Trilok
Since its advent, AI’s ability to produce tunes has improved leaps and bounds. However, not all have found this a threat to their creativity. Launched by Collective Media Network, a small division under the Collective Artists Network, Trilok is a new AI-generated Indian four-member band that blends spiritual tradition with contemporary rock music.
That’s right – India now has its own AI-powered rock band. In its press statement, the media company said that Trilok draws inspiration from Indian spiritual roots such as chants, mantras and emblems, and generates the soundscapes using artificial intelligence.
A series of AI-generated visuals were posted on the band’s Instagram page (@trilokindiaofficial) to tease its debut, including its first track, “Achyutam Keshavam”, a classic Hindu devotional song. The artistes behind Trilok reimagined the classical piece, infused with rock influences.
The track was released on various music streaming platforms such as Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify on July 7. While some netizens are amazed, others felt that the band’s emergence will restrict opportunities for younger or independent artistes to break through in the already saturated music industry.
Aap Jaisa Koi
Directed by Vivek Soni, the Hindi film Aap Jaisa Koi is a heartfelt romance about two teachers with opposite personalities who embark on a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. The tender tale is set to premiere today on Netflix worldwide.
The film stars seasoned actor R. Madhavan as Shrirenu Tripathi, a shy and reticent Sanskrit teacher and Fatima Sana Shaikh as Madhu Bose, an outgoing and extroverted French teacher. Shrirenu lives by tradition while Madhu lives her life unapologetically.
Yet, an unexpected connection forms between both characters when they cross paths. The film marks Madhavan’s much-welcomed return to the romance genre. Some of his most notable romantic roles include playing the affable protagonist in Tamil films like Alaipayuthey released in 2000 and Minnale the following year.
Death of a Gentleman
Mumbai-based novelist Riva Razdan has put out yet another bold and evocative tale. This time, it’s a psychological thriller packed with chilling twists and unsettling truths. The story centres on the protagonist Yuvraaj Khanna, who is about to become a wealthy businessman after his grocery delivery startup reaches US$900 million in valuation.
However, the death of his affluent father, who had abandoned him as a child, becomes a major setback. The murder investigation pins Yuvraaj as the main suspect and unveils deep-rooted rivalries and unresolved tensions.
Death of a Gentleman is set in the dazzling yet terribly competitive world of Mumbai’s elite and page by page, unearths the dark secrets beneath the city’s glamorous facade. The novel received a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 on Amazon India. Published on May 18, the e-book is available for purchase on Amazon Singapore.
