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'It would be awesome to both sing and act'
RAUL DIAS
Who are your f avo u r i t e singers?
Stevie Wonder, George Benson and The Carpenters. But topping the list of my all-time favourites is my bhaiyya — Sonu Nigam. I even have one of his songs as my caller tune.
Do you also plan to sing for Bollywood movies like your brother?
I was never a very ambitious person. In fact, I'm still not. But whenever I remember how hard my brother has worked to reach where he is, I get inspired to do my best, so that I can achieve even a fraction of that.
Was this decision taken recently?
No. Music is part of our family heritage. My father Agamkumar Nigam was a recognised singer in his own right. And I always knew that somewhere down the line, my future lay in playback singing. Not to say that I don't enjoy doing stage shows. I have been accompanying Sonu for his shows and singing with him for the last five years. But the thrill of a live audience is something else. However, playback singing is what I truly love.
Do you plan to act in films too?
My first Hindi film has just released, and I hope that the listeners like and appreciate me. I have also received a couple of acting offers, but I am still thinking about them. There is no doubt that I would love to act but I am waiting for the right offer to come my way. It would be awesome to act and sing like a few yesteryear heroines did in the past.
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