Are there any differences you’ve noticed in Hindi music and Tamil music, besides of course the language?
Bollywood, Kollywood, Tollywood, Mollywood are all different industries. So differences can be anticipated. The target segments are also different. Moreover, the directors in south use more Carnatic raagas while it’s Hindustani in Hindi. You’ve recorded songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Telgu…Why did it take so long for you to record a Hindi song? Everything comes at its own time. I was given an opportunity now so I sang now. Do you regret being slotted as ‘melody’ singer in Thamiz films? (Question By: Jaiganesh) No, never. But, it is a complement. Do you think that South Indian music has not received as much recognition as it should have, in comparison to Hindi music? For example, even at the IIFA awards, South Indian music is not included in the music awards categories… Music is the same all across. And the biggest award is from the people and they decide the hits and I pay more weightage for that award. Please tell us about your forthcoming projects… I am busy with a few stage
