Mika Singh's Exclusive Insights On Asha Bhosle, R.D. Burman And His Musical Legacy

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In this exclusive interview, Mika Singh shares personal and unfiltered stories about the musical giants Asha Bhosle and R.D. Burman, offering a glimpse into their profound impact on his life.

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00:30We are six brothers and I am the youngest one and all are married except me.

00:41My mother passed away in 1997, but my father is still there.

00:47I am very blessed by him and my whole family is in music.

00:52That's why I am in the music line as a singer.

00:56I mostly play all the instruments like Tabla, Guitar, Harmonium, Drum, Keyboard, Dhol.

01:12My music is very different.

01:14I don't match with anyone because I play the instruments myself.

01:17I know that this composition, this music and these lyrics should not match with anyone.

01:26When my album was released in 1998, the company said that this song is the best.

01:38Because BMG Crescendo is the best company and they release very good products.

01:42My heart is on fire because of the monsoon.

01:47Listen to me, crazy lover.

01:51I didn't sleep all night because my heart is on fire.

01:55After that, we had a show in Hyderabad.

01:57I am a big fan of Asha Bosele.

02:00She asked me to tell her about my singing style.

02:05I told her that my voice is like this and maybe she is joking.

02:10She told me not to let my voice go.

02:15I sang a song with my good friend Sunidhi.

02:19I had the same voice.

02:21Sunidhi told me that I have a very good voice.

02:25Tell me something, my love.

02:28Talk to me once.

02:30There are four sweet talks of love.

02:33Listen to me.

02:35There were a lot of songs in Punjabi in 1998.

02:39They were all super hits.

02:41Punjabi songs are still a super hit.

02:43There was a lot of boom at that time.

02:45There were good singers like my elder brother Dilesh.

02:48I worked with him for 8-9 years.

02:50I got a lot of inspiration from him.

02:53At that time, I decided to sing a Hindi song.

02:55Even though I am a Punjabi singer.

02:57After that, I sang a song called Bolniya.

03:00I started with a hair style.

03:03I turned my head like this.

03:05I have a neck style.

03:11That was a Punjabi song.

03:13After that, the audience in the UK was Punjabi.

03:16And the audience in Punjab was Punjabi.

03:18They thought that I should sing a Punjabi song.

03:21For that, I sang a song called Ishq Prandi.

03:24It was a super hit.

03:26A lot of people appreciated it.

03:28After that, I had to change my image.

03:31I released a different music called Kabroo.

03:34After that, the trend of Punjabi and Hip-Hop music started.

03:37It is still going on.

03:39Then I started this Khanda.

03:41Now everybody is wearing this.

03:43Especially in Bihar, Shah Rukh Khan has also worn this.

03:46I don't do over-jewellery.

03:48I want this fashion and trend to continue.

03:51I am the first singer who bought a Land Cruiser.

03:546 years ago.

03:56I have a bike called BMW.

03:59I would love to buy it.

04:01My heart is beating fast.

04:03I am in love with you.

04:06I don't love God.

04:08Trust me.

04:11My heart is beating fast.

04:14I don't know what to do.

04:17I am thankful to all my friends and music directors.

04:21They have always appreciated my work.

04:23There is a place in Boston.

04:25I did a little pump.

04:29I sang a Punjabi song.

04:32The whole crowd stood up.

04:34I came close to the stage.

04:36After me, there was a performance of Shivraj.

04:38Shivraj said, this is amazing.

04:41I was new there.

04:44I still have a lot of confidence.

04:46He said, you have a lot of fans.

04:48I said, I have a lot of fans.

04:50I am a super hit.

04:51Something Something is my album.

04:53I released it after 2 years.

04:55The music is by Tom Loughran.

04:58He is a famous music director from UK.

05:01The rap part is by a European artist.

05:05He said, you must know something.

05:08Tell you one thing.

05:10Bela did it.

05:11There are 9 tracks.

05:13I sang a song with Sunidhi Chauhan.

05:16You are in my heart.

05:19You are in every breath.

05:21You are in my heart.

05:23You are in every breath.

05:26I don't want to live without you.

05:29I don't want to die.

05:31I don't want to do anything.

05:34I like to go to Himachal.

05:36I go there by car.

05:38It takes 7-8 hours.

05:40I go there for camping.

05:43I am a big fan of RD Bone.

05:45I have all his songs.

05:47It is easy to be a hit or a sale.

05:49It is difficult to sustain.

05:52If you are a good performer,

05:54you can sing anywhere.

05:56You can sing live for a long time.

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