India, Jan. 12 -- Rehearsals for the musical 'Bansuri Jab Gaane Lage' (BJGL) have just wrapped up at the Chaurasias' Marve Road bungalow, the sun has painted the sky crimson and the evening air has cooled. In a blink of an eye however the post-rehearsal languor shifts and the space becomes charged with heated debates, with everyone brokering their favourite Chaurasia composition to be included in the play. Some advocate for Chingari Koyi Bhadke (Amar Prem), others for Morni Bagaa Maa (Lamhe), while a few feel the interlude from Jadu Teri Nazar (Darr) deserves a place. Still, others argue for selections from Panditji's non-filmy albums.

When it comes to Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia's music, the choices are endless, and everyone agrees it's...