From iconic dance numbers such as i love you i love you and Dard-e-Disco, and soulful tunes like Haule Haule and Ramta Jogi, Sukhwinder Singh‘s music has attracted the attention of music lovers around the world. We met him recently when he performed in Ahmedabad and the singer told us that every show is a celebration for him. “Every time I perform on stage, I feel like I’m celebrating. I don’t stress about what I’m going to do. I just enjoy the process.” The singer told how he felt about gujarati folk musichow Jie Hao Become a reality, why he doesn’t believe in competition and more. extract:
“Whenever I feel lazy, I listen to Chhaiya Chhaiya”
The singer says he is an admirer of Gujarati folk music. He said, “It is a combination of emotion and celebration. The emotional impact is understated while the dance is full of energy. Their combination is the beauty of Gujarati folk and the reason why it touches the heart. The same combination applies to Chhaiya Chhaiya Or Chak De. It’s very rare that I found Chhaiya Chhaiya to be such a hit on social media. Sometimes I even felt like it wasn’t my song. It’s everyone’s song! Whenever I’m feeling lazy, especially when I’m traveling, I put this song on and it feels like instant therapy.
“Jai Ho is not fit to be a part of any movie”
Elaborating on the making of the Oscar-winning song “Jai Ho,” Singh said the song was not originally planned to be part of “Jai Ho.” slumdog millionaire“When I recorded Jai Ho, it was not a part of any film. I recorded it in the presence of Gulzar saab. I sang the song just because I liked the lyrics. I told Gulzar saab, ‘Zari aaj tak Sirf kapdo me dekhi hai, aapne pure aasmaan ko zari wala kar diya” (referring to the lyrics zari wale neele aasmaan ke tale.) So I recorded it and sent the CD to AR. Rahman Even he was surprised that I had recorded a song that was not suitable to be in any film. Much later, Rahman Saab told me that the song had been chosen for the Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire. When the Oscars came around, I felt like it was the right decision. However, I didn’t have any expectations at the beginning, I just liked the song so I sang it,” he said.
“Artificial intelligence won’t distract me”
Recently, an artificial intelligence clip of Mohd Rafi singing Singh’s song Haule Haule went viral on social media. Talking about whether this is a shocking approach, he said, “Rafi saab agar gaate ye gaana, toh shayad mujhse behtar hi gaate (laughs). I will not be divided because of new technologies such as artificial intelligence entering the field of music Heart.Kitna fark padega uske aa jaane se? Nowadays, machines have also made it easier to release and record songs. However, unique and original compositions and music will always find their way.
“I don’t believe in making my life a competition”
“I’m not a workaholic,” Singh admits. “I don’t want to be a contestant and make my life a competition. Work happens at your own pace, but I believe in maintaining a balance between action and relaxation. When When your body is rested, your work speeds up on its own. I always establish a happy, relaxed and celebratory mindset before I get to the studio and make sure everything is ready. way.
He added: “I’m someone who’s always focused on the present. Every time I release a new song, I re-establish myself in the industry. Maybe that’s why I still get invited to perform at events. But , I have a lot of respect for the past because that’s where I gained my experience.
