Pritam, Arijit jump on web bandwagon

First came A-list actors, then directors, and now, musicians for special songs — the web has emerged as a force to reckon with in the recent years when it comes to entertainment. In the latest instance, the makers of The Forgotten Army — Azaadi Ke Liye, a new web show featuring actors Sunny Kaushal and Sharvari, have roped in music composer Pritam to compose The Freedom Anthem, titled Azaadi Ke Liye.

Crooned by Arijit Singh and Tushar Joshi, the lyrics of the track have been penned by Shloke Lal and Kausar Munir. Pritam, on his part, says the one who really compelled him to come on board for this special song was director Kabir Khan, with whom he has collaborated on big films such as Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Tubelight (2017).

“Kabir and I go back a long way and he has always been extremely passionate about this story!” Pritam says, adding, “It is an absolute honour to be composing music for The Forgotten Army — Azaadi Ke Liye. The song, Azaadi Ke Liye, is a stirring tribute to the forgotten bravehearts of the Azaad Hind Fauj. What makes this project even more special is knowing that this has been an idea that Kabir has nurtured for nearly two decades!”

Kabir adds, “This show is a project I am very passionate about and no captivating story is complete without soulful music that brings a lot of emotion to the storyline. Pritam and Arijit have outdone themselves with the title track, Azaadi Ke Liye. Together, they’ve created a freedom anthem that adds gravitas to the story and will appeal to audiences across all ages.”

A still from The Forgotten Army — Azaadi Ke Liye