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Kavita Krishnamurthy wishes that Radio Mirchi awards become as big as Grammys.It will give due recognition to sucecssfull talent in the field of Music.
You were on the panel of judges for the Radio Mirchi Music Awards to be held on February 10 in Mumbai. What were they all about?
I was delighted to be part of this wonderful event which recognises musical talent in all departments.Music is an integral part of India life, especially our cinema. It has often contributed in a big way to the success of many a film. Sometimes, even if a film is not successful or quickly forgotten, the music stays on in public memory. Yet, those who contributed to this musical success have not always received due recognition. The Radio Mirchi awards will correct that and give the hard work and talent in the musical world its due. This year, there is an award in the non-film category also. We hope the Radio Mirchi Awards become as big and respected as the Grammys.
How do you feel when you look back on your playback-singing career?
It has been 30 to 35 years of a great journey. I have sung thousands of songs in various languages and under a range of music directors each with a distinct style. The numbers are satisfying as they mean that many opportunities received by me. But more important, is the learning that happened through all this, and the cherished opportunities to interact with so many talented directors, composers and other singers. This education and valuable interactions have been my greatest rewards.
What do you rate as the high points of your singing career?
Well, being a singer itself has been a great good fortune. It has given me so much in my life. I even met my husband through music. And I am grateful to everyone who contributed to all this. However, if you ask me to specify I would say that I am very grateful that I started my career with Hemant Kumar and Manna Dey whom I admire greatly. I imbibed so much from them and they both played a very important role in my life. I also enjoyed singing for Love Story 1942. And Hawa hawai for Sridevi in Mr India was one of the most fun and joyous songs I have ever done, and one which gave me wide popularity, and equally important, the very process of rendering it made me conquer a lot of inhibitions. So, it was very beneficial for me professionally.
Your favourite singers and composers?
Well, it is a long list. But topping that are Lata Mangeshkarji, Kishori Amonkar, Madhu Rani, Ustad Amir Khan, and so on. I am also an admirer of music directors S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Roshan. I would have loved to have sung for them but they were all before my time.
What is your advice to aspiring singers?
Whichever stream of music you aspire to make a career of, work hard and strive to attain perfection in it instead of running after fame and money.
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