In a recent interview, director Balki of Cheeni Kum and Paa fame mentioned that our very own maestro Ilaiyaraaja just took 3 seconds to compose the 'Piddly' song, sung by Amitabh Bachchan, for Shamitabh. The song is viral on the internet and the director further stated that it took 3 weeks for Swanand Kirkire to write lyrics that will justify the melody.

Balki commented that the background music of Shamitabh can be heard as a separate album, such is the intensity of the music. Ilaiyaraaja completes 1000 films with Shamitabh and he is also composing for our National Anthem, a separate venture (not connected with Shamitabh) in collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan and PC Sreeram.

The entire album of Shamitabh was composed in 45 minutes by the legend. It is a proud moment for all of us. Keep rocking Raja Sir...