We have to keep the younger audience in mind while writing songs : Kausar Munir

New Delhi : During Day 2 of Sahitya AajTak 2022, Kausar Munir said that it is important to write songs for the younger audience. She also admitted that writing songs for films can be difficult.

In Short

· Kausar Munir said that it is important to write songs for the younger audience.

· She also admitted that writing songs for films isn’t as easy as many feel.

· Kausar Munir has written lyrics for films such as Dear Zindagi and Tashan.

Kausar Munir is a fairly popular name in the Hindi film industry. The lyricist has carved a niche for herself with her work in films such as Tahsan, Phantom, and Dear Zindagi to name a few.

Speaking on Day 2 of Sahitya Aaj Tak 2022 in a session titled Love You Zindagi, she opened up about her approach to writing and said one needs to take the preferences of the younger generation in mind while penning songs. She also said that, contrary to perception, writing for films isn’t easy.

KAUSAR MUNIR ON WRITING SONGS FOR A YOUNG AUDIENCE

Kausar Munir is of the opinion that lyricists cannot ignore the younger generation while writing songs. She feels this is important as youngsters consume a lot of content these days. “You need to factor in the younger generation and their preferences.

That group is a major consumer of songs and content in general. We can look down on their lingo,” she said.

KAUSAR MUNIR FEELS WRITING FOR FILMS ISN’T EASY

Kausar also confessed that writing songs for films is harder than coming up with Shayari. She feels one needs to take into consideration factors such as the tune and the situation while penning songs for films.

“Writing for films needs a lot more craft. You need to have a keen sense of music and a sharp ear. You need to adjust your thoughts to the tune that has been composed. Then obviously the scene and story too are equally important,” she said.

ABOUT KAUSAR MUNIR

Kausar Munir, who was born in Mumbai, rose to fame in the film industry with Falak Tak from the Akshay Kumar-led Tashan. She went on to pen songs for popular films such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Shamitabh, and Tevar to name a few.

Dear Zindagi proved to be another landmark film album for her as its songs had unconventional yet relatable lyrics. Her other notable films include Gunjan Saxena, 83, and Gehraiyaan.

About Sahitya Aajtak

A confluence of various literature forms – poetry, prose, music and drama – the festival is a part of Aaj Tak’s endeavour to highlight the importance of art and literature in today’s era. The fest brings together a diverse mix of marquee writers, scholars, authors, musicians, actors, columnists, business leaders, poets and theatre artists, who have made their mark across audiences with their work over the years.

They will unite again on a single platform to express their views openly and engage in meaningful dialogues about the nature of art, culture and literature in the world, and the indelible imprint they leave on the minds and hearts of people.