Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Director Laxman Utekar on AR Rahman's 'Chhaava' Music
Director Laxman Utekar explains why he chose A R Rahman to compose the music for his film 'Chhaava'.
Rahman initially questioned the film's purpose but later found it magical.
Utekar wanted to tell the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Hindi to reach a global audience, and he believed Rahman's music would help achieve that.
The film has sparked debate, with Rahman describing it as divisive but also praising its core message of bravery.
Director Laxman Utekar chose A R Rahman to compose the music for 'Chhaava' to appeal to a global audience.
Rahman initially questioned the film's purpose but later called it 'magical'.
Utekar wanted to make the film in Hindi to make it accessible beyond regional boundaries.
The film 'Chhaava' is about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and was inspired by films like 'Gladiator' and 'Troy'.
Rahman described 'Chhaava' as a 'divisive film' but praised its core message of bravery.
- Who
- Director Laxman Utekar and composer A R Rahman
- What
- Discussion about the music and purpose of the film 'Chhaava'
- When
- Recent, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- India, specific location not mentioned
- Why
- To make the film accessible to a wider audience and to create a globally appealing score
- Director
- Laxman Utekar
- Film
- Chhaava
- Composer
- A R Rahman
- Film Subject
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
- Film Language
- Hindi
- Rahman's Description of Film
- Divisive
- Rahman's Reaction to Film
- Magical