I'm just fortunate to get to sing songs composed by such great musicians. It's a bonus that the songs have been received well.
Music has always been a part of my life. It's my way of expression.
In terms of creativity, both are equally satisfying. Music album is for yourself, where you compose songs and stuff like that, and in films, you have a story, characters, and songs penned by someone else.
You should create music which comes from within and not bother about anything else.
One has to create music with mass appeal and not something which is niche. With niche music, you will only go a small distance.
It was in Delhi when I started doing jingles and making money through music.
I studied science. And I had a group of friends who were heavily into music and theatre.
One of the most iconic films ever made was 'Sholay.'
Who could think that children from the pockets of Himalaya sing folklore from Scotland and vice versa? Such an education in the initial years develops compassion and mutual respect for each other's skills.
Acting was always there in my mind, but I never tried too hard to take it up. I had to pay my bills, so I did whatever came my way. Music happened first, so I took it up quite passionately.
It's very challenging to be a playback singer in Bollywood.
Be it a musician or an artiste, everybody likes to be in their comfort zone because that's where you are most happy.
When you sing for a film, you are not in control, because somebody else is directing it; somebody is doing the lyrics.
There's always a market for music.
It's a great feeling to be appreciated by music lovers.
I try to sing every number to the best of my ability, and I am glad people like it. I believe every number is special with a soul of its own.
I just try to sing every song with sincerity.
I don't do any special preparations before recording any number, nothing like deep breathing or meditation.
Music, to me, is something that connects to the soul.
After Silk Route disbanded I came on my own, and through the years, I have sung a few film songs while writing songs for my album.
