In an interview, Varma urged artists to embrace AI rather than resist it. “Eventually, the music comes from your thoughts. You need to have clarity on what you want the app to produce. It’s the taste that will matter,” he said.

The director’s move comes as AI continues to make inroads into creative industries, prompting both excitement over new possibilities and concern about potential job losses. Many high-profile directors, including Oscar-winner Christopher Nolan have cautioned against over-reliance on AI, asserting that it cannot replace human intuition in artistic creation.