Is Mithoon's Music Really a Spiritual Art Form?

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Key Takeaways
- Mithoon views music as a spiritual journey.
- His family legacy heavily influences his work.
- 'Dhun' reflects deep emotional themes.
- He has produced award-winning songs.
- Music composition requires mental clarity for him.
New Delhi, July 22 (NationPress) For music composer Mithoon, music is regarded as a pure art form, resembling a spiritual practice. He mentioned that he approaches the process of composition with both sincerity and devotion.
Mithoon's musical creations often delve into profound spiritual and emotional dimensions. When asked about how he accesses that emotional depth while composing, Mithoon shared with IANS: “To me, music is a very pure art form that mirrors prayer.”
“While composing, I find it essential to clear my mind and environment and engage in the process with the same sincerity as one would in prayer. Everything that follows is a blessing,” he elaborated.
Hailing from a family of musicians in Bihar, Mithoon's grandfather, Pandit Ram Prasad Sharma, has shared his musical knowledge with thousands, many of whom are now prominent musicians. His father, Naresh Sharma, was a distinguished expert in musical arrangements, collaborating with nearly all leading composers across over two hundred films.
Mithoon's father and uncle, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, made up half of the iconic composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
How did the legacy of his father and grandfather shape his artistic persona?
Married to singer Palak Muchhal, Mithoon stated: “My grandfather has been a Guru to numerous contemporary musicians whom we all respect. My father carried on this tradition and motivated me from an early age to pursue my dreams with ample discipline.”
His latest work, “Dhun” from “Saiyaara,” is winning hearts. He previously composed the Hindi song “Tum Hi Ho” from the 2013 Bollywood romantic film Aashiqui 2. He also wrote and composed one of the most streamed Hindi songs on YouTube, “Sanam Re,” which received the Most Streamed Song of 2016 award at the Global Indian Music Academy Awards.
Regarding “Saiyaara,” a romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri, it features debutant Ahaan Pandey as Krish Kapoor, a struggling musician, alongside Aneet Padda as Vaani Batra, a young writer suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and memory through their evolving relationship.