sonu nigam to perform in IIT BOMBAY cult fest ..
sonu will perform in mood indigo this december ...
sonu is coming down to chennai for a show at IIT saarang on jan 28 2009
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Positive talk on Rafi Resurrected
Positive talk on Rafi Resurrected
Sony telecast a Sonu Nigam concert in London (An Evening In London). The concert was a tribute to Mohammad Rafi, and Sonu sang — very well — many of the singer’s memorable numbers (as well as a few of the not-somemorable ones). But the really interesting part of the concert was that Sonu was accompanied — not by his musicians from Mumbai — but by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. I almost did a double take, seeing all the solemn-faced Brits industriously playing music for songs like Chaahe koi mujhe junglee kahe on their violins and cellos. It was also good to see a film event that wasn’t an award function crammed with dance performances. And Sonu did nothing more than just sing; there was no frenzied dancing or leaping around the stage in an attempt to pump up the energy levels.http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=5ac6d75b-b966-4407-90bb-278670730101&&Headline=Is+this+the+advent+of+a+new+soap+era%3f
A show called "Rafi Resurrected" - by Sonu Nigaam in front of a sold out Birmingham Symphony concert hall with a live orchestra was telecasted last Sunday on Sony TV. If ever there was a singer who idolised Rafi saab and could probably sing his songs with utmost ease it has to be Sonu Nigaam. A tremendous evening with one lilting tune after another was sung with the orchestra which was completely filled with people of British origin. Can't wait for the album to hit the market . Am sure to buy it !Youtube videos as always, provide the required snippets of the concert. Be it "Patthar ke sanam" or "yaad na jaaye" or "dil ke jharoke se" or "yahoo" , it was sung with perfection! If you haven't seen it and your a fan of old hindi songs, then definitely this is a must listen album!
The English album is titled 'Spirit Unfolding'
The English album is titled 'Spirit Unfolding'
Part 1SONU NIIGAAM, who is working on an English album, tells ANKIT AJMERA that he believes in reinventing himself and experimenting with different genres of musicSonu Nigam seems to be a very busy man. After completing three solo albums this year — Classically Mild, Rafi Resurrected and Maha Ganesha — he is now working on an English pop album.
Part 1SONU NIIGAAM, who is working on an English album, tells ANKIT AJMERA that he believes in reinventing himself and experimenting with different genres of musicSonu Nigam seems to be a very busy man. After completing three solo albums this year — Classically Mild, Rafi Resurrected and Maha Ganesha — he is now working on an English pop album.
Recently he also performed with Indian sitar funk Niladri Kumar and renowned jazz pianist Jean Francois Maljean. It was for the first time the three artists performed together in India. Their music was an amalgamation of Indian classical, jazz and pop.Sonuji - “It’s been raining films but I haven’t decided which ones to pick.
Concerts are keeping me busy presently and I am finding it hard to find time for the second video of my album Classically Mild. I can’t talk about my English album though,” he says. The English album is titled Spirit Unfolding and will be a fusion of English and Eastern tunes. It is likely to be released by March next year.
Sonu believes in reinventing himself and experimenting with different styles of music. “For me variety is the spice of life. If you remember I started with Accha Sila Diya in Bewafa Sanam and gradually moved to making better music,” he says.
Like his music, Sonu also believes in working with his looks. He is often seen donning a new look nowadays. He says, “I like to experiment with my looks. I believe if you are upgrading yourself in your work then it must reflect in your looks too.” Coming back to the English album, he says it was not a planned move. “I am not a meticulous planner and nothing is ever planned in my life. I grew listening to jazz and English pop music and always wanted to make English songs. Now I just got the opportunity and so I am doing it,” he says.It’s been a long time since Sonu acted in any film. Is he doing anything on the acting front? “There are things in the pipeline but nothing has materialised yet,” he says. What does he think of a film like Rock On? Would he have liked to play one of the characters in the film? “I haven’t watched the film but my parents say it’s a superb movie. So I believe it must be good. If a role was offered to me in Rock On, I would have definitely done it. But it was never offered to me,” he says.
