Behind the Score: How Indian Film Composers Use Piano in Storytelling

The piano plays a crucial role in Indian film music, acting as a bridge between Western harmonic sensibilities and Indian melodic traditions. Over the decades, iconic composers like A.R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja, and Pritam have used the piano to shape the emotional tone of films. From tender love themes to heart-pounding suspense cues, the instrument’s versatility […]