With a crew of 200 musicians in tow, Vishal Mishra knew that he was set to take up a big responsibility as composer of Salman Khan's Notebook. "He [Khan] has always [appreciated] the honesty that I put into my work. Even at the peak of his career, he still works for 20 hours a day. It is inspiring to be in his company," says Mishra of frequent collaborator, Khan.

The soundtrack of Khan-produced Notebook, he tells mid-day, is a reflection of the film. "It is made from the heart. I wanted it to sound organic. Even the flute or the tabla [hasn't been] placed merely for the sake of it."