I was born and brought up in Himalchal Pradesh, so I have bond with mountains and love being surrounded by them. So I love Nepal.
— Mohit Chauhan
Music has no borders, which is most important.
Being in a band is like a small family. You travel together, make music, and share time with each other.
For Silk Route, my album 'Dooba Dooba' was a resounding success.
When I sing, I try to make the song my own and sing it my way because, in my mind, I am not following any school of thought. I just make myself free.
I don't think Bollywood is my ultimate destination; I believe it's a part of my journey.
When you are travelling, there's romance, and there's music.
Music is part of our culture.
The one sure way of participating in the process of nation-building is to vote on the election day.
I am really thankful to the audiences that they have appreciated all my songs and I have managed to touch their soul.
I had a lot of Bengali friends in Delhi. The bands there had Bengali musicians: for example, Indian Ocean. We use to have a good amount of adda and sing songs through the night.
I grew up in the hills and studied in college in Himachal Pradesh.
Music has been an important part of my life.
I sang so many beautiful compositions, but 'Rockstar' was indeed magic.
I am getting to work with some good musicians, artistes, and composers.
'Fitoor,' in a way, signifies my journey through the years. It's a collection of 10 songs that I have written. It's basically about what I have been experiencing.
I just try to sing every song with sincerity.
My wedding was a very private affair for close family and friends, so I had decided to hold a reception in my native town.
I have a great liking for the Chamba folk music, which depicts the beauty of women and the mountains with a touch of Indian classical music.
I love singing for films because there is a story to the song; it takes you down a new road.
The power and reach of music should never be underestimated.
For me, music is for the soul - no matter whether the song is composed by me or by someone else.
Being in smoggy Delhi was a gloomy feeling.
I would love to compose for an entire film because it will be a different experience.
Classroom singing is common in India, but no one gives you marks for that. My idea is to introduce music and singing as full-fledged subject so that talent can be polished at an early stage. Also, it will help alleviate stage fear.
I firmly believe the way forward for our nation is to have a robust democracy.
I would take my guitar to college and sit for hours in the hills humming to myself.
I used to spend a lot of time dreaming and writing poetry.
In a way, Delhi has contributed in my journey to become a successful singer.
Friendship formed in the glamour industry comes with mutual benefits, which is nice, but it is not the real deal.
I was offered a jingle, and that led to another one, followed by composing music for documentaries. It got me in contact with other artistes on the scene. We would meet, jam up, and that's how Silk Route was formed.
In 'Boondien' I worked with a band where everyone had their own instrument to play.
Music, to me, is something that connects to the soul.
I try to sing every number to the best of my ability, and I am glad people like it. I believe every number is special with a soul of its own.
I started my journey with 'Dooba Dooba.'
Kishore Kumar was multi-talented and original, so I really respect him.
Be aware and hold the government accountable.
I want to visit Moscow again and again in my life.
I don't see my singing for films as a transition from singing my own songs because I see it as part of the same picture.
Delhi has played a pivotal role in my both personal and professional life.
Though I did M.Sc. from Dharamshala, I was always attracted towards music.
Marriage is definitely a very comforting feeling.
I am completely attached to my roots, and therefore you will see a Pahadi touch in all my albums.
I have always loved singing.
For an artiste like me, it was very difficult to focus on studies with a beautiful campus around me.
I was making music simultaneously while studying B. Sc. and M. Sc.
The real deal is when you are friends with someone said since ninth standard or college days: the person who has been with you through your struggle and stayed with you through thick and thin.
If I had planned to be a singer, I would have got trained. In fact, I was more into theatre and plays while growing up.
After Silk Route disbanded I came on my own, and through the years, I have sung a few film songs while writing songs for my album.
I don't do any special preparations before recording any number, nothing like deep breathing or meditation.
