You should create music which comes from within and not bother about anything else.

One has to create music with mass appeal and not something which is niche. With niche music, you will only go a small distance.

It was in Delhi when I started doing jingles and making money through music.

I studied science. And I had a group of friends who were heavily into music and theatre.

One of the most iconic films ever made was 'Sholay.'

Who could think that children from the pockets of Himalaya sing folklore from Scotland and vice versa? Such an education in the initial years develops compassion and mutual respect for each other's skills.

Acting was always there in my mind, but I never tried too hard to take it up. I had to pay my bills, so I did whatever came my way. Music happened first, so I took it up quite passionately.

It's very challenging to be a playback singer in Bollywood.

When you sing for a film, you are not in control, because somebody else is directing it; somebody is doing the lyrics.

There's always a market for music.

It's a great feeling to be appreciated by music lovers.

I try to sing every number to the best of my ability, and I am glad people like it. I believe every number is special with a soul of its own.

I just try to sing every song with sincerity.

I don't do any special preparations before recording any number, nothing like deep breathing or meditation.

Music, to me, is something that connects to the soul.

After Silk Route disbanded I came on my own, and through the years, I have sung a few film songs while writing songs for my album.

I am getting to work with some good musicians, artistes, and composers.

If I had planned to be a singer, I would have got trained. In fact, I was more into theatre and plays while growing up.

I was offered a jingle, and that led to another one, followed by composing music for documentaries. It got me in contact with other artistes on the scene. We would meet, jam up, and that's how Silk Route was formed.

In a way, Delhi has contributed in my journey to become a successful singer.

I used to spend a lot of time dreaming and writing poetry.

I had a lot of Bengali friends in Delhi. The bands there had Bengali musicians: for example, Indian Ocean. We use to have a good amount of adda and sing songs through the night.

I have always loved singing.

I am really thankful to the audiences that they have appreciated all my songs and I have managed to touch their soul.

I firmly believe the way forward for our nation is to have a robust democracy.

Marriage is definitely a very comforting feeling.

Classroom singing is common in India, but no one gives you marks for that. My idea is to introduce music and singing as full-fledged subject so that talent can be polished at an early stage. Also, it will help alleviate stage fear.

Music is part of our culture.

Though I did M.Sc. from Dharamshala, I was always attracted towards music.

I would love to compose for an entire film because it will be a different experience.

When you are travelling, there's romance, and there's music.

I don't think Bollywood is my ultimate destination; I believe it's a part of my journey.

I don't see my singing for films as a transition from singing my own songs because I see it as part of the same picture.

When I sing, I try to make the song my own and sing it my way because, in my mind, I am not following any school of thought. I just make myself free.

I want to visit Moscow again and again in my life.

Be aware and hold the government accountable.

I love singing for films because there is a story to the song; it takes you down a new road.

I started my journey with 'Dooba Dooba.'

My wedding was a very private affair for close family and friends, so I had decided to hold a reception in my native town.