To some extent Riyaz matters a lot. But at the
same time, the bonding with the music form
also matters. Our unfaltering bonding without
any blockage towards something actually
brings the purity out. My friendship with the
music is the purest form of relationship which
I ever had. The comfort with the old friend
called music which brings me such comfort.
What is the secret behind your never faltering
smile behind your renditions of even
such toughest compositions?
It is not at all pre-planned. I am
completely honest towards the
renditions and that is my happiest
moment. As I am really happy
from within, I express the
purest emotions through
my music and smile.
Rapid Fire
Favorite Composition in Hindustani: EkTaal Dhrut Tarana in
Nat Bhairav, composed by my guru Gyan Prakash Ghosh.
Live performances or studio: Anytime Live performances
Your favourite food: Home made food, Thai food, biryani
Best compliment you ever got for your singing:
The best compliment is the smiling faces of my audience
Best off-stage moment in your life:
Some green room experiences are wonderful and
cozy.
Biggest strength in music: Silence
Dearest night time raag: Kaushi Kaanada at the
moment (as I am learning)
Favorite ghazal singer: Ghulam Ali ji
One artist you would want to collaborate
on stage: At the moment, Shankar
Mahadevan
Classical santoor, or sarangi : Anyday
sarangi
Passtimes apart from music: Reading
books, chatting with my son,
cooking
All-Time favourite color to wear
for concert: Maroon, red or
anything bright.
Favorite time of the day
based on the raaga division:
I love to practice during
the morning.