Music is the emotional heartbeat of cinema.
It shapes memory, intensifies drama, and connects audiences to stories beyond words.
At Kriya Mahotsav Film Festival, the masterclass “Scoring Emotion Through Music” explores how soundtracks create lasting narrative impact.
This session is ideal for filmmakers, composers, sound designers, and storytellers who want to understand how music becomes a storytelling language.
About the Session
Music is not background — it is narrative.
This masterclass reveals how melodies, rhythms, and themes guide emotions and define cinematic moments.
Participants will learn:
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How music influences storytelling and memory
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Creating emotional themes and motifs
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Blending sound and silence for impact
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Understanding tempo, mood, and narrative rhythm
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Collaborating with directors and editors
This session bridges creativity and cinematic storytelling.
Meet the Speaker: Bapi Tutul
Bapi Tutul is a celebrated Indian musical duo who made their debut as film composers with Ram Gopal Varma’s Bhoot (2003) and quickly became known for atmospheric, experimental scores.
Notable Works
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Ek Hasina Thi (2004)
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Paisa Vasool (2004)
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Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006)
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Antardwand
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Phoonk (2008)
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Oh, My God (2009)
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Agyaat (2009)
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Rakta Charitra (2010)
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Bugglegum (2011)
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Chal Pichchur Banate Hain (2012)
Their music is known for emotional depth, tension, and narrative power.
Why This Session Matters
This masterclass shows how music becomes memory — turning scenes into timeless experiences.
