Abhijeet - Trouble in Paradise????

I have been managing other women all these years'

Abhijeet's wife Sumati takes time off from the singer to see if it helps their troubled marriage

Kunal M Shah and Aditi Jaykar Kane

Abhijeet with wife Sumati: The singer denies problems

All is not well in singer Abhijeet's life. The Bollywood crooner's marriage to wife Sumati has hit rock bottom. The duo have been married for 16 years.

Apparently, owing to tensions at home, Abhijeet does not live with his family any more. He left his house some time back and stays alone in his new house near Fame Adlabs in Andheri. Both his sons stay with wife Sumati. Sources say that the actor has not gone home over the last two months.

When contacted, Abhijeet's wife Sumati says, "Well, I am very much at home. My mother-in-law and kids are with me. I have not gone anywhere."

Confirming that they have not been living together for the past two months she says, "You could call this a 'break' meant to sort out misunderstandings. We have not separated formally yet. Although I don't consider this as a formal end to our marriage, I think living separately will help us to sort out things and give us more time."

As for Abhijeet's moving into a new house, she says, "The reasons for living apart are very personal. It's just some difference of opinions that have snowballed into this situation. No, it isn't another woman that has led to this. No woman is a threat to me. I think other women are part of every celebrity's life and Abhijeet is no exception. It's a professional hazard that I have been managing all these years. Right now, we communicate only because of our children. After a point, children become the centre of one's existence. We have told our children that we need some time to work out issues. They are very understanding."

Despite the impasse right now, Sumati does voice some hope, "My marriage has been through many storms before and I hope that this too will pass," she says. "I feel mentally connected to Abhijeet and want to convey to him that he should take his time and that we can probably work it out together."

Abhijeet, on the other hand, denied the entire issue saying, "Yes, it is true that I have bought a new house but it is only because I am working on a new project. I needed a separate place to conduct meetings and receive visitors. I stay at both houses. I am very much a family man."

He admits that "problems occur in everybody's married life", but adds, "I don't think that's something to worry about."

• I think other women are part of every celebrity's life and Abhijeet is no exception. It's a professional hazard — Sumati

Source : http://www.mumbaimirror.com/nmirror/mmpaper.asp?sectid=10&am p;articleid=614200622109843614

Let's hope Abhijeet sorts out his family problems. I don't like the guy, but for the sake of his wife and children, I hope it works out.

Yes, the kids and his wife should be awarded the equivalent of Nobel peace prize for surving and tolerating this lunatic.

Lets not get involved in the personal life of these celebrities. We should not comment on anything being an outsider.

haha hope they'll solve their problems but if they don't it doesn't matter to me

Wednesday June 7, 04:52 PM

An interview with Abhijeet

By IndiaFM News Bureau

One of the most experienced singers on the Indian music scene today, he had his latest music album released just last month. What Mukesh was to Raj Kapoor, he is to Shahrukh Khan. We spoke to veteran singer Abhijeet; about his life, highs, sorrows, inspirations and much more. Listen to what he has to say in an IndiaFM exclusive.

Tell us something about your latest album.

The album is called Lamhe. A lamha refers to the happy and sad moments of life. Nothing lasts forever. Look at celebrities. Nobody is a celebrity forever. But they are remembered for their work. It can be anyone's story. It's a message from the artist fraternity to the audience.

You have worked on film albums as well as private albums. What do you think is the difference?

For me, no work is easy. I am dedicated to everything I do. You have to take pains to do good work. For a film song, I know that it's the music director's composition. When I'm making a song, my past work becomes the biggest competition for me. I don't want people to say that my film songs are better than the album songs. I have to work accordingly. I have to be very careful about the quality.

Tell us about your experience in Bollywood.

I think musicians belong to the music industry, rather than Bollywood. We hardly meet the stars. Nowadays, even the producer and director hardly come for recordings. It's just the music directors and singers. So I have very little experience of Bollywood. We work in a very different atmosphere. I think everybody is a victim of groupism. But I think I have made my own position. Not that there is a number game. Nobody can take my position.

Do you think that you have had to struggle to reach your current position? Or did things come to you easily?

If I say that I am not struggling today, I would be wrong. I think everyone struggles. At every stage, the struggle is different. When I first started off, it was a struggle for basics like a roof over my head and food. I had come from out of Mumbai. And life in Mumbai for a newcomer is tough. I was struggling to establish myself. Now my struggle is against the corruption in music. I'm not referring to politics but the quality of music. When my album Tere Bina, came out three years ago, the market was flooded with remixes. Some singers had roped in big actors for their albums. My product was simple with sincere music. Even today I am struggling against shor sharaba. In so many songs today, you will find only noise. There is no real singing. I struggle for people who truly like good music. It's my duty to give soothing and melodious music.

Are you against remixes and actors acting in music videos?

Remixes are not music. It happens everywhere. Honest people have to struggle more than dishonest people. Maybe only 10% of the people have created a big market for this kind of music. I only go according to the listener and not according to the market. My music should be forever.

Did you always want to become a singer?

Yes.

But was there any family opposition?

They had concerns about the security of a singer. When one is not established, the future is very insecure. At that time, the struggle was different. There were no reality shows and judges to make a singer. I was discovered by R.D.Burman. I think it's a big achievement to sing for R.D.Burman. He was a musical encyclopedia. I was selected by him. If he was a judge in today's times, I don't think he would have chosen anyone! My struggle is always for the best. I must get the best songs and music.

