Jodi out of Gurukul The Fame Gurukul jodi Qazi and Ruprekha in conversation with MetroPlus |
RIGHT METHOD Qazi and Ruprekha say talent hunts are the most democratic form of selecting authentic talent Yet another album featuring talent hunt winners is here, and this time around, it is not Indian idol, but the winners of Sony Entertainment Television's
Fame Gurukul. Qazi Touqeer and Ruprekha Banerjee, who have been crowned as the Fame Jodi, have just hit the stores with their debut album titled,
Qazi, Ruprekha Jodi No. 1 (Sony BMG, Cassette, Rs. 65). Read on to know more about the
jodi's experiences and future plans.
MetroPlus: These days, all original music in Indipop is thanks to talent hunts. Do you feel this is an encouraging trend?
Qazi: Absolutely. Talent hunts are the most democratic form of selecting authentic music talent. Every day in Mumbai, people line up outside the homes of music directors, in pursuit of a singing career. While some manage to get a
sifarish, others get lost in the crowd. Talent hunts provide a short cut to those who deserve it. A systematic process of elimination ensures that the best talent does not go unnoticed.
MetroPlus: Do you feel that you are going to get lost among other talent hunt winners?
Qazi: From the word go, I have only been enjoying my work and I successfully touched people's hearts. I have sung a total of 34 songs during Fame Gurukul. It was very tough on stage, but in the recording room, you have takes and retakes, so making the album was pretty smooth. Ruprekha: Fame Gurukul gave me a tremendous amount of confidence which is reflected in my songs, and I'm sure the album will stand out among other similar ones.
MetroPlus: How would you define the music of your album?
Qazi: I have no formal raining in music, and I don't understand the Sa Re Ga Ma or the surs and taals. I have a passion for music and all my emotions come
dil se. What you hear in the album is my honest effort in expressing my various states of mind.
Ruprekha: The album defines us as individuals, and also musically blends us as artistes.
MetroPlus: What are your future plans?
Qazi: Movies, movies and only movies. I always wanted to be an actor, and it has been a sea change for me when I was selected in a musical talent hunt. Playback singing is not on my priority list at all. I am looking to be an actor, and Fame Gurukul has exposed me to the entertainment industry, and I am planning to take my career to a new level.
Ruprekha: Playback singing. It has always been my dream. As a child, I have been hero-idolising playback singers, and it gives me an extreme thrill if my voice would fit an actor's role in a film. I will be the voice of that actor. This idea drove me to participate in the talent hunt.
MetroPlus: What would you like to say to other wannabe singers?
Qazi: It is much more than just music. It is the way you talk, express yourself, your all-round personality. I changed after I participated in a talent hunt. If you already have, please go for it.
Ruprekha: More than my music skills, you need to package yourself in such a way that music labels are forced to sign you up. Hone that extra skills in you, and go for the kill!
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Well seems Qazi wuld be doing only movies now....😃
Thtz good but i wuld advice him to do playback singing in the movie which he is acting in.......😳