Shantanu Moitra on the lack of meaningful lyrics in Bollywood: “So we have created the Frankenstein, and then we complain” – Exclusive |

The songs today lack in soul, they have lost the charm. It’s not the way the melodies were earlier. These are a few common complaints that audiences often make when it comes to Bollywood music. Weighing in on the matter, musical artist Shantanu Moitra, who is known for his powerful and beautiful work in movies like ‘Three Idiots,’ ‘12th Fail,’ and more, told Namrata Kohli, “We as human beings love shortcuts. Some shortcuts work, but most shortcuts don’t work.”

Technology and responsibility

“When we would cry as children, our mothers would tell us a story or sing a lullaby. Today’s mother replaces this with her mobile and engages with her other work and puts the song on I-pad. But when the mother was singing, she was conscious and responsible for what she was saying or singing. I feel that Technology is great – but we have to use technology with responsibility, and that is the biggest crisis we are facing at the moment,” he added.
The sad reality
Then, citing a relatable example, he continued, “Today, if a person goes to a forest, he asks his guide – “Tiger dikhega. If you are not able to show me one, then I will not pay you money.” Now look at the ecosystem. He has no interest in the other species. He feels his trip would have been a big failure if he had not seen the tiger. This has all come from the communication we have created in the world.”
We have created the Frankenstein?
“So we have created the Frankenstein! And then we complain about the Frankenstein. I think my job, my songs, and my creations are all about making melodies. Whatever technology you get, AI you get, but if my melody can put a tear in your eyes or put a smile on your face, my job is done,” he concluded.