Mumbai, Aug. 14 -- As 'Awarapan 2' arrives in cinemas today, filmmaker Vishesh Bhatt has opened up about the creative philosophy behind the sequel, saying that story and music have remained at the heart of his filmmaking rather than brands or scale.

Speaking to ANI, Bhatt reflected on the approach that shaped the original 'Awarapan' as well as its sequel, saying melody and storytelling have always been central to the way he works.

"I think my whole life has been about story and music, rather than brands. Melody has always been very important to us," Bhatt said.

The filmmaker, who has also worked on films such as 'Jannat' and 'Gangster', said his approach has remained consistent over the years. He recalled a time when people questioned ...