OLD ISN'T GOLD FOR SALMAN
The actor explains why singer SP Balasubhramanyam, who has sung many of his hits, can't be his voice now
When Salman Khan lip-synced to Pehla Pehla Pyaar Hai in Sooraj Barjatya's Hum Aapke Hai Kaun, singer SP Balasubhramanyam's voice seemed like the most natural fit for the actor. Now, 20 years on, as Salman readies to play the lead in Barjatya's next, the veteran musician will not be lending his voice to the 48-year-old actor.
Salman explains that the 68-year-old singer's voice doesn't suit him anymore. "That time (in the '90s), his voice was superb. Now, with age, it has changed," he says. Balasubhramanyam has sung hits like Aate Jaate and Dil Deewana from Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya from Love (1991), Pehli Baar Milen Hain from Saajan (1991), for Salman.
Asked if there is any other reason for him to think that SP cannot be his voice, Salman says, "Suddenly, a number of young voices have come in and music has also changed." As of now, there is no one signer who records a majority of tracks featuring Salman. Over time, the actor has given a chance to several music composers. Since Partner (2007), the actor got Sajid-Wajid to work on all films, including Wanted (2009), Dabangg (2010) and Dabangg 2 (2012). Himesh Reshammiya seems to be the recent favourite, and he will compose for Barjatya's film too. However, a song with SP is not on the cards.
Source: HT
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