Following the success of his recent show Bandwaale as a creator, acclaimed writer, lyricist, actor and composer Swanand Kirkire is set to embark on an exciting new journey as a music composer for filmmaker Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming political drama series Summer of 77. The iconic duo who were last seen collaborating for the song ‘Bavra Mann’ from ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’ and ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’, Swanand Kirkire and Sudhir Mishra reunite once again for Summer of 77.
Set against the backdrop of the 1975–77 Indian Emergency, Summer of 77 is an eight-part Hindi series that explores themes of youthful rebellion, idealism, ..The series boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Rahul Bhat, Isha Talwar, Vishal Vashishtha, Saurabh Shukla, Rajat Kapoor, Manav Vij, TJ Bhanu, and Anjan Dutt.
Marking a significant creative milestone, Swanand Kirkire has composed the entire music album for the series, which features six songs in total. He has also lent his voice to three of these tracks, including a standout number titled “Ye Kaisa Hai Junoon”, which is expected to capture the emotional and political intensity of the era.
Speaking about the project, Swanand Kirkire shared, “After Bandwaale, I was really looking to immerse myself in something that allowed me to explore music as a narrative force again, and Summer of 77 offered exactly that. This isn’t just a period drama, it’s a story about a very emotionally charged time in our history, where music, poetry, and expression played a huge role in shaping voices of resistance and identity.”
Swanand further adds, “Composing for a story set during the Emergency comes with a certain responsibility. You’re not just creating melodies; you’re trying to capture the spirit of a generation that was questioning authority, dreaming of change, and finding its voice amidst chaos. The songs had to feel rooted in that time, yet resonate with today’s audience. That balance was both challenging and deeply fulfilling.”
Swanand continues, “I’ve composed six songs for the series, and singing three of them, including ‘Ye Kaisa Hai Junoon’, was a very personal experience. That song, in particular, reflects the passion, confusion, and fire of youth during that era it’s not just about romance or rebellion, but about a larger emotional unrest that defined those years.”
Swanand concludes, “Working with Sudhir Mishra has been incredibly enriching because he approaches storytelling with such honesty and depth. This is going to be the 5th time I collaborated with Sudhir after Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Khoya Khoya Chand. He gives music the space to breathe within the narrative, which is rare and beautiful. When a filmmaker trusts music to carry emotion and subtext, it pushes you as a composer to go beyond the obvious.”
With its compelling narrative, powerful performances, and evocative music, Summer of 77 promises to be a significant addition to the evolving landscape of Indian streaming content, with Swanand Kirkire’s music set to play a pivotal role in bringing the era’s emotional depth to life.
