Jayachandran spots the singer in Jayaram

M Jayachandran is in a jubilant mood these days.  And he has enough reasons to be so. Spotting a new talent is every music directors’ dream. Guess who is the new singer whom Jayachandran has spotted. It is none other than actor Jayaram, who would be singing a song in Salaam Kashmir being directed by Joshiy. Jayachandran, the music composer of Salaam Kashmir, is himself singing one number in the movie. His words to Manoramaonline about Salaam Kashmir:


On the music of  Salaam Kashmir 

In Joshiy movies, the songs are as important as the story line. When you work with Joshiy, you get a feeling that the song is going be a success. That is the sort of support you get from him. You can expect this in Salaam Kashmir too. That Jayaram is singing is the added attraction.

How did you rope in Jayaram to sing in the movie?  
We had not decided to rope in Jayaram to sing a song for the movie. It just happened. When we were holding discussion on who would sing the song, Jayaram himself offered to sing. Though I wasn’t that confident about this, when he started singing, I realised that Jayaram would rock. He has sung the song Kannadipuzhayile. This would be a unique gift for film fans.

Do you think Jayaram has succeeded as a singer? 

Of course. There is a talented singer in Jayaram. He has sung like an experienced singer with great feel. Everyone was stunned when he sang. Now, it is for the audiences to judge.  I see a bright future for Jayaram as a singer.

You are also singing in the movie? 

Yes. I am giving music direction to two songs in the movie. And I am singing one of them.

Isn’t there a singer in Suresh Gopi too? 

The character of Suresh Gopi in the movie doesn’t need to sing. It is a unique character. You would understand that only when you see the movie. I am also eagerly awaiting the movie Pattam Pole. I have given music to 4 songs in the movie. It would be a unique experiment in my career. I wish, the audiences would lap it up.