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“I learnt music by listening to other singers like Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, Billy Joel, Sting... I tried to emulate them. It has been a constant process, and in that sense, I have had lots of gurus.”

“I have seen lot of genres come and go.”

“When you have done a lot of good work, there comes a point when you want to utilise the experience you have garnered to better yourself and your music.”

“When I sing my hits live, the feeling is electrifying.”

“I am a singer and don't really need to be in front of the camera.”

“After every show, I feel refreshed and recharged to take on more.”

“I have gotten so far with my sheer ability to sing.”

“Imagine jamming with someone whose music you don't know much about. Nothing can be more stimulating than understanding different forms and genres and finding a perfect meeting ground.”

“I've never had stage fright even as a kid.”

“My father was very fond of music, my mum performed and her mother was a music teacher. So I think all that has passed on to me.”

“Kanpurites are courteous hosts and they know how to honour their guests.”

“It's always great to perform in Bangalore. People here love music and enjoy being entertained. They sing along, hoot and whistle. It feels good. I've never had a bad gig here.”

“In the West, there are so many singers, crossing across the boundary lines and still they all are surviving, provided that the public likes their music.”

“That's my high... to connect with the audience. Everywhere I go, the connect happens.”

“I personally like Ankit Tiwari, Arijit Singh, Neeti Mohan and Benny Dayal. They all are fantastic singers and are providing good songs and music.”

“I refuse to sing at wedding functions even if I'm offered 1 crore.”

“Being a Delhi-ite I was used to a big open space around the house.”

“I love to go on long drives. That's my way of chilling, and it's my favourite pastime as well.”

“I was being romantic when I started with 'Labon ko labon pe.'”

“I'm not a mediocre guy, who'll do something just for the heck of it.”