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We chatted with Jasleen Royal about her entry
into the music space, her inspirations, interest in
instruments and much more.
Tell us how you entered the music industry
My professional encounter happened with and after India's
Got Talent where I reached the semi finals. I started to get
an idea how live gigs work or record deals happen
How did your first break in Bollywood come about?
I had released my single Panchi Hojavan in third year of
college and it had its own reach. Rhea Kapoor the producer
of Khoobsurat had heard it and she really liked it. I had
also made a phone call to Sneha Khanwalkar at some point
telling her how I have loved her work since her first film
"Kal Yesterday Tomorrow" and then she mentioned that
she had heard my first single Panchi n that she liked it.
She was the composer on Khoobsurat! Everything just fell
into place after that.
How did you develop a liking and taste towards
instruments?
My parents got a keyboard for my brother and that was
my first tryst with music. I was six then and my little
experiments with it helped me realize my love for music.
What is your take on the Independent music scene
in India?
Personally I listen to all kinds of music. In my head there
aren’t categories like Indie, Film Music, Languages,
Background scores or Jingles for that matter. I love
melodies! Having said that, I think there are a lot
independent artists releasing amazing songs all the time.
Every song has its own reach n audience.
Who or what has played an important role in
shaping up your musical career and why?
A lot of things and different people at every stage of
my life. Starting from my music teacher at school to
encouraging words from the peo ple, I have looked up to all
my life. Minor successes have kept me going. My family,
friends and all the people I have had the chance to work
with.
How do you compose music? What helps you do so
the most?
My songs! Music are an extension of me. It is what I think
or feel or how I imagine things. Sometimes good poetry
helps, sometimes conversations and sometimes it is people
you are working with. Everyone brings out a certain side
of you and I find that very interesting.
If you woke up one fine day with a million bucks in
your bank account, what would be the first thing
you'd do?
Jasleen
Royal
One million? or ten million?I have a habit of not counting
my money ever. Like I never check my bank balance after
withdrawing money, My mom keeps finding wrinkled
notes out of my pockets all the time. I have never given
importance to money. As long as I can survive and do what
I really want to.
Tell us about your future projects
The next movie is Shivaay with Mr. Ajay Devgan and then
there a few lined up next year and are spread out nicely.
Your message to readers of the magazine
My message to any one always is keep trying and do what
you like. When you actually love something, people also
will. Don’t think of making something that will be easy or
appeal to other people.
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