'Gandhi Talks': 'Zara Zara' love ballad reunites A.R. Rahman and Nirmika Singh blending Hindustani poetry with modern beats

The musical maestro A.R. Rahman has collaborated with poet Nirmika Singh on the romantic track 'Zara Zara' from the upcoming silent film 'Gandhi Talks'. The film features Vijay Sethupathi and Aditi Rao Hydari and is set to release on January 30. The song showcases the bond between two lovers hoping to unite one day and they find romance in tiny, stolen moments and consider their sacrifices almost joyful. The composition has been sung by young vocalists Hinanaaz Bali and Faiz Mustafa.Directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar, the film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Marathi, with soundtracks in each language. The album also has Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh. In a press note, Nirmika Singh says, “It has been my honor to collaborate with A.R. Rahman sir once again. When I first heard the melody, it instantly evoked a feeling of sweet nostalgia and old-world charm. I feel privileged to represent the art form of poetry through Hindi, my mother tongue and my primary language of expression. ‘Zara Zara’ is my sincere attempt at fusing Hindustani poetry with modern songwriting.” Singh’s artistry represents a rare intersection of intellectual property and creativity, where her independent poetry project, #AurSuno, serves as a foundation for her lyrical work. Her portfolio covers a diverse range of human experiences, including chapters on love, ambition, and courage. Notable past contributions to Rahman’s projects include the poem “Kuch Aise Badley Duniya” for the Firdaus Sessions, the “Marvel (Hindi) Anthem” for Avengers: Endgame, 'Oh Raaya' for Raayan, among others.