Raveena Tandon's Maatr again raises the question of freedom of art

Mumbai: The three-member pop rock band 'Fuzon', which lent music to Raveena’s comeback film 'Maatr' in Bollywood, was to arrive in India in the second week of April for the song’s promotion.

However, the Pakistani band’s plan of a four-city tour to India got cancelled, as they were unable to procure security.

Speaking about it the source stated, "Security is the primary issue. The team also advised the makers that the relations between the countries would be further affected if right- wing elements caused harm to 'Fuzon' or their property during performance. Now, the makers have decided to plan a digital launch for their song in 'Maatr'."

Initially, the makers of 'Maatr' were of the decision against including any songs in the gritty thriller. It was during the film’s editing that producer Anjum Rizvi realised Fuzon’s music would give the movie a heft.

Anjum Rizvi further said, "The recording of the song was done in their studio in Pakistan. Momina felt Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s voice would be perfect for the song Zindagi Ae Zindagi, which is an emotional track mapping Raveena’s journey as a mother in the film. It is a deep song that people will connect to."

They recorded the song at Rahat’s home in Lahore. I believe art and culture should remain independent of politics.

"I feel ordinary citizens of both countries want peace, no one wants these tensions and threat of war. Art and culture should be independent of politics," Anjum signs off.