35+ Karaoke Tracks Of Sonuji's Hit Songs :)
35+ Karaoke Tracks Of Sonuji's Hit Songs :)
Hii frenzz here are some karaoke collections of Sonuji's songs..Hope u'll like themhttp://www.4shared.com/dir/5053428/af9467d6/Karaoke_-_Sonu_Nigam.html
Hii frenzz here are some karaoke collections of Sonuji's songs..Hope u'll like themhttp://www.4shared.com/dir/5053428/af9467d6/Karaoke_-_Sonu_Nigam.html
Sonu Nigam likes Salman Khan's body
Sonu Nigam likes Salman Khan's body
Sonu Nigam is so impressed with Bollywood star Salman Khan's well-toned body that he urged the actor, who has often exposed his six-pack abs on screen, to flaunt his well-built legs too.
Sonu, who is a fitness freak himself and took initial lessons of exercising from the actor, said: "I started my fitness lessons with Salman. It is during that time that I saw him exercising and found his legs in perfect shape with perfect muscles.""We are familiar with his perfect six-pack abs and the upper body muscles, but fans have yet to see his muscular legs, which are so perfect. I think he should expose his legs too, which he has not done often," Sonu added.Sonu was speaking at a function held here recently to celebrate the success of the music of "Yuvvraaj".
Releasing 21st Nov 2008, the movie has Salman in the lead role.Reacting to Sonu's statement, Salman said: "I have done it on a few occasions, but not too often. If need arises and there is a demand, I would surely do it. But, it has to be done by keeping the Indian sensibilities in mind," the actor remarked.
Sonu Nigam is so impressed with Bollywood star Salman Khan's well-toned body that he urged the actor, who has often exposed his six-pack abs on screen, to flaunt his well-built legs too.
Sonu, who is a fitness freak himself and took initial lessons of exercising from the actor, said: "I started my fitness lessons with Salman. It is during that time that I saw him exercising and found his legs in perfect shape with perfect muscles.""We are familiar with his perfect six-pack abs and the upper body muscles, but fans have yet to see his muscular legs, which are so perfect. I think he should expose his legs too, which he has not done often," Sonu added.Sonu was speaking at a function held here recently to celebrate the success of the music of "Yuvvraaj".
Releasing 21st Nov 2008, the movie has Salman in the lead role.Reacting to Sonu's statement, Salman said: "I have done it on a few occasions, but not too often. If need arises and there is a demand, I would surely do it. But, it has to be done by keeping the Indian sensibilities in mind," the actor remarked.
Acting is more satisfying than singing-Sonuji
Acting is more satisfying than singing-Sonuji
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IANS) He is one of the most successful and popular playback singers in Bollywood, but it is acting that gives Sonu Nigam greater happiness.”I admit my films did not do well, but my work was appreciated. Acting gave me great happiness. Not a single critic wrote bad things about my performance. I think it is better to be appreciated in a flop than to be a part of a hit film where your work is not recognised,” Sonu told IANS.
Sonu said he still gets acting offers, but can’t accept them.“I am busy with my singing assignments which include shows, playback singing and private albums. Right now I am busy with my shows abroad and also a few albums. So, I have put aside my acting offers. But I am open for it and will perhaps do a project a year later.”In the recent past, he had shows in Birmingham, London and Manchester in Britain and in various cities in the UAE.Sonu, who has won 33 awards for playback singing including the Filmfare award, says initially music directors were hesitant to work with him.“I was never the first choice for the best compositions. Music directors used to give all the good compositions to singers like Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan and Abhijeet. I was only offered qawali or songs that needed a voice like Rafi,” said Nigam, who has recorded the highest number of songs of Mohammad Rafi in T-Series’s “Rafi Ki Yaadein” series.
Today he is singing for top league actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan, among others.Sonu, who started his career as a playback singer with Gulshan Kumar’s “Aaja Meri Jaan”, also clarified that Kumar was not his mentor.“Gulshan Kumar gave me the much-needed break, but he was not responsible for shaping my career.”
