Talented twosome
Fame Gurukul winners Qazi and Ruprekha on their new album
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 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.
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.
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. I have sung a total of 34 songs during Fame Gurukul. It was 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.
How would you define the music of your album?
Qazi: I have no formal training in music. I have a passion for music and all my emotions come dil se.
Ruprekha: The album defines us as individuals, and also brings us together as artistes.
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 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.
Talented twosome
Fame Gurukul winners Qazi and Ruprekha on their new album
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 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.
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.
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. I have sung a total of 34 songs during Fame Gurukul. It was 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.
How would you define the music of your album?
Qazi: I have no formal training in music. I have a passion for music and all my emotions come dil se.
Ruprekha: The album defines us as individuals, and also brings us together as artistes.
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 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.
Kumkum Bhagya
Hollywood
