Ishaan Khatter in Pippa trailer.
Composed by A.R. Rahman, penned by MC Heam, the song is sung by MC Heam and Krystal
After receiving an overwhelming response to the trailer, with its stunning visuals, exceptional background score, and intriguing glimpses of the film, Prime Video has raised the excitement by releasing the first song ‘Rampage Rap’ from the much-awaited film Pippa. The video showcases the Indian Army standing tall, with Ishaan, as Capt. Balram Singh Mehta, on a mission to face India’s deadliest war. The energetic track, composed by music maestro A. R. Rahman has foot-tapping, adrenalin-pumping beats that will not only give viewers goosebumps, but also keep them engrossed with the developing storyline. Penned by MC Heam and sung by MC Heam and Krystal, the song evokes a strong sense of patriotism with its fast-rapping beats.
Talking about the song, A. R. Rahman shared, “The ‘Rampage Rap’ represents an ambitious endeavor to infuse the vibrant energy of rap while maintaining a strong connection to tradition and remaining faithful to the film’s theme. MC Heam has demonstrated remarkable skill in crafting and performing a 7/8 rap, a feat that’s quite uncommon given the challenge presented to him. The song finds its place in some of the film’s most pivotal moments. Krystal, a seasoned Broadway artist, who happened to be in India at that time lends her voice to the age-old art form in an incredibly expressive manner. Collaborating with Raja Menon for the first time was a truly inspiring experience, as he warmly embraced and encouraged innovative ideas.”
Pippa is a thrilling narrative of a landmark moment in history – the Battle of Garibpur, during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971; that was pivotal in Bangladesh’s struggle for independence. The action thriller gets its name from the amphibious war tank called the PT-76 (Palavushi Tanka), which was popularly known as “Pippa,” akin to an empty tin of ghee that smoothly floats on water. This wartime saga narrates a story of patriotism and heroism, and traces the coming of age of Captain Balram Mehta (essayed by Ishaan) of the 45 Cavalry Tank Squadron. Together, Balram Mehta and the Indian Armed Forces exemplify valour and courage, in a war for the liberation of another country, and redefine what it means to be a hero. The trailer takes us back in time, when India fought the Battle of Garibpur, on the eastern front. Captain Balram Singh Mehta assumed command over the squadron after their leader fell during the mission. Along with his siblings, he was on the frontlines of the war and was instrumental in India’s quest for victory. With the battle war cry “We fight like soldiers, kill like soldiers, and die like soldiers” acting as a clarion call, Indian forces gave it their all, leading to the liberation of Bangladesh.
Produced by Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films and directed by Raja Krishna Menon, the film features Ishaan, who essays the character of real-life war hero Captain Balram Singh Mehta along with Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan in pivotal roles. Pippa will exclusively premiere globally on Prime Video on November 10.
