Listeners want fresh voices.

I still recall how nervous I was when I went for the recording of 'Guzarish'… When I reached the studio, all of them were there - Rahman, Aamir Khan, lyricist Prasoon Joshi and director A.R. Murugadoss.

It's an amazing experience to perform in Nagpur! Music aficionados here appreciate good music and shower their love magnanimously on artistes.

I love to go to Aksa Beach at midnight.

I never thought I would do a reality show.

Music is in my genes. My entire family is into singing.

For listeners, the song 'Kehne ko jashn-e-baharaa hai' looks a very easy number. In fact, it was a challenge to sing the song as I had to really suppress my voice and make it appear like a casual track.

I have sung songs for several actors in movies, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Unfortunately, even after singing songs for their movies like 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' and 'Raees,' the two actors have not lip-synced them on screen.

People usually call me for experimental songs.

Ghazals can never die; they will come back.

If I'm given a choice to pick what I am interested in, I will definitely sing a ghazal for a movie.

I have always been complimented that my voice matches all actors like Shahid Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan.

When I had to sing 'Kajra re' for 'Bunty Aur Babli,' I thought that my voice will not match that of Amitabh Bachchan's.

A film is made for actors and actresses, not for singers.

I am very fond of western genres, including EDM.

I never doubted the fact that I could make it. I always believed in myself.

By the time one song gains popularity, another one is introduced.

Lucknow is one of my favourite cities.

Ghazal singing will come back with a bang.

Music is a blessing which God has given to all of us. All of us might not be able to sing but we have an ear for songs and music, that itself is a big blessing.

Music has no language barriers and this has been proved right several times by the Chennai audience.

Chennai audience is musically-inclined. They understand and enjoy different genres of music.

One has to be blessed to have a voice that creates impact.

Gujaratis not only love music, but they equally appreciate the artists. They express their appreciation wholeheartedly, they dance with you, sing along and always enjoy the music.

There is an endearing quality in Gujaratis and the way they celebrate their lives.

I don't mind even if I sing a few songs every year, but I just want to do quality work.

I have always enjoyed coming to Ahmedabad.

It's an honour when your audience sings along, more than they listen to you at a live gig.

My association with the Times of India has been a great journey. I have done over 15 shows within two years for the brand. I am glad to be a part of their events, as it gives me an opportunity to interact and perform for my fans across the country.

I like singing all kinds of songs, be it a soft number or a peppy track.

I enjoy singing soulful melodies because they add that extra zing to your performance.

I am a die hard fan of Lucknow food, so whenever I am in city I make sure to have the famous kebabs.

I have never followed anyone's style of singing.

I stand in support of royalty for singers, but sometimes things happen all of a sudden and you have to sign a contract.

I don't think I am hero material.

Ustad Ghulam Ali has been a huge influence and has guided me constantly. In fact, it was he who suggested I change my stage name to Javed Ali from Javed Hussain.

I know that composers know my voice type and what songs will suit me. I have been able to mould my voice according to the nature of the song given to me, be it rock, pop or jazz.

Though I come from Delhi, many other artistes like me attained success in Maharashtra.

Many people say that theatre has no money, but it has been the stepping stone for the best film actors of our times like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Paresh Rawal, etc.

I am a student of Ghulam Ali, who was like my guru. I changed my name in his honour.

When you hear a romantic song, the feeling is incomparable.

In the beginning, many composers didn't have confidence in me. It's not their fault. It only comes after you've delivered your first hit.

Dance numbers continue to be popular and I believe soulful and romantic tracks, too, will never go out of trend.

When you have fun doing something, you should immerse yourself in it completely.

I have got a lot of appreciation from people and they really like my voice in Sufi songs, so I will continue with that, but I'm also experimenting with other types of songs.

I have a taste for ghazals and I like them.

Whenever I sing a song, I just want it to reach out to the audience.

I don't feel that I have achieved anything, I just want people to love my songs.

When I came to Mumbai, I realised an individual should be versatile, and in playback singing you have different genres where you can explore yourself.

People are surprised when they realise that I have sung 'Tinku Jiya' as they felt it was not my genre. As a musician, till the time I don't try something, I don't refuse it. I like challenging jobs.