Music director duo Rohan Utpat and Vinayak Salvi, known as Rohan Vinayak Music, are receiving wide appreciation for composing original background scores and powerful tracks.Lalla‘For action drama’ SubedarStarring Anil Kapoor. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film features a high-energy track sung by Vishal Dadlani, which plays during a crucial moment in the story.
Subedaar music director duo Rohan-Vinayak open up the soundscape of the Anil Kapoor-starrer
Speaking about his association with the film, Rohan Uttap revealed that his collaboration with the director goes back several years. “Our association with Suresh goes back over a decade, and that friendship and creative trust ultimately led us to Subedar. When he spoke to us about the film, he had a very clear vision of the sound right from the script stage – something raw, intense and unlike any mellow work we’d done before.
The duo presented the film’s background score with a sound-driven design rather than a melody-heavy structure, using textured soundscapes, industrial tones and atmospheric synthesis layers to reflect the psychological stress of Anil Kapoor’s character.
Rohan further explained that the musical identity of the film was established very early in the production process. “Interestingly, the Subedaar theme was composed a few months before the release of the film’s teaser in 2024, and ultimately became the foundation of the entire background score. What made this film special for us was the level of detail we discovered – from unusual sound textures to designing moments where the music almost breathes with the visuals.”
Rather than relying on traditional orchestral arrangements, the composers experimented with unconventional sonic elements taken from the film’s environment – including mechanical textures, ticking sounds, workshop-like elements, and drilling effects – all carefully woven into the score to enhance the film’s tense atmosphere.
Talking about the standout tracks of the film’Lalla‘, Vinayak Salvi explained that the song was conceived as an extension of the protagonist’s emotional state. ””Lalla‘ is not intended to feel like a traditional song. It almost seems as if the character is speaking through the music, with a lot of pent-up anger and energy coming through. The idea was to capture the emotional outburst of the character.”
The song offers a gritty rock-grunge energy with powerful instrumentals and orchestral strings, reflecting the boiling anger of the protagonist – calm on the surface but turbulent within. The composers also included live string sections, particularly cellos, to add depth to the film’s soundscape.
Vinayak also credited director Suresh Triveni for encouraging experimentation during the creative process. “We were given an idea for the music, but at the same time, Suresh gave us the freedom to experiment and push the boundaries with the songs as well as the background score. The challenge was to make the emotional turmoil feel organic, not forced, so that the audience could really feel the authenticity of the pain.”
He said that after Vishal Dadlani joined the project, the song reached a new level. “When Vishal Dadlani came on board and brought his voice and attitude to the track, it really elevated the entire energy of the song. It’s a great feeling to see that the song is already trending on social platforms and topping the charts, and we are grateful to receive so much love from the audience.”
Over the years, Rohan Vinayak Music has composed for many notable projects including films and series Nil Battey Sannata, Sarkar 3, Tarla, Lootcase, And 102 not outAlso series break point. His Marathi film credits include Doykala shot, habbadi, And Aapdi Thappad.
Subedar Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
