Sparsh Verma is an Indian composer and orchestrator based in Los Angeles, whose work spans film, television, games, and the independent music space. Some titbits from a conversation.
Back in college, I joined the college band pretty casually, and that whole experience ended up opening a whole new world.
We started playing at different college festivals, and eventually those led to gigs at commercial venues all over Mumbai — places like Hard Rock Café, Rule 34, Bonobo — and even events in other cities across India.
It was during those performances that I really got what it means to be on stage — and I totally fell in love with it. The energy, the crowd, that raw connection w/ people, and the unpredictability of live music — it became something I craved.
It wasn’t just about playing well or sounding good… it was about expression. Presence.
Before I knew it, performance became a huge part of who I was — as a person and as an artist.
So yeah, even though it wasn’t originally “part of the plan” — it’s now one of the most meaningful parts of my journey. And honestly, it’s totally changed the way I approach making music too.
Outside of screen work, I’ve also been super active in the independent music space. I love collaborating with other artists—whether it’s vocalists or instrumentalists—and blending cinematic structures with pop or contemporary sounds. One track I’m especially proud of is Nindiya, featuring Ramanshu Mishra. It’s a mix of film score vibes, Hindustani classical vocals, and modern production—and it really reflects my love for cross-genre storytelling.
Overall, I just really enjoy bouncing between different mediums and styles. Whether it’s scoring a picture or building out an indie release, the goal’s always the same for me: to make something honest that connects emotionally and tells a story.
Orchestrating for Nezha 2 was both a career-defining and deeply enriching experience. At the time, I honestly had no idea it would become China’s highest-grossing animated film of 2025. For me, it was just another exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a project—but looking back, it turned out to be a major milestone in my journey.
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