dream life and would not be sitting here and enjoying this life here today .
In an age where Independent music is taking over the scene , what ’ s your opinion on more artists creating original music ? Can we hear more independent music from you too ?
I ’ m really happy that in the last two years independent music has been doing great also because film music was on hold mostly and people always have this urge to listen to new music . So , it was there to cater to their demands and requirements and fill our lives with happiness and emotions . I think music is the best way to convey feelings . Independent music has done a great job and I ’ m really happy that the change of focus from film to independent music is happening . I ’ m open to do more independent music . I ’ ve done a lot of singles in the last two years and a lot more is in the pipeline . I ’ m coming up with some amazing numbers . So , yes you ’ re definitely going to be listening to more independent music from me .
In a very short span of time , you managed to sing for popular composers and gave super hits . Did you expect this ?
I ’ m really glad that I got to sing for the most amazing composers and I have some of the biggest hits in the last 7-8 years . I always prayed for it , hoped for it , I dreamt for it , but as for expectation I think in this industry it is very difficult to expect as you have no idea what will be the scenario in the next two or five years as to what kind of music people will be listening to . So , I didn ’ t expect this life but dreamt of this life and I ’ m really happy that I ’ m living it .
Is it important to be in influential camps or under the aegis of a godfather to get a break at the right time at the right place , because in the age of abundant talents , often the industry loses out on a bonafide vocalist due to lack of proper scope , exposure and backing ?
I belong to a non-film background and had no one who could introduce me to the industry or any godfather . Being a part of any influential camp or having a godfather and on the other hand coming from a non-film background , I think both the things coexist in the industry . And there should be a balance for it . Because if we say that camp should not be there , then it doesn ’ t make sense for the people who have worked hard for their lives , they want their children to be a part of the industry . It is very natural for a parent to introduce his / her child into the industry and they should do that . At the same time there should be enough opportunities for the people who are coming from a non-film background from smaller cities with a lot of dreams and hopes in their eyes . They should have equal opportunities and the industry can only flourish then . Otherwise , I believe that talent always makes way for itself and if you ’ re talented , no matter what , you ’ ll get work . All that matters is that you do your hardwork and give your hundred percent and definitely you ’ ll get whatever you deserve .
Till recently , the debate on star-kids versus rank newcomers from outside was raging on . What ’ s your take on this ? Even you had made inroads through a competition and never got an easy launchpad like a home production . Were you ever treated like a stranger on the industry ’ s threshold when you were a fresher ?
I think this happens in every industry . If you ' re a businessman , you will definitely give your business to your own child . You won ’ t give it to your manager ’ s child or your employee . You will give your business to your child only . This happens whenever a big actor / actress wants to launch their child . They get this opportunity on a silver platter which is really okay , but at the same time I ’ d say that the industry should be welcoming to newcomers . There ’ s immense talent coming from outside . Star-kids have their own baggage to prove in their first films while newcomers who are super talented , their struggle is to get that first film . Everybody has their own struggle . I think in the end if you perform well , if your film does well , in the theatres you have amazing box office numbers running , that ’ s something which matters . Aap kitne bhi bade baap ke bete ho , agar aap acting achi nahi kar rahe to koi film nahi dekhne wala hai . On the other hand if you ’ re performing and doing your character amazingly well , people will love you . It is all about having that talent and then doing wonders .
I wasn ’ t treated like a stranger when I came to the industry . I felt that the music industry is very welcoming to all the new voices and textures and we ’ re really exploring in that sense so that ’ s really amazing .
In a digital post pandemic era , how have you leveraged the wave and stayed connected with your audiences ? Do you connect with your fans on a regular basis ? If yes , how ?
The pandemic has taught us to do things we never thought we would be able to do . For me it was like I wasn ’ t that social earlier . But sitting at home , social media was the only way to connect with my fans , to have that hope that people are still listening , still enjoying lives . So , I really connected with my audience through Instagram and Facebook . I love doing that now because it has become a part of my life . The pandemic has really changed a lot of people and it ’ s been really eye-opening for me too .
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