However, Sonu admits Gulshan Kumar gave him the chance to survive in the playback world. “Gulshan Kumar was the reason for me and my family shifting to Mumbai from Delhi. Regular work opportuniies from T-Series helped me to survive in the city"
Live Earth: Sonuji & Hrithik to join Bon Jovi
Live Earth: Sonuji & Hrithik to join Bon Jovi
The Live Earth India concert, which is scheduled to be held on December 7 in Mumbai had already confirmed the presence of international musicians like Jon Bon Jovi and Roger Waters, sharing stage space with Indian singing stars like Sonu Niigaam and Sunidhi Chauhan. The latest is that even Hrithik Roshan and the Rock On stars — Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal — are set to join the concert, apparently at the request of the Bachchans. When contacted to confirm the news, all Sabas Joseph of Wizcraft is saying right now is that, “We are still finalising the details... but let me assure you, no previous concert has ever seen this kind of line-up.”The Live Earth concert was first held in July last year to focus attention on golbal warming, with simultaneous concerts in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesberg and Hamburg. The event partners with former US vice president and Nobel Prize winner Al Gore and his organisation, The Alliance For Climate Protection.
The Live Earth India concert, which is scheduled to be held on December 7 in Mumbai had already confirmed the presence of international musicians like Jon Bon Jovi and Roger Waters, sharing stage space with Indian singing stars like Sonu Niigaam and Sunidhi Chauhan. The latest is that even Hrithik Roshan and the Rock On stars — Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal — are set to join the concert, apparently at the request of the Bachchans. When contacted to confirm the news, all Sabas Joseph of Wizcraft is saying right now is that, “We are still finalising the details... but let me assure you, no previous concert has ever seen this kind of line-up.”The Live Earth concert was first held in July last year to focus attention on golbal warming, with simultaneous concerts in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesberg and Hamburg. The event partners with former US vice president and Nobel Prize winner Al Gore and his organisation, The Alliance For Climate Protection.
Big Fm 2nd Anniversary-Pics
Big Fm 2nd Anniversary-Pics
http://www.starboxoffice.com/gallery/big_fm.asp?img_no=2&name=big_fm
http://www.starboxoffice.com/gallery/big_fm.asp?img_no=2&name=big_fm
Sonuji at the Aditya Birla Concert in Mumbai
Sonuji at the Aditya Birla Concert in Mumbai
Here are some pics of the concert in Bombay on 16th Nov 2008 for Sangeet Kala Kendra and Aditya Birla Group..One cracker of a concert this one was..coz I was sitting in the front row and watching..http://www.filmicafe.com/photo_event_images.php?cat_id=1&subcat_id=2&event_id=1838&sort=viewhttp://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/23597/sonu-nigam-performs-at-birla-concert.htmlhttp://verastyles.ning.com/photo/sonu-nigam-performs-at-thehttp://www.inditop.com/event-gallary/sonu-nigam-performs-at-birla-concert
Here are some pics of the concert in Bombay on 16th Nov 2008 for Sangeet Kala Kendra and Aditya Birla Group..One cracker of a concert this one was..coz I was sitting in the front row and watching..http://www.filmicafe.com/photo_event_images.php?cat_id=1&subcat_id=2&event_id=1838&sort=viewhttp://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/23597/sonu-nigam-performs-at-birla-concert.htmlhttp://verastyles.ning.com/photo/sonu-nigam-performs-at-thehttp://www.inditop.com/event-gallary/sonu-nigam-performs-at-birla-concert
GHAJINI: Sonu makes an exception for Rahman
GHAJINI: Sonu makes an exception for RahmanNovember 15, 2008 1:24:45 PM ISTAbid, Bollywood Trade News NetworkWhen the first visuals of the melodious romantic track, "Guzarish", from the Aamir Khan–Asin starrer, GHAJINI were aired, almost everyone was unanimous that the melodious number was rendered by the king of love ballads, Sonu Nigam. To an extent they were right, and to an extent wrong! Right in the sense that the hauntingly beautiful humming in the beginning of the soundtrack is indeed by Sonu and wrong because Prasoon Joshi's lovely lyrics have been sung by Javed Ali of "Jashn–e–Bahara", (JODHAA–AKBAR) fame. Sonu is there only as a guest vocalist, lending his unique appeal to the song which can be called its USP as well as its highlight and also forms the background music in the promos. The extremely choosy and busy Sonu has made this (a sort of singing guest appearance!) an exception for the music maestro A.R.Rahman, whom he shares a great bond with ever since his DIL SE days right up to YUVVRAAJ . The much anticipated GHAJINI audio is expected to be released/launched today.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Does it mean Sonu didn't sing any full song in Ghajini:-(?
