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New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Hesham Abdul Wahab Interview: 'Kerala Crime Files 2 has opened bigger doors for me'
In cinema, we often see actors talking about stereotyping since this tendency to be boxed into a particular kind of role hampers their desire to be versatile. Interestingly, these concerns extend to technicians as well. One such person is Hesham Abdul Wahab. The composer, who often operates in the feel-good space, is currently ecstatic about breaking the shackles with Kerala Crime Files 2 (KCF 2), an investigative thriller series. "I've always loved the thriller genre and enjoyed working on them. I've worked on films like Chuzhal, Ini Utharam, and the first season of KCF. The reception for the new season has been highly encouraging, and I consider it a validation of all my efforts. It's a massive confidence booster as I feel I don't have to prove my versatility anymore," says Hesham with glee. As the JioHotstar series continues to garner a largely positive response, we discuss with Hesham the added scope for music in the second season, its emotional layers, and his career in general. Excerpts
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Music director Hesham Abdul Wahab: 'Kerala Crime Files 2 shows that I can't be bracketed in any one genre'
Hesham Abdul Wahab, a music director who gained recognition for his compositions in several South Indian films, is currently soaking in praise for his work on the Malayalam web series Kerala Crime Files Season 2. In an exclusive chat with OTTplay, the musician discussed his approach to selecting projects in multiple languages and how the sequel to Malayalam's first online series is significant to his career. Hesham Abdul Wahab, Kerala Crime Files 2 Watch Malayalam's best thrillers such as Marco, Identity and more on OTTplay Premium The young music director made it clear that he is consistently pleased with the work he produces. "I will always be appreciative of the opportunity to contribute to these projects. I think it's impossible to categorise any musician under a specific genre, and Kerala Crime Files 2 demonstrates this point for me," he stated. When it comes to hearing screenplays and deciding which projects to work on, Hesham said that it all comes down to picking the correct ones. "Sometimes I get excited by the writing, and other times I'm inspired to choose a project by the director and production company. For instance, I worked in the recent Telugu film, 8 Vasantalu, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, who gave me my Telugu debut with Kushi," he added. Hesham is now working on two films: one in Malayalam, directed by Ahammed Khabeer, and one in Telugu, starring Anand Devarakonda. He continued by saying that he is taking one step at a time in order to concentrate on spending time with his family and himself. 'Hi Nanna is always special to me' According to the musician, Hi Nanna, a Telugu movie, will always hold a special place in his life and profession. "Making the film as beautiful as possible was the one goal that the entire team was focused on,' remarked. He added that Shouryuv, Hi Nanna's director, had allowed him ample creative freedom. Hesham went on to say that the compositions were far better than he had anticipated. He also expressed his joy with the film's soundtrack receiving more recognition following its OTT debut. Also Read: Music director Hesham Abdul Wahab: 'I wanted to make a statement through Kerala Crime Files 2' | Exclusive
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Soori credits Nani for introducing Hesham Abdul Wahab; Calls composer the soul of 'Maaman'
Actor on his latest post, expressed his appreciation for music director , whose work played a vital role in the success of his latest film 'Maaman'. Interestingly, he revealed that it was Telugu star who first introduced him to the musician. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On his social media handle, Soori described Hesham as a rare talent whose music breathes life and emotion into the stories it accompanies. His post written in Tamil and loosely translated to English reads, "Hesham Abdul Wahab – A musical treasure who breathes life through his music. The first person to speak about Hesham was actor @NameisNani sir. Even after hearing from many, it was his direct words of appreciation that gave me confidence. Then, director Santhosh brother (from Think Music) also joined the conversation, and in one call, Hesham became part of our journey – it felt like an emotional choice. " Though Soori had spoken with several people about the music director, it was Nani's personal praise that truly convinced him of Hesham's exceptional abilities. Soori shared how director and Santhosh from Think Music were also involved in the discussions, and Hesham joined the project simply with a phone call. He praised Hesham's music as being filled with love and affection, attributing it to the blessings of Allah, which he believes inspire the composer's soulful creations. He added, "Hesham is truly blessed by Allah. His music always flows with love and affection. With that same faith, the journey of 'Maaman' also began. If today this film is being celebrated for touching hearts, Hesham's music is a major reason behind it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Thank you, Hesham. May you live your life with the same love that fills your music. Your place is well-earned and secure." Soori credited Hesham's music as one of the key reasons why Maaman resonated so deeply. 'Maaman' tells the touching story of a boy's love for his maternal uncle. The film features a strong ensemble cast including Soori himself, Jayaprakash, Rajkiran, Aishwarya Lekshmi, , Viji Chandrashekar, Baba Baskar, Nikhila Shankar, and Master Prakeeth Shivan. The movie was released worldwide on May 16.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Muslim-owned Berkeley business vandalized, community rallies behind it
BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) – An East Bay community is coming together to show support for a Muslim-owned business that was vandalized over the weekend. Dozens of people turned out for a vigil on Monday night. Pictures shared with KRON4 show Saturday's vandalism at Negeene Mosaed's health clinic, Berkeley Community Physical Therapy. Pro-Palestine posters were scratched out with black ink, and Islamophobic language was painted on the wall. Mosaed is Iranian-American and says her business was attacked because of her stance on the Gaza-Israel conflict and her cultural background. Suspects strike officers, drive wrong way in East Bay chase 'And this time we were on high alert,' she said. 'And I was definite in my mind that this was a hate crime directed against Palestinians and Middle Eastern people and of course the othering of justifying a genocide, its called the Palestine exception.' On Monday night, an anti-hate vigil was held in South Berkeley. 'Someone doesn't just randomly vandalize a store out of the blue. It's because of a dehumanization of a group of people that has been taking so long,' said a man named Hesham. Hesham is from Syria and says he knows all too well about racism. He says the vigil was a chance for Palestinian and Arab voices to speak out against hate. 'It's unfortunate that the event took place. It gives me hope that a lot of people have shown up, and I just hope that more people continue to show up for these causes and are able to make that connection,' Hesham said. Later in the evening, the City of Berkeley's Peace and Justice Commission held a meeting. Last year, the commission passed a ceasefire resolution. Mosaed and community members like Matt O'Brien are asking the Berkeley City Council to do the same. Mosaed hopes that Berkeley's new mayor and council members hear their message and put a ceasefire resolution on the city's next agenda. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
