Tell us about your favorite Gear
and why do you like them?
I recently purchased a Grand
Piano for my new home and
I;m so excited to play it.
How was the experience of
working with Pitbull? Why did
he become the choice for your
first international project?
It was great working with Pitbull sir
and dream come true collaboration.
I always wanted to represent my
village, my state and my country
at international level, so this
opportunity was one step towards
that representation. I feel, as an
artiste, it’s my responsibility to
diversify my music and spread
the beauty of my culture. It was
awesome working with him and
the song has turned out really
good. His contribution on the song
added a magical spin that gave it
an International twist. It was huge
step ahead in going global and this
collaboration set Indian music on
global map. I would love to explore
more collaborations in future.
Would you ever consider singing
a song for a different language
then Hindi and Punjabi to
permeate other industries?
If something interesting comes my
way in any language, why not.
When did you think an artist
becomes successful? When do you
think it happened in your story?
It is an ongoing process always.
So to say, when people sing
your songs and really enjoy it
greatest gift for an artist. The love
I receive from my fans and the
happiness in eyes of my parents
it is my biggest achievement.
What do you consider
yourself first - lyricist, writer,
singer or composer?
I think all three are part of
the process, each is important
to complete a song.
You have been signed by T-Series
for a long time now. How did
the collaboration come about?
How much has it evolved?
The label heard my independent
songs and approached us to place
it in movies. They are like family
to me. I’m thankful to Bhushan
sir for all his support, it wouldn’t
have been possible without the
hard working team at T-Series.
With support of our fans and
well-wishers, we have been able
to achieve our milestones till
now and many more to come.
Do you have any forthcoming
projects? Could you tell us
something about them?
Currently, I’m doing a tour and
receiving a lot of love for slowly
slowly. I have few Bollywood
songs coming in movies like
Arjun Patiala, Dream Girl and
few more. I have a new single
releasing very soon, you will
hear about it soon. We have tried
something new with this single.
What are some of the platforms
you listen to music on and
why do you like them?
Youtube, Itunes
If there is something you’d like to
change about the music industry,
what would it be and why?
The amount of talent emerging from
our country is incredible. It's a good
phase for Hindi Music industry
with rising of independent singles
too. I wouldn’t want to change
anything when it comes to music.
Everything is good. Even when u do
not understand language of a singer
you would listen to the music and
make your own version of song and
groove to it. Anyone can connect
to good music, that is its power
How would you describe
your sound to someone to
has never heard you?
Young and vibrant
Name some music composers
you’d love to work with
AR Rahman, Bruno Mars
Your message to our readers
Do your hard work and you can
achieve your goal if you do same
thing 10,000 times and just focus
on your work. God has a plan
and right time to make things
work. Just believe in your art
and respect your parents
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