December 1, 2017
Singer Sunidhi Chauhan says there is abundance of talent in the world
and it's good to have new artistes joining the music industry every year. They
give her a boost to do something new.
Sunidhi shot to fame when she won
the singing competition show "Meri Awaz Suno" in the mid-1990s. Since then the
country has witnessed a mushrooming of singing-based reality shows. The
participants often grab opportunities in Bollywood. Does she see them as
competitors?
"People have been entering the industry since forever.
There were times when there were more and times when there were less. There is
talent everywhere so no one can stop them. It is good," Sunidhi told IANS over
phone from Mumbai.
"Why do you have to have just a handful of people as
'talented people' in a country? I learn from these people. They give me a boost
to do something new because they get me excited and inspire me. I know that it's
difficult to appreciate others. But if you can, then it's only going to help you
to grow as an artiste," she added.
She will soon be seen as a judge on
Amazon Prime Video's first reality show - "The Remix".
"The Remix" will
be a 10-episode music reality competition show where DJs and singers pair up to
create remixes and compete for a big prize.
"There is nothing fake in
the show. It is pure music. There are songs that are being remixed but not all
of us know what all goes into making a remix. That's what you will get to see in
this show," she said.
"I am happy there are so many reality shows which
means there are many platforms. But a lot of drama is happening in other shows.
They show a contestant's background or tell sad stories. Whether it is a dance
or singing reality show, you see people crying.
"'The Remix' stands out.
It celebrates music. It's about sound and visuals. It is a treat to the eyes,"
added the former judge of "The Voice".
The "Beedi jalaile" hitmaker is
joined by DJ Nucleya and composer Amit Trivedi on the judging panel.
"Being on the judging panel was fun and also a learning experience. I got to
know a lot about DJing. After knowing a little more about DJing, it is a lot
more fun to listen to EDM or remixed songs. As an artiste, you should learn each
and every genre," she said.
Asked about her other projects, she said:
"Right now I am coming out with a baby. I am expected to deliver by
mid-December. An album will not happen for the next four months at least. I will
be working on it for sure.
"I haven't decided the theme of the songs but
I am working on the melodies that I would like to sing."
Is she nervous
to deliver her first child?
"I am petrified but it's a good feeling.
Thankfully, I have a lovely family. My in-laws are great. I think it will be
fine," said Sunidhi, who is married to composer Hitesh Sonik.