Monday, November 10, 2008
A different tune for Sonu Niigaam - Interview !!!
A different tune for Sonu Niigaam - Interview !!!
In India, they call him the man with the golden voice. But despite continued requests from Bollywood's music directors, 35-year-old Sonu Niigam has all but turned his back on a profitable playback career. He prefers instead to tap into a vast back catalogue of hits that he uses for lucrative live shows in India and around the world. Certainly, the fans are lining up to see him in action – a recent show in London where he performed the hits of Bollywood legend Mohammed Rafi was totally sold out.
Q - Dubai can expect to see a touch of that when Niigam returns to the Dubai Tennis Stadium for his annual concert on Thursday.
A - But audiences should expect something totally new, he told Emirates Business at his Mumbai home last week. We talked to him about the show, his passion for music, Mohammad Rafi, and his selective approach to Bollywood.
Q - What can Dubai audiences expect from your show next week?
A - Dubai is a rich centre, not just in terms of its financial status, but also in terms of the taste of its people. It's always a pleasure to perform in front of an audience who is aware of your real calibre. I have worked out a different sort of show for Dubai this time, because in Dubai you can experiment and try new stuff. But of course I am not going to tell you what that will be.
Q - You're just back from the UK. I believe your London gig was sold out?
A - The first show was at Birmingham. The audience there are usually very prim and proper – you know, the sort that only clap at the end of a show. They're not like Indian audiences who keep screaming throughout. And that show was a grand success. So the curiosity levels were extremely high in London and the tickets were all sold out. And it was a great success too.
Q - Tell us about the incident a couple of months ago when a girl ran onto stage and kissed you? Weren't you injured?
A - The girl didn't intend to injure me. She just held on to me as she was dragged away. The stage scene is very different and India is just opening up to it now. But in the West, crazier things happen. I was surprised as I have not seen such adulation before. But such things are proof that the artist is doing well and I take it as a huge compliment. So the more it happens, the better I feel.
Q - Talking about variety, the album you put out earlier this year, Classically Mild, is different from what you normally do?
A - I wanted to do something more substantial. I did the album for people who have always come to me and asked what's wrong with Indian music. It was an album meant for people who love classical music. I don't expect people who aren't interested in classical music to buy it. And this is something I can be proud of when I'm older.
Q - You've cut back on playback singing – are the rumours that you've given up Bollywood true?
A - I'm not giving it up altogether but I won't be singing as much I did before. I'm looking forward to a few good songs. It's just that I'm a little careful and like to do some quality music now. I'm not at the stage any more where I need to do a vast quantity of work. I see music as just a part of my life now; when I turn 70 and am not able to sing, I don't want to feel that I didn't do anything in life besides singing.
Q - What about reports that you're making an acting comeback?
A - I am short of time right now. I have not finalised anything as I have lots of other work.
In India, they call him the man with the golden voice. But despite continued requests from Bollywood's music directors, 35-year-old Sonu Niigam has all but turned his back on a profitable playback career. He prefers instead to tap into a vast back catalogue of hits that he uses for lucrative live shows in India and around the world. Certainly, the fans are lining up to see him in action – a recent show in London where he performed the hits of Bollywood legend Mohammed Rafi was totally sold out.
Q - Dubai can expect to see a touch of that when Niigam returns to the Dubai Tennis Stadium for his annual concert on Thursday.
