My music directors are my awards: Sukhwinder Singh
Mumbai, Dec 3
National Award winning singer Sukhwinder Singh says though
he won many prestigious awards, he values music directors more than just the
trophies.
'My music directors are bigger awards for me than the trophy.
Winning award is a reward for me that comes with a great song. I do not create
them but music director does. So, for me, they are my awards,' Singh told IANS
here in an interview.
The 62-year-old singer added: 'Whether it is Filmfare Best
Male Playback Award for 'Chaiyaa Chaiyaa', 'Haule Haule', National Film Award
for Best Male Playback Singer for 'Bismil' and 'Jai ho', all credit goes to
music directors and composers. They created such magic songs!'
'Jai Ho' is one of the songs, composed by A. R. Rahman and
sung by him that won an Oscar. Though initially Singh and Rahman planned to
perform together on the occasion, it did not materialise.
Asked if there is any regret that he has for not performing
at the Oscar ceremony, he said, 'Yes, there was a momentary upsetness but I
am not carrying any baggage of bitterness. In fact, why should I? Rahman launched
me and gave me the opportunity to sing a song that has got so much mileage.
How could I ignore all that and just hold on to a small incident? I think I
am talking about it today after seven years just to answer your question.'
The singer collaborated with Rahman from the beginning of his
musical journey in Bollywood and delivered hits like 'Ruth Aa Gayee Re', 'Ramta
Jogi', 'Main Albeli', ' Ghanana Ghanan', ' Mitwa' to name a few apart from the
iconic 'Chaiyaa Chaiyaa' and 'Jai Ho'.
Singh says the best way to promote a song is by singing it
well.
'The best way to promote a song is to sing it well. Rest will
fall in place. I think new age singers are focusing on overall package so much
that they are missing the core factor. As a singer your focus should be on the
song, the best gift you can give to your music directors and listeners is a
soulful rendition of the song that you have got to sing,'he said.
Asked about new age singers, he said: 'I think there are some
distinct voices are coming in and some female singers are amazing. Sorry, I
am bad with names, so I cannot take one.'
So, what is the tip that he would like to give to all the budding
singers?
'Sing it from your heart and internalize the song before delivering
the rendition. Do not just sing it from your throat, because your throat might
get an infection, your heart won't!' smiled Sukhwinder.
Mumbai, Dec 3
National Award winning singer Sukhwinder Singh says though
he won many prestigious awards, he values music directors more than just the
trophies.
'My music directors are bigger awards for me than the trophy.
Winning award is a reward for me that comes with a great song. I do not create
them but music director does. So, for me, they are my awards,' Singh told IANS
here in an interview.
The 62-year-old singer added: 'Whether it is Filmfare Best
Male Playback Award for 'Chaiyaa Chaiyaa', 'Haule Haule', National Film Award
for Best Male Playback Singer for 'Bismil' and 'Jai ho', all credit goes to
music directors and composers. They created such magic songs!'
'Jai Ho' is one of the songs, composed by A. R. Rahman and
sung by him that won an Oscar. Though initially Singh and Rahman planned to
perform together on the occasion, it did not materialise.
Asked if there is any regret that he has for not performing
at the Oscar ceremony, he said, 'Yes, there was a momentary upsetness but I
am not carrying any baggage of bitterness. In fact, why should I? Rahman launched
me and gave me the opportunity to sing a song that has got so much mileage.
How could I ignore all that and just hold on to a small incident? I think I
am talking about it today after seven years just to answer your question.'
The singer collaborated with Rahman from the beginning of his
musical journey in Bollywood and delivered hits like 'Ruth Aa Gayee Re', 'Ramta
Jogi', 'Main Albeli', ' Ghanana Ghanan', ' Mitwa' to name a few apart from the
iconic 'Chaiyaa Chaiyaa' and 'Jai Ho'.
Singh says the best way to promote a song is by singing it
well.
'The best way to promote a song is to sing it well. Rest will
fall in place. I think new age singers are focusing on overall package so much
that they are missing the core factor. As a singer your focus should be on the
song, the best gift you can give to your music directors and listeners is a
soulful rendition of the song that you have got to sing,'he said.
Asked about new age singers, he said: 'I think there are some
distinct voices are coming in and some female singers are amazing. Sorry, I
am bad with names, so I cannot take one.'
So, what is the tip that he would like to give to all the budding
singers?
'Sing it from your heart and internalize the song before delivering
the rendition. Do not just sing it from your throat, because your throat might
get an infection, your heart won't!' smiled Sukhwinder.
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