Jonita Gandhi

“I am excited when people listening to me in one language listen to me in another language as well.”

“Somebody shows me the difference between pronounciation, I can hear the difference.”

“So many musicians are coming to the forefront and are becoming household names.”

“At the end of the day, it's about how music makes you feel.”

“I don't make anything myself, but I do enjoy Diwali sweets.”

“Everything we learn as singers helps us develop our own approach to create a sound that is unique.”

“I could not do much to prepare before I recorded for 'Highway,' because I didn't really even know what I was being called to sing.”

“I had a great time recording 'Mera Jee Karda' because I don't often get to sing in Punjabi, and I really like to sing in the range and genre of the song.”

“I think its really important, that you are the face of our song. Because if you look at it, independent space is all about shaping our brand, and the kind of song we do. So you do things that are different and unique, and something that will help you establishing that brand.”

“I like experimenting with different styles of singing and languages and was frankly overwhelmed at the idea of working with Vishal and Shekhar.”

“My father might not admit it, but he built a studio for me in our house so that I could practice. Music played a crucial role in his hard times and that is what inspires me.”

“Studies are taken seriously in my family.”

“I like doing fusion looks for Diwali, especially putting together ethnic looks that are comfortable. For instance, I like wearing nice kurtis with denims or crop tops with lehenga skirts. Something that is easy, breezy and festive.”

“Vanity metrics can be discouraging especially since it's really easy for projects with large budgets to loads of money on marketing and ad buys.”

“While it's great to have a live interaction with the audience, you only have one chance to nail each song.”

“I had to yell at the top of my lungs for a recording with A.R. Rahman sir for a song from the film 'Mom.' Once when the studio door was left open, an engineer napping outside woke up in the biggest panic after hearing me scream. It was hilarious.”

“I try my best to stay focussed on quality over quantity when it comes to everything related to my work, including the numbers online.”

“I love colours and I definitely won't go anywhere on Diwali without a bindi!”

“I would say that 'Kahaan hoon main' rather than being philosophical is very spiritual. It is about a girl who is facing new experiences which make her question aspects of her life and journey. It is a song about inner reflection and self-realisation, which are themes that everyone can relate to.”

“Music was always there on the side. I used to come home from school during weekends and perform at events.”