India, Oct. 25 -- In a conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, filmmaker Srijit Mukherji opens up about his decision to compose music for his recently released film Emperor vs Sarat Chandra, his creative journey beyond direction, and the film's exploration of patriotism. He also discusses casting Tota Roy Chowdhury and why he believes Gen Z remains deeply connected to its cultural roots.

Q. What prompted you to take on music composition alongside directing Emperor vs Sarat Chandra?

Srijit Mukherji: I felt I was ready to explore a creative department I hadn't worked in before. I have a lot of patriotic fervour inside me, and I thought I would be able to articulate that musically. That's why I decided to become a composer.

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