Your composition for The Namesake was widely acclaimed. Would you ever compose for a hardcore Bollywood film?I enjoy scoring films with depth and integrity—that is always my starting point.  That is probably why my taste in Indian cinema centres on classics such as Satyajit Ray’s Apu Trilogy, Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. I recently worked with Bharatbala, a great director, on his debut feature Hari Om, and that would be regarded as more of an independent Indian production than a major Bollywood film with a star cast. I haven’t really seen much of modern, mainstream Bollywood cinema that has wowed me, but I’m open to the idea of collaboration if the right picture comes along.   

Your first cousin Lara Dutta is one of Bollywood’s leading actresses. What’s your take on her as an actress? Have you seen any of her films?I am very fond of Lara (my uncle’s daughter). We meet every now and then when she is in London and though I haven’t seen many of her movies it was great seeing her compete in Kaun Banega Crorepati.