Indian 2 director S Shankar spills the beans on why he swapped A R Rahman for Anirudh Ravichandar’s tunes: Bollywood Gossip

Hello, Bollywood enthusiasts! It’s your favorite Bollywood snoop, Nisha, back with some spicy updates straight from the glamorous yet chaotic world of Hindi cinema. Grab your chai and buckle up! 🥤

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The Enigma of Indian 2 and the Musical Chairs 🎶

Guess what, my filmi friends? Our beloved Kamal Haasan is back as Senapathy, the vigilante freedom fighter, in Indian 2! The buzz is real, and the anticipation is through the roof. With stars like Siddharth and Rakul Preet Singh adding more glitter, this film is already a hot topic. But hold your horses, there’s a twist in the tale—musically speaking. 🎵

S. Shankar, the mastermind behind this magnum opus, recently spilled the beans on why he ditched the legendary A. R. Rahman for the young and hip Anirudh Ravichander. Shankar, were you feeling a little rebellious or perhaps just bored? 🤔

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A.R. Rahman: The Legend, The Myth, The Busy Bee 🐝

Remember the iconic tunes of the 1996 Indian? Of course, you do! A. R. Rahman was the genius behind those melodies. But, alas, our Mozart of Madras was already knee-deep in the background score of 2.0 when Shankar needed him. "I didn’t want to overburden him with Indian 2,” Shankar confessed during a press conference. Oh, the noble heart! 💔

Instead, Shankar decided to give the reins to Anirudh Ravichander. He’s young, he’s trendy, and his music is all the rage. “Why not sign him on?” Shankar mused. Why not indeed? A little fresh blood never hurt anyone.

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The Saga Continues… 📜

Indian 2 isn’t just another sequel. It’s practically a festival of stars! With Kajal Aggarwal, S.J. Suryah, Bobby Simha, and Vivek joining the party, it’s like a Bollywood wedding where everyone’s invited. The plot? Oh, just your usual social media drama exposing corrupt politicians and the inevitable return of our hero, Senapathy, to set things right. No biggie. 😏

Mark your calendars, folks. Indian 2 will grace the screens on July 12, available in multiple languages. For our Hindi-speaking fans, it’s coming as Hindustani 2. And here’s the kicker—the makers are already cooking up Indian 3! More drama, more action, and hopefully, more musical controversies. 🎬

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Nisha’s Nutshell 🥜

In Bollywood, remember this: When in doubt, swap out! If your legendary composer is busy, find the next best thing and keep the show rolling. After all, in the land of filmi dreams, the show must always go on, even if it involves a bit of musical chairs. 🎭

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Catch you later, my Bollywood buffs! Until next time, keep it dramatic and a tad bit cynical. 🌟

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