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‘By the age of 18, I had attempted suicide twice’: Ravi Basrur recalls how a person saved him, gave keyboard and ₹35000

‘By the age of 18, I had attempted suicide twice’: Ravi Basrur recalls how a person saved him, gave keyboard and ₹35000

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Music composer Ravi Basrur opened up about how he “had attempted suicide twice”, adding that a person saved him the second time after listening to his music. At the teaser launch of the Telugu film Cult, Ravi shared that the person bought him a keyboard and gave him ₹35,000. Ravi Basrur is known for his music in KGF Chapter 1, KGF Chapter 2, Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire and Kerbs. Ravi Basrur reacts after Vishwak Sen surprised him with a Rolex watch Cult has been directed by Vishwak Sen, while Ravi composed the music for the film. At the event, Vishwak gifted Ravi a Rolex watch on stage. As quoted by News18, Ravi said, “I have 25 years of experience. I have always tried to give good music to good people. Today, with this honour, he has appreciated my soul. He appreciated my dedication towards music. It is not just a watch, it is an appreciation for musicians.” Ravi talks about his life He then spoke about his past life. “By the age of 18, …

‘I attempted suicide twice’: Toxic, KGF composer Ravi Basrur reveals how a stranger’s keyboard and Rs 35,000 saved his life | Telugu News

‘I attempted suicide twice’: Toxic, KGF composer Ravi Basrur reveals how a stranger’s keyboard and Rs 35,000 saved his life | Telugu News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 21, 2026 08:06 PM IST When KGF: Chapter 1 released in 2018, audiences couldn’t stop crooning “Salaam Rocky Bhai” and were instantly hooked to its powerful background score. The man behind that sound was Ravi Basrur, who went on to compose music for KGF: Chapter 2, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire and Kabzaa. However, long before the fame and acclaim, the composer battled deep personal struggles and even attempted to take his own life. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO When KGF, Toxic composer tried taking his life At the recent teaser launch event of the Telugu film Cult, Ravi was honoured for his contribution to the project. Actor-director-writer Vishwak Sen surprised him with a Rolex watch as a token of appreciation in front of the media, leaving the composer visibly emotional and speechless. Addressing the gathering, Ravi said, “I have 25 years of experience. I have always tried to give good music to good people. Today, with this honour, he has appreciated my soul. He appreciated my dedication towards music. It is …

Ravi Basrur says his music for Jr NTR, Prashanth Neel’s film will be nothing like KGF or Salaar: ‘Epic yet rooted’

Ravi Basrur says his music for Jr NTR, Prashanth Neel’s film will be nothing like KGF or Salaar: ‘Epic yet rooted’

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Ravi Basrur has worn many hats throughout his career in the film industry, including music composer, lyricist, and director. After becoming a household name thanks to his scores for films like KGF, Salaar, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, and Marco, the Kundapura native is excited about the release of his first original score album, titled Titan. Music composer Ravi Basrur talks about composing the music of Prashanth Neel’s film with Jr NTR. “This is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time – to step away from the film structure and tell a story purely through sound,” Ravi tells Hindustan Times in an interview. He also gets candid about what makes his work for the upcoming NTR-Neel film, rumoured to be named Dragon, different from his previous work. Excerpts. Titan is born from strength and silence One would think that silence is the antithesis of anything music-related, but Ravi says Titan found its roots in just that. “The idea came from my fascination with strength and silence, the balance between power and peace, …

Rohit Shetty brings Ravi Basrur on board to power up the Sound of Singham Again with Thunderous Intensity

Rohit Shetty brings Ravi Basrur on board to power up the Sound of Singham Again with Thunderous Intensity

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After redefining the sonic experience of high-stakes action in KGF and Salaar , Ravi Basrur returns to push boundaries in Singham Again, bringing his intense score to Rohit Shetty’s latest spectacle. Basrur’s music has consistently amplified larger-than-life action, and in Singham Again, he crafts a BGM that complements the film’s grand scale and Shetty’s vision of cinematic storytelling. In KGF, Basrur showed his talent for blending orchestral elements with thunderous beats, adding tension that propelled the story. Now, his score for Singham Again is expected to deliver an adrenaline rush, aligning seamlessly with Shetty’s high-octane world of action and justice. Known for amplifying emotions and action alike, Basrur’s music is set to make Singham Again unforgettable, creating an experience as immersive for the ears as it is for the eyes. Basrur’s move from Kannada to Hindi cinema has redefined how Bollywood scores can deepen action sequences. His knack for building tension has already made an impact, and with Singham Again, he is going to  create magic with a fusion of melody and raw power. Sharing …

Singham Again composer Ravi Basrur: ‘Music can be learnt in 12 days’

Singham Again composer Ravi Basrur: ‘Music can be learnt in 12 days’

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When a family discourse led to him being separated from his brother, Ravi Basrur set on to fulfil a dream that was his. “He was removed from an orchestra, and for him, I started one after we were separated due to family issues. [Back] then, I understood rhythm patterns. [Certain individuals] were paying my [team] double the money to leave me, and my keyboardist left. I had 12 days to learn the process [of playing the keyboard],” reveals the musician, who, inspired by that incident, now runs a 12-day course, training musicians to learn the craft.  “My recommendation is to not waste time learning music for five or eight years. It’s all rubbish. Think about it, if you sign up for guitar classes, you are taught for an hour each week. In a year, you would approximately spend 48 hours learning it. So, to learn material worth 48 hours, you end up wasting a year. Instead, if you invest your days and nights into learning an art, you can learn it faster. I have about 45 …