You have worked with many composers in
your journey so far. Which has been your
best experience till date and why?
Every song is precious for me as many
emotions are attached to it and so is working
with every composer I have worked with! I
have learnt something from every composer I
have recorded for! When I enter a studio even
today, I feel as if I'm entering an institution
to learn and a temple to worship at!
You have some Independent music too. How
different do you think it is to sing for films
in contrast to making your own music?
When we work for films, there is a situation where
we are imagining the character we are playing
and story we are telling which is a beautiful
experience in itself! Whereas independent music
is one's own representation and interpretation
of thoughts and feelings!!! I enjoy doing both!!!
Now that the competition is high in this space, do you
see yourself getting lost in the ever growing industry
or have you managed to keep yourself up to date?
Singing for me is much more than keeping
up to the trends or following a herd!!! I have
always charted my own course and I feel
blessed to have been working keeping my
principles and values priority! Competition is
a positive thing but I don't find myself a part
of it! For me I have my own journey which is
truly blessed by immense love and blessings
that I get from my admirers and Supporters!!!
If there is one thing you would like to change in
the current scene, what would it be and why?
I love the space and the scenario I'm working
in! I feel this is the best time in the industry
today! Everyone is positive and supportive
for each other, blesses each other! We have
some best talent in the industry today! I
enjoy the kind of music that is being made
and produced in the currying scene!
You do gigs all across. Tell us your
best performance till date.
Every time I perform, it's not mere a performance
for me. It's a medium through which I'm being
able to save lives. People who come to see
my concerts not only get entertained but are
also contributing to a cause. The kids I sing
for are remember the dates of my concerts
and wait counting their breaths that I'll bring
money and they will get operated and cured!
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Do you have an idol in the industry?
If yes, who is it and why?
Lata Mangeshkar ji! She is my idol, my inspiration
and I consider her 'Sakshat Maa Sarasvati"!
You have done over 250 films and also sung in
17 different languages including Tamil, Telugu,
Malayalam etc. Did you ever look at language
as a barrier in delivering the best? How did
you manage to sing in different languages?
I really like exploring different languages! Now
I can sing in18 different languages including
National and International languages! It started
with me singing in the local language of the
city or state I used to perform at..! And now I'm
recording songs for films in different languages.
I try and understand the meaning of each and
every word to get the expressions and work
hard on getting the right pronunciation!
Your voice is often compared to Shreya Goshal.
How does it feel to be compared to a person who is
considered to be one of the leading artists in India?
I take it as a compliment although I don't believe
in comparison and she is much senior to me,
it's unfair for a legendary singer like her to
be compared with me! But she is my favourite
so I smile and take it as a compliment! :)
You've given hit songs in films like Ek Tha
Tiger, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Baahubali etc.
Every song is different in it's own way. Which
was your most favourite song and why?
Every song is precious and special! As
every sing has some emotions attached
with it and is a journey for me!
Tell us about your upcoming songs/
original compositions.
There are 219 songs lined up for release this
year that I have recorded! Yaad hai from
Neeraj Pandey's Aayari being the latest
one! Also working on my single which
is slated to release early this year.
Your message to our readers.
No matter how much we earn, how much
we achieve, when we see a smile in
someone's face and know that we are the
reason behind that smile, this happiness
is unmatchable! Do something to bring
smiles. More and more smiles! :)