AS PLAYBACK SINGER
Carry On Maratha - Title Track
(Carry On Maratha - 2015)
Ishqyaun Dhishqyaun, attad Tattad
(Ram Leela - 2013)
Kabhi Na Kabhi To Miloge - Rock
Chaahata Dil Tumko
Kabhi Na Kabhi To Miloge
Shaapit Hua Kya Kya Hota Hain
(Shaapit - 2010)
Chal Chal Chal Ke, Batladein Koi
(Chal Chalein - 2009)
Papa the Great - Title Track
(Papa the Great - 2000)
Sun Lo Re Bandhu
(Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya - 2000)
Kahin Aag Lage
(Taal - 1999)
Mujhe Maaf Karna
(Biwi No.1 - 1999)
Hai Nazuk Nazuk Halki
(Pardesi Babu - 1998)
Chupdi Chachi
(Chachi 420 - 1998)
Rappa Rappa Rum Pum
(Do Hazaar Ek - 1998)
Katti Batti, Khul Gaya Naseeb
(Bhai - 1997)
Chim Chimn, Hotel Mobile
(Ghoonghat - 1997)
I Love My India
(Pardes - 1997)
Mera Mulk, Mera Desh
(Diljale - 1996)
Ladki Deewani Ladka Deewana
(Shastra - 1996)
Chota Bachcha Jaan Ke
(Masoom - 1996)
Rangeela Re
(Rangeela - 1995)
Akele Hum Akele Tum
(Akele Hum Akele Tum - 1995)
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What is your take on reality shows in general?
Reality shows provide a great platform for all kinds of talent. But honestly I’m
disappointed that not a single contestant has managed to scale great heights
after their wins or stints in these shows. If only they stayed grounded & focused
on becoming even better as musicians. Well, hopefully someone proves me
wrong really soon :)
You’ve done many shows along with your father, how is that
experience and do you discuss your music with him?
On the contrary, we discuss very little music with each other. In fact, at home
we usually spend more time talking and eating. My father is very supportive
of everything that I do. My parents are usually the first ones to listen to a new
song that I’ve sung, composed &/or written. We do travel a few times a year &
do concerts together. It’s always surreal to have your name up there with Udit
Narayan, headlining the show with him. I feel blessed. He is always proud of
me. When I’m performing on stage, never does he once sit in the green room. He
is always cheering for me backstage. And visa versa.
Ram Leela gave you some big hits, how was it working with
Sanjay Leela Bhansali? How did this project really come
about?
I hosted this music show called ‘X Factor’ for Sony back in 2011. After that I
had plans of doing a small course in filmmaking since I come from a music
background. Sanjay sir was one of the judges on the show. Not a lot of people
know this but he was supposed to launch Alia & Me almost a decade ago in a
film. So I guess you could say that he was the first person to see an actor in me.
So after the show ended, I asked him if I could assist him in his next movie. He
reluctantly agreed. So when I was assisting him in the music department as
well, I would usually sing all the scratch versions of all the songs in the film.
One fine day he happened to hear my scratch version of ‘Tattad Tattad’ and
liked it so much that he decided to keep it. He didn’t even make me wing
the song again. So basically I’ve sung the song in one take and
have no recollection of singing the biggest hit of my life so far!
Apart from Mohabbat, what are your
upcoming projects in the near future?
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. I’ve also signed a film and start
shooting soon! Can’t talk more about it but I am
extremely excited to be acting after almost 5 years.
What would you like to tell your fans
via Score Magazine?
Thank you for always supporting and
encouraging me. I love the fact that I have a
personal connect with you guys (thank you
social media). Everything I do, I do it for
you :)