Shashaa feels great to be Shraddha's voice
New Delhi
Apr 21, 2017
It wasn't long ago when the audience saw Shraddha Kapoor grooving
to 'The humma song', sung by Shashaa Tirupati. Now the actress is
back with the same voice for the upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend',
and the singer feels great if people like to hear her as Shraddha's voice.
After the hit track from 'OK Jaanu', Shashaa is now
winning hearts with her songs 'Baarish' and 'Phir bhi tumko chaahunga'
from 'Half Girlfriend', which again stars Shraddha. Does she fear
that she will be only known as Shraddha's voice?
'Singers sing for various actors multiple times in their
career. This is just my second hit in this industry (Bollywood), coincidentally
both for Shraddha. In the past, I've sung for Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya
Rai's films, Aditi Rao Hydari, Gul Panag and Nithya Menon among others.
'Furthermore, it would be amazing to give voice to Katrina
Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma and Parineeti Chopra. As of
now, I feel great if people like hearing me as Shraddha's voice and I'd love
to sing another dozen songs for her if it means more 'Hummas' and 'Phir bhi
tumko chaahungas'. We are for the people,' Shashaa told IANS in an interview.
Apart from singing in Hindi, she has also successfully tried
her hand at Tamil and Telugu songs.
How different is it to work in the south film industry and
Bollywood?
'I suppose the only difference is that God has been kind
to have given me a certain level of stability and prominence in the music industry
down south, despite having no biological affiliation with the region, versus
a career that's just begun for me in Bollywood. In terms of music, both industries
are an amalgamation of melody, experimentation, technology, commercialism and
some serious talent,' she said.
Breaking into Bollywood was a gradual process for her.
'When I started off, I used to sing anything for the money
with high hopes that the song would become a hit and catapult me to stardom,
but that was me at 19. I've learnt so much since then and continue to learn
from old and new talent so, I am glad that things are working out at a pace
where I am now getting appreciation from the masses and the stalwarts. That
has made the wait worthwhile,' said the singer, who grew up in Canada.
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has been an important part
of her musical career. The two teamed up for films like 'Kochadaiiyaan
- The Warrior', 'Lingaa' and 'Mohenjo Daro'.
Talking about the maestro, she said: 'He is a musical
shrine. The level of emotional, musical and spiritual cognisance, stimulation
and elevation one may experience there is inexplicable.'
'After I record with him, I come back half dazed every
time, and wonder if I really just sang what he managed to extract from me. He
reveals capabilities that I myself am oblivious to. That's the magic of working
with Rahman Sir, and that set of new found skills may be applied anywhere. He
is also my go to person when I need guidance and direction.'
The 29-year-old also uses her talent for good causes.
'I'd like to be associated with orphans and old age homes.
In the past, I've raised funds for cancer patients and performed in charity
concerts for terminally ill children and war veterans as well as organised campaigns
for AIDS research. On a personal note, I would like to adopt a girl child sometime
in the future, if God allows,' she said.
New Delhi
Apr 21, 2017
It wasn't long ago when the audience saw Shraddha Kapoor grooving
to 'The humma song', sung by Shashaa Tirupati. Now the actress is
back with the same voice for the upcoming film 'Half Girlfriend',
and the singer feels great if people like to hear her as Shraddha's voice.
After the hit track from 'OK Jaanu', Shashaa is now
winning hearts with her songs 'Baarish' and 'Phir bhi tumko chaahunga'
from 'Half Girlfriend', which again stars Shraddha. Does she fear
that she will be only known as Shraddha's voice?
'Singers sing for various actors multiple times in their
career. This is just my second hit in this industry (Bollywood), coincidentally
both for Shraddha. In the past, I've sung for Deepika Padukone and Aishwarya
Rai's films, Aditi Rao Hydari, Gul Panag and Nithya Menon among others.
'Furthermore, it would be amazing to give voice to Katrina
Kaif, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma and Parineeti Chopra. As of
now, I feel great if people like hearing me as Shraddha's voice and I'd love
to sing another dozen songs for her if it means more 'Hummas' and 'Phir bhi
tumko chaahungas'. We are for the people,' Shashaa told IANS in an interview.
Apart from singing in Hindi, she has also successfully tried
her hand at Tamil and Telugu songs.
How different is it to work in the south film industry and
Bollywood?
'I suppose the only difference is that God has been kind
to have given me a certain level of stability and prominence in the music industry
down south, despite having no biological affiliation with the region, versus
a career that's just begun for me in Bollywood. In terms of music, both industries
are an amalgamation of melody, experimentation, technology, commercialism and
some serious talent,' she said.
Breaking into Bollywood was a gradual process for her.
'When I started off, I used to sing anything for the money
with high hopes that the song would become a hit and catapult me to stardom,
but that was me at 19. I've learnt so much since then and continue to learn
from old and new talent so, I am glad that things are working out at a pace
where I am now getting appreciation from the masses and the stalwarts. That
has made the wait worthwhile,' said the singer, who grew up in Canada.
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman has been an important part
of her musical career. The two teamed up for films like 'Kochadaiiyaan
- The Warrior', 'Lingaa' and 'Mohenjo Daro'.
Talking about the maestro, she said: 'He is a musical
shrine. The level of emotional, musical and spiritual cognisance, stimulation
and elevation one may experience there is inexplicable.'
'After I record with him, I come back half dazed every
time, and wonder if I really just sang what he managed to extract from me. He
reveals capabilities that I myself am oblivious to. That's the magic of working
with Rahman Sir, and that set of new found skills may be applied anywhere. He
is also my go to person when I need guidance and direction.'
The 29-year-old also uses her talent for good causes.
'I'd like to be associated with orphans and old age homes.
In the past, I've raised funds for cancer patients and performed in charity
concerts for terminally ill children and war veterans as well as organised campaigns
for AIDS research. On a personal note, I would like to adopt a girl child sometime
in the future, if God allows,' she said.
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