Striking a Chord

Much like Amit Trivedi’s film scores, the music composer’s new EP also takes its cues from the heart

- Bhanuj Kappal

There’s an endearing nervous energy to Amit Trivedi as he takes the stage at the Spotify office in Mumbai. His audience comprises a small crowd of journalists, influencers and AT superfans. Trivedi is here for the launch of his new EP Jadu Salona, which has just been released by his label AT Azaad, in collaboration with digital music company Believe. The composer, singer and lyricist—known for his outstanding work on the soundtracks of Dev.D (2009), Udta Punjab (2016) and Manmarziyaan (2018)—spends half an hour performing some songs and weaving all six tracks into an elaborate, filmy love story. “Mujhe ishq se mohabbat hai (I’m in love with love),” he declares at one point.