It's a great feeling to be appreciated by music lovers.
— Mohit Chauhan
When you sing for a film, you are not in control, because somebody else is directing it; somebody is doing the lyrics.
Acting was always there in my mind, but I never tried too hard to take it up. I had to pay my bills, so I did whatever came my way. Music happened first, so I took it up quite passionately.
Not many people know, but Pahari songs are amazing.
One of the most iconic films ever made was 'Sholay.'
I always say a song is like a ship. Once it has been made, you let it sail. Let the waves take it in the direction it wants to.
One has to create music with mass appeal and not something which is niche. With niche music, you will only go a small distance.
I like traveling, eating, and relaxing at home.
Music has always been a part of my life. It's my way of expression.
I'm just fortunate to get to sing songs composed by such great musicians. It's a bonus that the songs have been received well.
The whole basis of conserving is not about nature - it is about people. If we don't look after the people surrounding the place, and if they don't have the value of preserving it in their pockets, then they are not going to preserve it.
I did a lot of theatre.
I not only composed music for my albums but also for the film 'Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh.'
There's always a market for music.
Be it a musician or an artiste, everybody likes to be in their comfort zone because that's where you are most happy.
The great tradition of Delhi can be seen through its cuisine.
In schools, if you go to teach kids with less interest in music the nuances of music, they feel deviated, as it is very technical. But teaching them songs, to begin with, creates a natural desire in them to know the other country, their eating habits, the way they dress up, how they look, and other things.
I studied science. And I had a group of friends who were heavily into music and theatre.
It was in Delhi when I started doing jingles and making money through music.
You should create music which comes from within and not bother about anything else.
My personal favourites include J. J. Cale, R. D. Burman, Mehdi Hassan, and Ghulam Ali.
My parents tell me that I've been singing since I was really young.
I have sung some great songs, and fortunately, all have gone to become hits.
If I get an offer, and I think there is something I can do, then I will think about it... I am ready to consider any film and TV acting offers, provided it is great.
It is good to have competition because that helps you survive in the long run.
I do agree that when a singer sings all the songs for one actor in a film, the impact is much better.
I still like to play songs from my Silk Route days at concerts.
It's very challenging to be a playback singer in Bollywood.
My cousin lives in Delhi, so I kept visiting the city and got really fascinated with DU. Apart from studies, one also gets good exposure to music here. For an artist, there are a lot of opportunities in the city.
Who could think that children from the pockets of Himalaya sing folklore from Scotland and vice versa? Such an education in the initial years develops compassion and mutual respect for each other's skills.
After a song comes out, it doesn't remain yours.
It never occurred to me that I'd be a musician. I was just drunk on music, jamming with friends, chilling out with lot of music around.
In terms of creativity, both are equally satisfying. Music album is for yourself, where you compose songs and stuff like that, and in films, you have a story, characters, and songs penned by someone else.
As I was born and brought up in Himachal Pradesh, I used to listen to a lot of Hindi songs over radio apart from ghazals, western music, and 'Himachali' folk songs.
I can't take credit for the success of my songs.
My own experience suggests that where there is tourism, there are tigers. And that's the reality.
I finished my university, was part of NSD, and did full length plays on stages.
It is hard work composing a song for a film and showing it to makers: 50% of the tune remains the same, and the remaining 50% is changed to suit the script.
Since I am an avid singer and a lot of my fans want to hear me sing, I thought it will be really nice to sing my songs online so that more people could watch me, and I thought digital is the best way to connect with everyone.