A - But audiences should expect something totally new, he told Emirates Business at his Mumbai home last week. We talked to him about the show, his passion for music, Mohammad Rafi, and his selective approach to Bollywood.
Q - What can Dubai audiences expect from your show next week?
A - Dubai is a rich centre, not just in terms of its financial status, but also in terms of the taste of its people. It's always a pleasure to perform in front of an audience who is aware of your real calibre. I have worked out a different sort of show for Dubai this time, because in Dubai you can experiment and try new stuff. But of course I am not going to tell you what that will be.
Q - You're just back from the UK. I believe your London gig was sold out?
A - The first show was at Birmingham. The audience there are usually very prim and proper – you know, the sort that only clap at the end of a show. They're not like Indian audiences who keep screaming throughout. And that show was a grand success. So the curiosity levels were extremely high in London and the tickets were all sold out. And it was a great success too.
Q - Tell us about the incident a couple of months ago when a girl ran onto stage and kissed you? Weren't you injured?
A - The girl didn't intend to injure me. She just held on to me as she was dragged away. The stage scene is very different and India is just opening up to it now. But in the West, crazier things happen. I was surprised as I have not seen such adulation before. But such things are proof that the artist is doing well and I take it as a huge compliment. So the more it happens, the better I feel.
Q - Talking about variety, the album you put out earlier this year, Classically Mild, is different from what you normally do?
A - I wanted to do something more substantial. I did the album for people who have always come to me and asked what's wrong with Indian music. It was an album meant for people who love classical music. I don't expect people who aren't interested in classical music to buy it. And this is something I can be proud of when I'm older.
Q - You've cut back on playback singing – are the rumours that you've given up Bollywood true?
A - I'm not giving it up altogether but I won't be singing as much I did before. I'm looking forward to a few good songs. It's just that I'm a little careful and like to do some quality music now. I'm not at the stage any more where I need to do a vast quantity of work. I see music as just a part of my life now; when I turn 70 and am not able to sing, I don't want to feel that I didn't do anything in life besides singing.
Q - What about reports that you're making an acting comeback?
A - I am short of time right now. I have not finalised anything as I have lots of other work.
Sonuji at The world famous Hampi Utsav
Sonuji at The world famous Hampi Utsav
Renowned artistes such as Asha Bhonsle, Pankaj Udhas, Sonu Nigam, Hamsalekha, Vinayak Torvi, M. Venkatesh Kumar, Shovana Narayan (Kathak), Shobha Naidu and Swapna Sundari (dancers), B.K. Sumitra and troupe and B.R. Chaya and troupe would perform.
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=98670
Renowned artistes such as Asha Bhonsle, Pankaj Udhas, Sonu Nigam, Hamsalekha, Vinayak Torvi, M. Venkatesh Kumar, Shovana Narayan (Kathak), Shobha Naidu and Swapna Sundari (dancers), B.K. Sumitra and troupe and B.R. Chaya and troupe would perform.
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=98670
Sonuji Sings in Ghajini - Confirmed!!
Sonuji Sings in Ghajini - Confirmed!!
hello mates, a good news.. Sonuji is surely singing a song in ghajini which is supposed to hit the theatres in 25th of dec.
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-Promos/H0afNS61/3/Promo-1-Ghajini.html
This is the first promo of ghajini and sonuji can be heard humming in the background..
hello mates, a good news.. Sonuji is surely singing a song in ghajini which is supposed to hit the theatres in 25th of dec.
http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/broadband/video/Movie-Promos/H0afNS61/3/Promo-1-Ghajini.html
This is the first promo of ghajini and sonuji can be heard humming in the background..
Akon and Sonuji......
Akon and Sonuji......
