Haré Rama Haré Krishna

The 2015 Far Eastern Sunshine release of the Hare Rama Hare Krishna soundtrack serves as a high-fidelity reissue of R. D. Burman’s seminal 1971 score for the Dev Anand film. Burman’s composition is widely regarded as a watershed moment in Bollywood music, effectively blending traditional Indian instrumentation with psychedelic rock, funk, and Western pop sensibilities. The soundtrack was originally commissioned to capture the counterculture movement of the era, mirroring the film's exploration of hippie culture in Kathmandu, and it remains celebrated for its experimental arrangements and iconic vocal performances.

The 2015 reissue by Far Eastern Sunshine was produced to cater to the growing international interest in vintage South Asian cinematic music among audiophiles and vinyl collectors. By meticulously sourcing the original master tapes, the label aimed to preserve the raw, rhythmic energy and complex layering of Burman’s orchestration. The release was received as a definitive archival effort, highlighting how Burman’s avant-garde approach to film scoring effectively transitioned Indian cinema into a modern, globalized soundscape.