<h1>Academy Award composer advocates artistic freedom and cultural innovation while preserving traditional music heritage</h1> Academy Award-winning composer discussed creative freedom and cultural innovation at a London forum. The artist revealed plans for an immersive theatrical project combining scent, touch, and narrative, moving beyond traditional cinema formats. They emphasized preserving Indian classical music traditions and launched an initiative to platform traditional artists globally. Regarding artificial intelligence, they advocated cautious use for mundane tasks while warning against over-reliance. The composer called for government support to create a cultural renaissance similar to South Korea's music industry success, stressing that artistic freedom requires independence from commercial constraints and that music serves as a universal healing force.