Do you remember your first song?

Of course I do. It was my first break. You think Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan don't remember their breaks? I sang for Dev Anand's son, Sunil Anand.

Your voice has a very cooling effect. Do you have to make a special effort to get that effect?

For me, it's easy. I sing from my heart. It's not like I try very hard. I express emotions through my songs. The most important thing for me is my voice quality.

Do you think a singer's voice is God's gift or is it hard work?

A singer is always a born singer. You can learn music but not singing. A besura is always a besura! Kauva kabhi koyal nahin ban sakta! God has given some people a good voice. You have to be a born singer.

Is it true that you wanted to become a chartered accountant?

I did that while doing my B.Com. I cleared my intermediate papers as well. But once I came to Mumbai, I got so busy in my struggle. I was meeting ten music directors everyday. So I didn't get time to complete my studies.

Do you believe in daily riyaz?

I think you have to practice when you are not working. I do riyaz when I am free. Work is also riyaz. I also have to give rest to my throat to maintain the quality of my voice.

Who is your favorite from among the old time singers?

My all time favorite is Kishore Kumar. At the same time, my other favorites are Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle.

Even Ravindra Jain helped you a lot in your initial days. Tell us something about him.

I learnt a lot of technicalities from him. He is a classical oriented music director. His compositions are very tough. If you learn those songs, it will become the perfect riyaz. I worked with him for two years as an assistant. He didn't give me a break. I worked with him on Ram Teri Ganga Maili and Nadiya Ke Paar. I learnt so much from him that my first break became easy. I was trained under Ravindra Jain. And of course, R.D.Burman gave me my first break which was my biggest achievement.

Kishore Kumar, R.D. Burman, S.D. Burman, Kumar Sanu, Hemant Kumar, Shaan - all are Bengalis. What is it about Bengalis that makes them rule the singing and music scene?

You have left out a lot of Bengalis! You missed out Bappi Lahiri, Babul Supriyo and Shreya Ghoshal! There are also a lot of Bengali musicians. Bengali means music! God has given 90% of the Bengalis, sur. I'm not saying that all are good. But most of them sing.

You have immortalized some of the most popular Shah Rukh Khan numbers. Your voice suits him to the T. Do you think music directors specially consider you while making songs for Shah Rukh?

I don't think so. I am mostly approached by Jatin Lalit and Anu Malik. It's not like people make a conscious effort to make me sing for Shah Rukh Khan. I have somehow always got the best. There is a different between the most popular and the best.

I have somehow always got the best. There is a different between the most popular and the best.

Who do you prefer from the current lot of music directors?

I think they are brilliant. The current lot can make music as well as sound. I think A.R.Rahman started experimenting with sound. His music was always sound oriented. He started the trend and people followed.

Name five of your favorite songs from among your vast repertoire.

They would be Chand Tare and Main Koi Aisa Geet from Yes Boss, Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan from Dhadkan, and Suno Na and Tauba from Chalte Chalte. I also like Yaad Piya Ki from my album Lamhe.

Any more private albums in the offing?

Right now, there is Lamhe. I don't make albums after albums. One album has to run after years and years. Tere Bina did well for three years. They are timeless. I don't make it like hot cakes that just sell and get over. Like all of Jagjit Singh's albums are evergreen! I think Tere Bina will always sell. Lamhe will also always sell. I don't work keeping current trends in mind. Even today, radio stations play Chalte Chalte and Yes Boss.

Do you compose music?

My albums are always my own compositions. Aashiqui wasn't my music but Tere Bina was.

Which female singer's voice do you think goes best with you for a duet?

It depends on the song. Maybe some songs don't suit me but someone else.

Is there someone from the current lot of music directors who you haven't worked with and would like to work with?

I have worked with everyone but not to a major extent.

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Originally posted by: apparaohoare

Lets not get involved in the personal life of these celebrities. We should not comment on anything being an outsider.

appa ji, agreeing with you.

Originally posted by: Bindiqueen06

who is abhijeet? abhijeet sawant is american idol 1 winner. But who is abhijeet? 😕 😕 😕

american idol 1😕😕😆.. he is Indian idol dear...

Well, once Abhijeet came to suneetha menon (Tarot reader) programme and was asking her about his personal life.. he said he is very unhappy with his wife because she spends too much, always suspious about him and listen to other people gossips n talks.. He sounded very upset...

Almost all singers are having marital problems.. Kumar sanu, ID, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi..etc etc...Just few days back i read Sonu went to Himalaya to seek peace... whatever it is all these people are talented, gifted and also bit unlucky....

Originally posted by: uknaik99

american idol 1😕😕😆.. he is Indian idol dear...

Well, once Abhijeet came to suneetha menon (Tarot reader) programme and was asking her about his personal life.. he said he is very unhappy with his wife because she spends too much, always suspious about him and listen to other people gossips n talks.. He sounded very upset...

Almost all singers are having marital problems.. Kumar sanu, ID, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi..etc etc...Just few days back i read Sonu went to Himalaya to seek peace... whatever it is all these people are talented, gifted and also bit unlucky....

What did sunitha menon say?

She must've blah blahed some obvious common sense stuff and got paid a bunch for that 🤢

Originally posted by: qwertyasdfgh

Nanmi munni bindi, yeh abhijit uncle ekdum badmash kisam ki lomdi hai jo kabhi kabaar accha ga leytey hai... inse dooor rahana kya?

😆

Sahi kaha