A biography for Anu Malikhasn’t been written yet.
“Frankly, all the songs from 'Fiza' that made news were mine.”
“Technologically things have changed, new softwares have come up. I am happy keeping myself abreast with time.”
“Pop stars are pop stars. People, especially the youngsters, are crazy for them.”
“If you want to give a twist to a song, I have no problem, but don't forget to mention the original composer's name.”
“Some of the top directors have launched their career with me. That's the high.”
“I kept myself busy by taking up offers as a judge in reality shows.”
“Since I have spent so much time with film-makers, and I understand the process, I would love to direct a film some day.”
“See, I'm a very straight forward person.”
“I am the only composer who refuses films.”
“Making an easy song is very tough.”
“When I was working on the music of 'Jaan-E-Mann' and 'Umrao Jaan,' my father was hospitalised. I had to shuttle between hospital and studios.”
“When you work for so many years in the industry, you form your cliques. But I quickly realised that I have to be open to work with new talent.”
“Talent sticks out like a sore thumb.”
“I dont get ruffled easily.”
“I do not worry about the past. I move on.”
“I remember when Michael Jackson came to India and I was crazy about his gig.”
“I think music is all about team work.”
“It is not only just a Indian phenomenon but it's happening the world over. People are taking old movies and remaking them; old serials are being made into web series. There is no harm in remixing the song if you do it well.”
“In 'LoC,' I was returning to a war film after 'Border,' and I had to put myself into the hearts and minds of our soldiers.”
“Salaam' is one of my most beautiful creations.”