"Akon's manager had a fruitful discussion with Rahman. Rahman will soon meet Akon in Atlanta to finalise an action plan. They have a few things in mind that will be executed soon. Akon is also looking forward to working with solo singers like Sonu Nigam and cut more albums for Indian audiences," added the source.http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article§id=30&contentid=2008092320080923034506387283b98cf
"Akon's manager had a fruitful discussion with Rahman. Rahman will soon meet Akon in Atlanta to finalise an action plan. They have a few things in mind that will be executed soon. Akon is also looking forward to working with solo singers like Sonu Nigam and cut more albums for Indian audiences," added the source.http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article§id=30&contentid=2008092320080923034506387283b98cf
Sonuji models for OK magazine
Sonuji models for OK magazine
Jack of all trades: Sonu Nigam models for OK! magPiya Hingorani / CNN-IBNTimePublished on Wed, Sep 03, 2008 at 03:39 in Entertainment sectionKeywords: 3 Idiots, YuvrajMumbai: Sonu Nigam is known to be versatile singer and a successful television host.
And now the multi-tasker will be seen posing for the cover page of September issue of OK! magazine."OK! Selected me so that is why I'm here. It's quite refreshing, quite a change from what I do," said Nigam."I've done lots of shoots for my albums for my promo's sometimes, but this quite special and it's executed very well," added Nigam."It was rather interesting to see him in a different look. It was completely like a fashion celebrity and not really like a singer or actor," said fashion photographer, Daboo Ratnani.
The singer who also unsuccessfully tried his hand at acting, has an axe to grind with Bollywood's star struck culture."India has just two religions, Cricket and Bollywood. But I'd like to say that music is bigger than actors and actresses," said Nigam."So the film industry belongs to the actors and actresses, it does not belong to the singers or musicians or the music directors and all. So it's very rare that people from other fraternities get so much mileage," added Nigam.But now Sonu is completely focusing on his playback singing and will be heard in quite a few forthcoming releases."I've sung some songs for 3 Idiots, that's Vidhu Vinod Chopra's and Raju Hirani's movie which stars Aamir. I've sung for Yuvrajwhich stars Salman. And I've sung a lot of songs for Sajid Wajid lately. So you'll be hearing a lot of me," said Nigam.http://www.ibnlive.com/news/jack-of-all-trades-sonu-nigam-models-for-ok-mag/72716-8.html
Jack of all trades: Sonu Nigam models for OK! magPiya Hingorani / CNN-IBNTimePublished on Wed, Sep 03, 2008 at 03:39 in Entertainment sectionKeywords: 3 Idiots, YuvrajMumbai: Sonu Nigam is known to be versatile singer and a successful television host.
And now the multi-tasker will be seen posing for the cover page of September issue of OK! magazine."OK! Selected me so that is why I'm here. It's quite refreshing, quite a change from what I do," said Nigam."I've done lots of shoots for my albums for my promo's sometimes, but this quite special and it's executed very well," added Nigam."It was rather interesting to see him in a different look. It was completely like a fashion celebrity and not really like a singer or actor," said fashion photographer, Daboo Ratnani.
The singer who also unsuccessfully tried his hand at acting, has an axe to grind with Bollywood's star struck culture."India has just two religions, Cricket and Bollywood. But I'd like to say that music is bigger than actors and actresses," said Nigam."So the film industry belongs to the actors and actresses, it does not belong to the singers or musicians or the music directors and all. So it's very rare that people from other fraternities get so much mileage," added Nigam.But now Sonu is completely focusing on his playback singing and will be heard in quite a few forthcoming releases."I've sung some songs for 3 Idiots, that's Vidhu Vinod Chopra's and Raju Hirani's movie which stars Aamir. I've sung for Yuvrajwhich stars Salman. And I've sung a lot of songs for Sajid Wajid lately. So you'll be hearing a lot of me," said Nigam.http://www.ibnlive.com/news/jack-of-all-trades-sonu-nigam-models-for-ok-mag/72716-8.html
An Evening In London
An Evening In London
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3oznsUa9to
Rafi Resurrected by Sonu bhaiya..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqsOPBMD8ao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3oznsUa9to
Rafi Resurrected by Sonu bhaiya..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqsOPBMD8ao
I want to do a Vishal Bhardwaj film: Sonu Nigam
I want to do a Vishal Bhardwaj film: Sonu Nigam
Sonu Nigam has traversed a long in his career winning hearts of millions of people both in his country and abroad. The singing king is back to India with his new achievements in the form of experience as well as love of audience from his Birmingham symphony. Here is a brief of conversation with Sonu regarding his journey to the Birmingham…
