Vishal Bhardwaj

Though better known as a leading film director, Vishal Bhardwaj started his career as a music composer in Bollywood. And like his films, his music gracefully transcends the thin line between the cerebral and the commercial, embedding itself in the public consciousness for years to come. His admirable use of simple yet hummable melodies and poetic lyrics complements his finesse in composing programmatically to match the situations in the films. Born in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, India and son of lyricist Ram Bhardwaj, Vishal collaborated with filmmaker Gulzar on projects like The J...