I'm really thrilled and excited about my first single with Dhvani Bhanushali.
— Guru Randhawa
I have always been trying to make music which appeals to global audience.
I wanted to understand the business side of entertainment, and that's why I decided to complete my MBA while I was in Delhi.
With good music, yes, we can bring people together because a good song will touch your soul no matter what and where it is coming from.
Delhiites are mind-blowing. Their enthusiasm and fervour pumps me up to give my best shot. They value my music.
I don't want to compromise on my singing or drop down its level to start acting.
I might have sung party numbers, but I love to party alone.
As an independent artist, there can be nothing better than the fact that your song will be played and heard in different corners of the world.
I started singing and writing songs since childhood and later started releasing my independent music.
All my songs are clean, and I am very careful about the lyrics, too.
It won't be fair on my part to name one song that brought me fame, but 'Suit Suit' from 'Hindi Medium' is close to my heart, and it quite turned tables for me.
Punjabi songs are fun. They help to cheer up the environment and the mood.
With independent music, I can do what I feel satisfied with, and not feel the pressure of what others expect me to deliver.
I still don't know if there is any one mantra for success.
It has been my dream to feature on Billboard's list, as I always wanted to make music for India that will make to that list. I have always wanted to take Indian music to an international platform someday, even if it is on number 100.
Bollywood helps in enabling a platform for many artistes.
I've always loved making independent music.
I feel honoured and blessed for all the support from listeners worldwide who have supported my music.
Actually, it's the beauty of independent music that the artist can feature in his own videos and be the face of it. It is unlike Bollywood movies, where one does playback singing.
I never wanted to impress anyone nor had to complete my education just so that my parents could allow me to pursue music.
I have a lot of friends here, and I love spending time with them, but Delhi's endless traffic jams make it very difficult to manage the plans.
My association with Delhi goes way back... After finishing high school in Punjab, I moved here to chase my passion and obsession for music.
I love performing live and engaging with my fans on-ground.
One can find a Punjabi song in all genres. I, as a singer, too, aim to sing all kind of songs.
In my childhood, I used to go to theatres to watch independent singers' outing on screen. I used to be excited about how different they sound in a video and at a theatre.
I consider myself blessed.
I am passionate about singing, and I strive to improve with every song and keep getting better.
We are trying our best to spread the culture of Punjabi music all over the world. With the traditional rigid Punjabi music, people always had a myth that the music is very conventional, but nowadays, we are really thrilled to see how people are loving the tunes and beats of Punjabi music.
I am glad to see the people grooving to and loving the Punjabi tunes. I also personally feel that Punjabi songs have a different vibe and energy, which helps in lifting one's mood completely.
I can understand criticism coming from people who have met me, but it is off-putting to hear nasty things about myself from people I have never met or even seen in life.
Yes, I have done a few things like always, worked immensely hard, always respected people, admired good work, and never let success blow my top off; probably this has worked in my favour.
I would not like to take credit for all the hard work that I have put in. It's all because of the Almighty. Whatever I have or will get in the future is because of Him.
There is always space for good music.
When the audience resonates with my music and sings every single word from the song, the high of performing live is unmatched.
'Suit' garnered a lot of appreciation and love from the audience, and it gives me immense happiness to start my Bollywood journey with such a wonderful track. 'Hindi Medium' posed a perfect and appropriate opportunity to showcase my song and ensure that the beautiful track reaches the global audience.
I know the 4Ps (Planning, Priority, Perspective and Patience), and I believe that this knowledge sets me apart from others, as I know exactly how to promote a song, where to promote it. And basically, how much money should be spent in doing all that.
My concern has always been to write songs that my audience, my fans are able to identify with.
I know my worth, and I have full faith in my talent.
It is very important to learn. And I try to learn from everything around me.
I have a very small list of friends with whom I gel and love to spend my time with.
The industry and my fans' encouragement made me work on my own compositions more, and it is good to see my track 'Yaad Mod Do,' sung along with Millind Gaba, is liked by all.
You don't necessarily need Bollywood for wider acclaim.
Singing for Bollywood films has an altogether different approach, as the industry has a wider reach. It has helped me reach parts of India which I didn't know existed.
I don't think I will be able act; I am not talented in that area.
I am amused with the love people are showing for my songs. I am really happy to see my fans enjoying my music and loving the music I make.
I always tell my audiences not to listen to such artists who play audio CDs at their concerts. Such shows shouldn't be called live shows. People like AR Rahman, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Arijit Singh are the ones who hold true concerts.
I don't see myself in competition with anyone, I am in my own space; I don't follow anyone, though I appreciate good work always.
I enjoy independent music, even more than Bollywood.
I love my God, and whenever I want something, I pray to Him, and my wish is fulfilled. That's my success mantra.
When most of my solo/single tracks started making a buzz globally, labels started placing my songs in movies.
