'Celluloid' is set in the 1930s. During the decade, the folk-classical genre seems to have been in vogue. It didn't take much effort to compose because my guru Neyyattinkara Mohanachandran and his guru, M. M. Dandapani Desikar, used to sing this genre.
In any art, unpredictability is the delightful factor.
'Kilikal Parannatho' sung by Rajesh Krishnan, who sung 'Julie I Love You' in 'Chattakari,' is a personal favourite of mine.
Be it flute, piano or any instrument, there would always be a reason to bring in the particular feel into a song.
Usually people like experimental music which is usually not the case in Carnatic classical concerts.
The society has an obligation to protect younger generation and prevent them from the use of tobacco products.
Ramesh Vinayakam is a maestro music composer and a dear friend, too.
Every song has a mood, a situation and a different kind of score.
Usually all lullabies are featured on a mother and child. But in 'Kalimannu,' it is picturised on a mother-to-be who is singing to her unborn child. I found the entire concept so beautiful.
For me, music is God and each song I make is an offering at the temple of music.
If a singer wants to improvise while recording a song, he has to get the permission of the composer.
My work is music. That's why I could set to tune a song such as 'Kathirunnu Kathirunnu.'
What really surprised me was that we had released the song 'Kondoram'... without any video and it still garnered so many views. The song had only lyrics and no visuals.
I am familiar with the Odiyan legend, as my mother used to tell me that her grandmother would narrate the Odiyan tales while she grew up in Palakkad.
In the past 20 years of musical journey, what I realized is that one need to respect their teachers, elders and parents and their blessings are more than enough for one to reach success. I believe it as my success mantra.
Acting is not at all my forte.
Music is my passion and career.
I always try to look for variety in my work.
Vijayalakshmi is one artiste whom I admire. There is something divine about her singing.
Actors are given songs that suit their voice and skill. At the same time, those songs which have a complicated tune and need expertise to perform should be given to trained singers.
