Originally posted by: shehzaadi91
I didn't like Yashita's singing that much..maybe since I don't like the song itself. But at some times I felt she was singing in falsetto.
did you read this shehzadi?
'I'm not ashamed of singing at private weddings'
Sonu Niigaam's talk session with Rachana Dubey.
So Rafi Resurrected is finally releasing in India.
Yes, Sa Re Ga Ma released the album in the international market before bringing it to India. It's already a hit in the US and in Europe. It found a market in the UK too because of the presence of the Symphony Orchestra.
What's happening with the private album of your father (Agam Kumar Niigam)?
He has collaborated with T-Series on three very successful albums. He's committed to a fourth one now.
And what's the update on the careeer of your sister Neekita's career after Marigold?
To make it the top you need to be super-ambitious. She'll always get work but I don't want her to go through the grind. If someone wants her to sing, they will call. She's done good work with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, MM Kreem and Sandeep Chowta.
You're supposed to be playing the lead in two movies. Apparently you want Sunidhi Chauhan as your heroine in one of them.
Don't believe half of what you hear. It's true I'm getting quite a few offers. I've been reading plenty of scripts in the last eight months but I haven't zeroed in on a project yet. I'm proud of is Love in Nepal. The other films started off well but then went somewhere else. This time I want to play safe. I won't do a film I'll be embarrassed by all my life.
You once said that you are the highest paid singer.
Singers aren't paid much. Sunidhi (Chauhan) and Shreya (Ghoshal) are among the highest paid singers. I don't sing unless I get my price.. at the same time, I'm not stubborn about my fee. Most of us prefer to concentrate on live shows which get us big bucks. But for friends, we sometimes sing for free.
You sing even at private weddings.
What's wrong with that? It's nothing to be ashamed of. These functions earn me my bread and butter. I've been performing since I was three..sometimes at melas, weddings and government functions. Those who say they don't do shows have probably never been invited. It's not a joke to sing for two hours at a stretch, without a sip of water or a visit to the washroom. I'm not like those actors who dance for 20 minutes and take home a fat cheque. I justify every rupee I'm paid.
You once hosted Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Today, Abhas Joshi and Aditya Narayan have taken over. How do you feel when you see them on the show that made you a household name?
I was one of the first one to exploit the medium of television. Mika recently messaged me to tell me that he's learnt the art of exploiting TV from my experiences. When I hosted Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, I spoke from the heart. Shows weren't scripted then. Who says singers always have to be behind the mike? Today, music is visible.. composers, singers, lyricists, they are all doing shows. There's a face associated with every show, whether it's Madonna or Sunidhi Chauhan.
Does your son, Neevan, show signs of following in your footsteps?
(Smiling fondly) I have a recording of him trying to match sur and taal with me. He was only eight months old then. He's a bright kid. I'll support him irrespective of whether he wants to be a singer, a cricketer or a sadhu.
Udne Ki Aasha
Kumkum Bhagya
