Krsna, known for his composition in "Tanu Weds Manu" and forthcoming movie "Jolly LLB", feels that songs in films are part of storytelling.

"I have a design and communication background and I understand that even songs in a movie are a part of the storytelling. They breathe life into a film," Krsna told IANS.

"As a composer, I do it from scratch and see what a director needs, how characters are evolving and then make a collection of four-five songs... I get inside the whole story, understand the scenes and then give the music," he added.

Singer-composer Adnan Sami will be honoured with an Award of Recognition in Canada for his contribution in the field of arts, culture and music. He feels "blessed".

He will receive the award March 21 by the speaker at the Legislature at Queen's Park, the Ontario Parliament, Canada.

A special reception for him will also be organised by Shafiq Qaadri, member of Provincial Parliament, Etobicoke North, and he will be given a guided tour on the floors of the Parliament.

Film: "Aatma"; Music Directors: Sangeet Haldipur, Siddharth Haldipur; Singers: Sangeet Haldipur, Nikhil Paul George, Anahita Irani, Suraj Jagan, Alyssa Mendonsa, Anusha Mani, Shefali Alvares; Rating: **1/2

The music album of director Suparn Verma's psychological thriller "Aatma" has six tracks. Going by the genre of the movie, the songs fit the mood of the movie. Although the compositions are above average and lyrics are apt, the album is not so delightful.

Gone are the days when rock music meant only English songs with headbanging compositions. Fast forward to the present and desi rock bands in vernacular languagese like Haryanvi and Tamil are getting a place in the playlist of music lovers.

For close to half a century, rock music only catered to the young generation, but with bands singing in native languages mixed with western music and instrumets, it has now got a much wider audience.

Rock bands performing in Malyalam, Haryanvi and Tamil are the new attractions for music lovers.