-
When Indians have loved and embraced Pakistani artistes, why can't the latter come out in their support when injustice has been meted out to the people? No one wants these artistes to wage a war against their government. People didn't demand that they condemn their own country. They just expected them to say something for the sake of humanity.
-
I am a Mumbaikar. It has a special place in my heart.
-
Sometimes it's a beautiful face, sometimes it's a place. I am inspired by everything.
-
I have had an extraordinary life, but it's been one incredible roller coaster ride.
-
I have always believed that there is no such thing as coincidence, and I have always believed in destiny.
-
I want people to get over my weight and the loss of it. It's been years, and I am sure people can find better things to talk about.
-
There is nothing more beautiful for a musician to listen and see harmony.
-
I had my own ups and downs in getting Indian citizenship. But, ultimately I got it and I am happy about it. I like India. My love is here. I am a proud Indian.
-
I come from a non-musical family.
-
If someone ever decides to tell my story, it will make for a typical masala movie.
-
My songs are my girlfriends. I have a secret romance with all of them. I romance with them year after year.
-
Recording a Hindi song takes me around 40 minutes whereas a Kannada song takes me about two hours. The music isn't a problem, since the notes used are universal. The language is the problem. I try my best to get it right, as I'm sensitive about respecting every language, since all of them are sacred in my heart.
-
People all over the world know me as an Indian artist. I could have chosen any other country and wouldn't have had to go through problems claiming my citizenship. But it is India where my heart is and has always been.
-
Though music was not in my blood, I always considered myself belonging to music, and that remained with me throughout my studies. The studies were my parents' wish, which I fully complied with, as one must be educated at the highest possible level.
-
Sometimes, I make music in my sleep. So I get up, put on my headphones, and compose it on the piano.
-
Music reflects an artist's feelings and their experiences.
-
I was 230 kg, with a size 81 waist. I couldn't buy anything off the shelf and needed more than one tailor to measure and stitch my clothes.
-
I am a singer; my job is to create music and harmony. Wherever I see harmony, I would go towards there.
-
When you want something that is very dear to you, somewhere along the line, you become the child.
-
If there is a new airport in Mumbai, I would feel proud about it, and I equally feel angry when I see potholes.
-
For me, everybody is the same. If you are not nice to me, I will say, 'Okay, we will try to make it nice tomorrow.' I am like that. I am not a confrontational person.
-
When I was obese, I reached a point where I was about to meet death, and I lost weight to restart my life.
-
My weight is this permanent topic that just doesn't fade away. Most days, I am fine with people talking about it. That doesn't bother me as much as how people use the fact to promote their own ventures.
-
I believe that sugar is just as important for our body as salt is, and other natural foods.