Hi all,
This is an interview that was carried in today's (9th Feb) edition of Calcutta Times, a supplement with Times of India in Kolkata.
'I never had a verbal feud with Himesh' :
SHAANOn his reported dispute with Himesh Reshammiya
PRIYANKA DASGUPTA
Q: Is it true that you had a spat with Himesh Reshammiya recently?
Q: But apparently you didn't agree to give a flattering 10 out of 10 to Himesh's protg for a show?
A: It's a fact that Himesh's protg, Vineet, sang Nikamma very well. The song has been composed by Himesh. But as a judge, I feel that there can a snag in everyone's performance. If every judge is giving the perfect 10 for a contestant, what's the point in having a judge? I feel that Vineet's rendition was very melodious. But the Nikamma song needs to have an animalistic appeal. That's how I have sung it for the film Kya Dil Ne Kahaa and it was the animalistic appeal that made the song so popular. Vineet came up with a very naapa tula performance. But that power in the song was slightly missing.
Q: Do you get upset when any singer sings your song offkey?
A: I feel very flattered when any singer sings my numbers. Why should I feel let down? In any case, I have always maintained that the film songs are actually the composers' babies. The singer is just lending his voice. The song ultimately belongs to the composer.
Here's the actual link...http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1408689.cms......(don't have to follow my earlier instructions....😳)
I think this interview shows how irritated everyone is with HR's antics.....even Shaan has talked about HR hyping Vinit!!! When will HR get some sense.😡
Plz post ur replies on what u think....Thanx.