Q. You have represented Md. Rafi’s voice at the Birmingham. How is the experience?
A. It is fare well. At the same time I am amased with the love and appreciation they offered me with. I would like to tell you about an interesting incident. Normally you should find very suited-booted kinda sophisticated audience in any symphony. They appreciate songs with almost inaudible claps. But Indians are always Indians. They simply cannot enjoy any concert without screaming and proving their presence aloud. But the conductor of the show, Michael, was very shocked with the sight. Michael had previously doubt of my presence as a singer also; but then he believed my fame when girls went frantic with my name.
Q. Which kind of songs of Md. Rafi did they enjoy the most?
A. Rafi sahab has fans at every corner of this world. As far as India is concerned, most of the fans are in the age bracket of more than fifty. One can rarely hear out the old melodies on radio here. There are merely ten songs that one can hear on most of the channels in India. But things are quite different in abroad. They like to hear out old melodies, irrespective of any age group. The radio stations do telecast all the old songs and ghazals quite regularly. They know even about those songs by Rafi sahab that we have hardly heard about. But they really appreciated all the songs.
Q. Was there any foreigner amongst the Indian audience?
A. Yeah, there were few Pakistanis, Afghanis and few British people also. I think Indians bought all the tickets before British people came to know about the concert. You must know about our specialty i.e. we either don’t buy tickets or we buy it before anyone else can go for it.
Q. What do think is the reason that Md. Rafi enjoyed so much fan-following?
A. There are two things that matter most. First and foremost is the X-factor which is very tough to be defined. Kishor Kumar had it in his appearance. Md. Rafi had it in his voice. He started his career and became famous only because of his voice and nothing else. I think that he never thought about his X-factor and that turned to be his most appreciative part.
Q. What would you like to say about the singers from the reality shows?
A. They are good because they are not corrupted. But they also can be corrupted once they come to know about how anyone and everyone can be a singer today. From 14 to 22 of their age they have the will to become good singer but till they reach 25, they lose their intention as because they come to know that they don’t need to sing better to become a good singer.
Q. Music directors are even singing these days. What do you say about that?
A. (Smiling) What would I say? Let all be happy. Who am I to say something? But again, I would like to say that if you will do better then people will appreciate it otherwise people will definitely laugh at you.
Q. But S D Burman, R D Burman and Hemant Kumar were well known as singer cum actor besides their fame as music director.
A. But they never made fool of themselves. I am not saying that there is anything wrong with acting and singing for a music director, but the most important part is that you have to be prepared enough for those roles. Those legends cannot be compared with today’s music directors.
Q. When will you be back into acting?
A. Back in 2001 I hardly had any knowledge about films. Acting doesn’t mean that you always wait for your director to tell you about the expressions. I did the same and now I can understand how it was my mistake. Now I know that co-starts are also very important in a film. I have also noticed how stories look better but they become something else after going through the shooting and editing stages. I didn’t have any idea about how Jaani Dusman will look like after the post production stage. I just thought that Akshay, Suniel, Sunny, Manisha, Aftab and Arshad are signing the film so it has to be something better. Now I am decided that I will do only those films that my audience will love to watch. I know that they cannot accept me in any kind of character. I have many offers but I cannot accept anything and everything. I have to think twice before signing a film. For the time being I am interested in the genre of Vishal Bhardwaj.
Q. What about the reality shows?
A. For the time being I have no wish to join any reality show. I know they offer good amount but I have no wish to break glasses and scream out at people anymore. Even if I have to go for television, I will do something else.
