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Singer Kanika Kapoor talks about her latest song Neendein Khul Jaati Hain for Hate Story 3
Kasmin Fernandes (BOMBAY TIMES; December 18, 2015)
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Singer Kanika Kapoor talks about her latest song Neendein Khul Jaati Hain for Hate Story 3
Kasmin Fernandes (BOMBAY TIMES; December 18, 2015)
Kanika Kapoor has been singing in the industry for barely 18 months and already has a roster of hits to her credit, starting with Baby Doll to Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan. Her latest song for Hate Story 3 is a departure from her style. Excerpts:
How did Neendein Khul Jaati Hain happen?
It was one of many songs that I am doing with Meet Brothers. It is one of my favourite songs. I loved singing it for Hate Story 3. It is quite an edgy song written by Shabbir Ahmed, the way Nachan Farrate is in terms of singing. Singing with Mika Singh was fun as usual. I have sung it edgy and he hasn't so it's a good mix.
What is your equation with the Meet Brothers?
They have always looked out for me and have been bringing me great numbers. For some reason, the Meet Brothers, Kumaar, Shabbir Ahmed and my chemistry works together. Whatever we do, whenever we sit and jam together, something amazing comes out. It's magic. They are one of the most talented music directors I have worked with. There's something special about them. My first song with them was Baby Doll (Ragini MMS 2). But I have known them since we were kids. They were in school with my brother in Gwalior. I have known them since I was 12 years old. They are family to me. I know their wives and friends.
Which musicians do you listen to?
I listen to all kinds of music depending on the mood. I love more soulful Sufi music. My favourites are Shubha Mudgal and a load of Pakistani singers. When I was a kid, I used to listen to Mariah Carey's Hero in a different way. Now I listen to musicians in a different way to understand the technique. There has been a lot of learning from these singers.
Would you sing a Sufi song for a movie?
I did Chhil Gaye Naina (NH10) and Jugni Ji with Dr Zeus. I am trying to do more and more as much as I can. I am quite new right now - I have been singing in Bollywood for 18 months - so I am trying to go with the flow and sing what I can.
Would you act too?
If Shah Rukh Khan tells me that he wants me to act with him, I will jump on it.
You've been doing a lot of live shows lately.
I have been doing a lot of live shows all over the world. I am going to Bangkok this week, and then heading to Paris and Dubai. Last week, I did a show in Lucknow. When you have people screaming for you and they love you, it's amazing to see what music to do to someone.
How important is it for a singer to look good?
It's very important for anyone from any field to dress well and look appropriate. As for me, I love dressing up. The kind of singer that I am, it suits my style. I like to be comfortable yet young and quirky in dressing.
What's in the pipeline?
I am doing a song for a Hollywood film set to release next year. I just launched a single with Sunny Leone called Super Girl From China. We are both in the video. It was fun shooting with Sunny again. I have a song in Kya Kool Hain Hum 3. There's something coming out from Ekta Kapoor's stable with Sunny again. We have Mastizaade and the song Love Letter in the film The Legend of Michael Mishra. Then, there's Udta Punjab which I have sung for Alia Bhatt with Amit Trivedi. I have sung it in a completely new avatar. The sound is very earthy.
How did Neendein Khul Jaati Hain happen?
It was one of many songs that I am doing with Meet Brothers. It is one of my favourite songs. I loved singing it for Hate Story 3. It is quite an edgy song written by Shabbir Ahmed, the way Nachan Farrate is in terms of singing. Singing with Mika Singh was fun as usual. I have sung it edgy and he hasn't so it's a good mix.
What is your equation with the Meet Brothers?
They have always looked out for me and have been bringing me great numbers. For some reason, the Meet Brothers, Kumaar, Shabbir Ahmed and my chemistry works together. Whatever we do, whenever we sit and jam together, something amazing comes out. It's magic. They are one of the most talented music directors I have worked with. There's something special about them. My first song with them was Baby Doll (Ragini MMS 2). But I have known them since we were kids. They were in school with my brother in Gwalior. I have known them since I was 12 years old. They are family to me. I know their wives and friends.
Which musicians do you listen to?
I listen to all kinds of music depending on the mood. I love more soulful Sufi music. My favourites are Shubha Mudgal and a load of Pakistani singers. When I was a kid, I used to listen to Mariah Carey's Hero in a different way. Now I listen to musicians in a different way to understand the technique. There has been a lot of learning from these singers.
Would you sing a Sufi song for a movie?
I did Chhil Gaye Naina (NH10) and Jugni Ji with Dr Zeus. I am trying to do more and more as much as I can. I am quite new right now - I have been singing in Bollywood for 18 months - so I am trying to go with the flow and sing what I can.
Would you act too?
If Shah Rukh Khan tells me that he wants me to act with him, I will jump on it.
You've been doing a lot of live shows lately.
I have been doing a lot of live shows all over the world. I am going to Bangkok this week, and then heading to Paris and Dubai. Last week, I did a show in Lucknow. When you have people screaming for you and they love you, it's amazing to see what music to do to someone.
How important is it for a singer to look good?
It's very important for anyone from any field to dress well and look appropriate. As for me, I love dressing up. The kind of singer that I am, it suits my style. I like to be comfortable yet young and quirky in dressing.
What's in the pipeline?
I am doing a song for a Hollywood film set to release next year. I just launched a single with Sunny Leone called Super Girl From China. We are both in the video. It was fun shooting with Sunny again. I have a song in Kya Kool Hain Hum 3. There's something coming out from Ekta Kapoor's stable with Sunny again. We have Mastizaade and the song Love Letter in the film The Legend of Michael Mishra. Then, there's Udta Punjab which I have sung for Alia Bhatt with Amit Trivedi. I have sung it in a completely new avatar. The sound is very earthy.
