#WorldMusicDay - Current B’Town singers talk about their inspirations

Bollywood music is a solace to everyone’s soul regardless of one’s age. We all have grown up to grooving on the tunes of R.D. Burman and Asha Bhosle, got serenaded by Mohd. Rafi and Mukesh’s love notes; hit the dance floor with Bappi Lahiri’s disco numbers and brought out the romantic in us with Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar’s soulful voices.

Celebrating the journey of music through decades, this World Music Day, MTV Beats has set a new melodious tune for all the Bollywood music lovers. For the first time ever, the channel will see more than twenty artistes paying tribute to musical legends of Bollywood who have created milestones in various genres.

Here are some of the heartwarming things that these Legends in the Making had to say about their favorites -

 Neeti Mohan on Lata Mangeshkar

 “If I had to take one name from which I have personally learnt a lot, it surely will have to be Lata ji. Since childhood I have been listening to all her songs be it non-film, regional so on and so forth. All her live performances and shows have been like a textbook lesson for me. I have tried singing all her song and I think they are amazing. The kind of technique, finish and style she has put in her career that is something we all aspire to do. I think I am representing a lot of singers because not only has she been my Idol but also the entire nations for the kind of singer or an artist she is. If you listen to Lata ji you will understand the kind of effort she has put in with regards to her clarity in pronouncing the words, the control she has on her breath and her expressions. The kind of effortlessness and sweetness she has while singing a song, I think it is a god gift. It is beautiful to keep listening to her songs because that gives you a motivation to perform like her. So, I think, she is someone whom I’m constantly listening to and will always keep listening to in and will always associate my musical journey with her.”

 Amit Mishra on Lata Mangeshkar

“Lata ji inspires me a lot. My favourite song by Lata ji is ‘LAG JA GALE’ and I can hear it a million times on repeat mode.”

 Palak Mucchal on Mohd. Rafi

 “Rafi ji ki makhmali awaz ka jaadoo sadiyon tak apni khushboo hamari zindagiyon mein bikherta rahega. (Mohd Rafi’s impassioned voice will forever continue to make his listeners fall in love with it)”

 Guru Randhawa on Mohd. Rafi

 “Maine bohat saare accahe artities ko sunna hai but mere favourite hai Mohd. Rafi Saahab. "I think unhone bohat saara contribute kara hai Indian industry mein. Unhonee jo bhi gaya who Mishaal bangaya.” (I have heard songs sung by many artistes in the industry but the voice that stirs my soul the most is Mohd Rafi’s. He contribution to the film industry is unparalleled. His songs are unmatched!)

 Sachin Sanghvi on Kishore Kumar

 “About Kishore da, he is a living legend. I know it is factually wrong, but he will always live. His voice will always resonate. His songs and his sense of humour, his performance, on screen and off screen, the instances we have heard, it’s amazing.”

 Jigar Saraiya on Bappi Lahri

“One thing I remember is Disco. He is one guy who has made music with fun. I feel he makes song while sitting and standing. His dance music is amazing. When he came back with Uh lala, it was amazing. He is the guy you would want to sit and have tea with.”

Shalmali Kholgade on Mukesh Chand  Mathur

“I’m a very old soul. Even my own writing stems from a deep, dark sad space and that is why I enjoy his songs and singing style. Jo sajate hai abh voice ko uthni technology tab thi nahi (what technology does to the voices being recorded today was not a phenomenon then) hence, the rawness of the song was so hard hitting and endearing – That is why I love Mukesh’s voice so much.”

We as the audience can't be moreone with their opinions and stances, the artistes in the days gone by were legends in the very true sense of the word! They were, they are and they will be!

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