I do agree that when a singer sings all the songs for one actor in a film, the impact is much better.

The power and reach of music should never be underestimated.

I am completely attached to my roots, and therefore you will see a Pahadi touch in all my albums.

My parents tell me that I've been singing since I was really young.

I can't take credit for the success of my songs.

My cousin lives in Delhi, so I kept visiting the city and got really fascinated with DU. Apart from studies, one also gets good exposure to music here. For an artist, there are a lot of opportunities in the city.

I sang so many beautiful compositions, but 'Rockstar' was indeed magic.

As I was born and brought up in Himachal Pradesh, I used to listen to a lot of Hindi songs over radio apart from ghazals, western music, and 'Himachali' folk songs.

For me, music is for the soul - no matter whether the song is composed by me or by someone else.

It is hard work composing a song for a film and showing it to makers: 50% of the tune remains the same, and the remaining 50% is changed to suit the script.

I would take my guitar to college and sit for hours in the hills humming to myself.

My personal favourites include J. J. Cale, R. D. Burman, Mehdi Hassan, and Ghulam Ali.

I was making music simultaneously while studying B. Sc. and M. Sc.

Delhi has played a pivotal role in my both personal and professional life.

I always say a song is like a ship. Once it has been made, you let it sail. Let the waves take it in the direction it wants to.

In schools, if you go to teach kids with less interest in music the nuances of music, they feel deviated, as it is very technical. But teaching them songs, to begin with, creates a natural desire in them to know the other country, their eating habits, the way they dress up, how they look, and other things.

It never occurred to me that I'd be a musician. I was just drunk on music, jamming with friends, chilling out with lot of music around.

The real deal is when you are friends with someone said since ninth standard or college days: the person who has been with you through your struggle and stayed with you through thick and thin.

I was born and brought up in Himalchal Pradesh, so I have bond with mountains and love being surrounded by them. So I love Nepal.

Music has been an important part of my life.

After a song comes out, it doesn't remain yours.

I like traveling, eating, and relaxing at home.

'Fitoor,' in a way, signifies my journey through the years. It's a collection of 10 songs that I have written. It's basically about what I have been experiencing.

Music has always been a part of my life. It's my way of expression.

In terms of creativity, both are equally satisfying. Music album is for yourself, where you compose songs and stuff like that, and in films, you have a story, characters, and songs penned by someone else.

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.