India, June 30 -- Music composer-songwriter Mithoon isn't interested in reacting to the noise - not even the kind that made headlines about him charging a staggering Rs.25 crore for an upcoming film with longtime collaborator Mohit Suri, a fee that reportedly makes him the highest-paid composer in the country. The 40-year-old musician, known for crafting some of Bollywood's most enduring love anthems, prefers to keep the focus on the art.

"I won't comment on numbers. That's extremely personal. But I do believe in the value of music. I'm grateful to be part of this fraternity, and I'm happy that people are opening up about what creators get in terms of value. Music is a big contributor to cinema - a good album can get you a bigger opening...