South Asian – Most Wanted

Rohith Sakthy – HASRAT

ByAbigail UnsworthInMusic ReviewsOn29/09/202528/09/2025

Rohith Sakthy is an award winning classically trained singer, composer and sound engineer. The latter is made evident within his new song “Hasrat” which explores themes of unrequited desire and deep longing for something more. Sakathy’s music is primarily shaped by curiosity, collaboration, passion and a drive to bring Indian music to a global stage. The use of complex chord progressions in “Hasrat” generate a sense of free movement throughout the song, meanwhile classical Indian gamaka’s ground the music in its distinctive cultural heritage. Because the song isn’t reliant upon static notes/chords, it’s independent and intricate as we’re pulled along by Sakathy’s vocals which acts as its own instrument. Rohith Sakthy is successful in his ambition to create art which resonates across cultures. He produced this track for Manasamitra and “Hasrat” received a special Jury award at the Tune into Nature Awards organised by Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

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Azar – The mystery of Shapur’s cavern

ByLillie-Apple ChartersInMusic ReviewsOn31/01/202503/09/2025

Azar’s stunning and cinematic track “The Mystery Of Shapur’s Cavern” is inspired by a story about a pre-Islam Persian king from a book they read as a child. It takes you back in time through an immersive audio experience, with gritty synths and different melodic lines. Perfectly portraying the feeling of mystery and anticipation, the track is equally gripping, bewitching and thrilling.

Growing up in Iran, Azar began their journey in music by playing the guitar, which introduced them to the world of traditional Persian instruments and Middle-Eastern classical music. Since then, they have composed for adverts, short films, games and library music.

Now based in the UK, Azar has a collection of enchanting music ranging from peaceful atmospheric tracks to melodic ballads. The contrast between each song is a testament to their creative skills as well as their educational background, consisting of a Masters Degree in music. It is clear that Azar has a real passion for world music and integrates it seamlessly into their work, a real masterclass for film and TV composers around the world.

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