I'd rather not be called 'brave.'
The MGR Sivaji awards are organised by the PRO stalwarts in the industry whom I actually respect.
I don't really look at dubbing from a singer's shoes.
I got recognised for my work in 'Guru' as 'Tere Bina' became extremely popular, but very few people know that I have sung major lyrical portions of the song 'Maiyya' as well.
I am grateful to Rahman sir. There is no way I can repay the graces he has extended to me by making me sing his compositions.
Rahman sir has a sweet sense of humour. He chuckles a lot and is very friendly.
I have sung all the songs in '96,' and I have dubbed for the film as well.
Also, there is a way I like to lead my life, which would adhere to certain norms. Anything that goes beyond that is not my purview.
Music inspires me, and I'm grateful that I've been able to make a career out of something that I'm so connected to.
I'd rather not have to come face to face with predators. I'd rather not be harassed. But no. Those weren't my choices to make, were they?
Few years ago when I visited a palliative care centre in Chennai for the first time, it completely moved me. It's an emotionally draining experience. I saw and met patients who were abandoned by their families, and there is complete sense of hopelessness. Ever since, I have been a supporter for the need for funding and awareness of palliative care.
I have been dubbing since 2006.
I agree that when you sing for Bollywood, the reach is bigger. But I don't want to concentrate on any industry in particular.
I was brought up by my mother, and she is my guru in classical singing. I have trained primarily under her.
When I was offered to sing 'Tere Bina' in 'Guru' by A. R. Rahman sir, it was a surreal experience. The song clicked, and many composers took notice of me and my work then.
No singer who sings for Rahman sir would ever say they were nervous to sing for him, especially during the session.
As a teen, I enjoyed Sufi music and ghazals the most. But as my career began, I drifted off to playback and other streams over the years.
Lekha Washington is a very successful, award-winning product designer, and her company has made some fantastic products in the past few years. Comments from some men calling her 'failure' makes me laugh, really.
There is mental as well as physical fatigue. You have to cry, scream, keep on repeating the same dialogue till you get it right.
A man might actually brush off vulgar tweets that come to him. Women are likely to be affected by it.