Sonu Nigam has traversed a long in his career winning hearts of millions of people both in his country and abroad. The singing king is back to India with his new achievements in the form of experience as well as love of audience from his Birmingham symphony. Here is a brief of conversation with Sonu regarding his journey to the Birmingham…
Q. You have represented Md. Rafi’s voice at the Birmingham. How is the experience?
A. It is fare well. At the same time I am amased with the love and appreciation they offered me with. I would like to tell you about an interesting incident. Normally you should find very suited-booted kinda sophisticated audience in any symphony. They appreciate songs with almost inaudible claps. But Indians are always Indians. They simply cannot enjoy any concert without screaming and proving their presence aloud. But the conductor of the show, Michael, was very shocked with the sight. Michael had previously doubt of my presence as a singer also; but then he believed my fame when girls went frantic with my name.
Q. Which kind of songs of Md. Rafi did they enjoy the most?
A. Rafi sahab has fans at every corner of this world. As far as India is concerned, most of the fans are in the age bracket of more than fifty. One can rarely hear out the old melodies on radio here. There are merely ten songs that one can hear on most of the channels in India. But things are quite different in abroad. They like to hear out old melodies, irrespective of any age group. The radio stations do telecast all the old songs and ghazals quite regularly. They know even about those songs by Rafi sahab that we have hardly heard about. But they really appreciated all the songs.
Q. Was there any foreigner amongst the Indian audience?
A. Yeah, there were few Pakistanis, Afghanis and few British people also. I think Indians bought all the tickets before British people came to know about the concert. You must know about our specialty i.e. we either don’t buy tickets or we buy it before anyone else can go for it.
Q. What do think is the reason that Md. Rafi enjoyed so much fan-following?
A. There are two things that matter most. First and foremost is the X-factor which is very tough to be defined. Kishor Kumar had it in his appearance. Md. Rafi had it in his voice. He started his career and became famous only because of his voice and nothing else. I think that he never thought about his X-factor and that turned to be his most appreciative part.
Q. What would you like to say about the singers from the reality shows?
A. They are good because they are not corrupted. But they also can be corrupted once they come to know about how anyone and everyone can be a singer today. From 14 to 22 of their age they have the will to become good singer but till they reach 25, they lose their intention as because they come to know that they don’t need to sing better to become a good singer.
Q. Music directors are even singing these days. What do you say about that?
A. (Smiling) What would I say? Let all be happy. Who am I to say something? But again, I would like to say that if you will do better then people will appreciate it otherwise people will definitely laugh at you.
Q. But S D Burman, R D Burman and Hemant Kumar were well known as singer cum actor besides their fame as music director.
A. But they never made fool of themselves. I am not saying that there is anything wrong with acting and singing for a music director, but the most important part is that you have to be prepared enough for those roles. Those legends cannot be compared with today’s music directors.
Q. When will you be back into acting?
A. Back in 2001 I hardly had any knowledge about films. Acting doesn’t mean that you always wait for your director to tell you about the expressions. I did the same and now I can understand how it was my mistake. Now I know that co-starts are also very important in a film. I have also noticed how stories look better but they become something else after going through the shooting and editing stages. I didn’t have any idea about how Jaani Dusman will look like after the post production stage. I just thought that Akshay, Suniel, Sunny, Manisha, Aftab and Arshad are signing the film so it has to be something better. Now I am decided that I will do only those films that my audience will love to watch. I know that they cannot accept me in any kind of character. I have many offers but I cannot accept anything and everything. I have to think twice before signing a film. For the time being I am interested in the genre of Vishal Bhardwaj.
Q. What about the reality shows?
A. For the time being I have no wish to join any reality show. I know they offer good amount but I have no wish to break glasses and scream out at people anymore. Even if I have to go for television, I will do something else.
Pritam says Sonuji is a legend!!!
Pritam says Sonuji is a legend!!!
Do you feel that any of today’s singers can show this quality with the passage of time?Sonu Nigam does it even today. That is why I feel that he will grow into a legend like Kishore-da and Rafi-saab.http://www.screenindia.com/old/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=12532
Do you feel that any of today’s singers can show this quality with the passage of time?Sonu Nigam does it even today. That is why I feel that he will grow into a legend like Kishore-da and Rafi-saab.http://www.screenindia.com/old/archive/archive_fullstory.php?content_id=12532
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