With ‘Mirzya,’ we went deep into folk music. The film, unfortunately, did not do well because it was not marketed well. But we got freedom to do the music the way we want. Shankar Mahadevan Read Quote
In movies, the composers and decision makers are different, so we don’t come across classical songs often in films due to lack of interest. The decision makers are non-musical people, so one doesn’t get to hear more classical songs in films. Shankar Mahadevan Read Quote
Over time, people will notice what you are doing. Then you’ll be in demand, and when you are in demand, you’ll make money. Shankar Mahadevan Read Quote
Music festivals are coming up everywhere in India, and that is the only way to go ahead. People are exposed to a wide variety of music, and the experience of being at a music festival itself is unique. It is an experience unlike any other. Shankar Mahadevan Read Quote
We cannot blame globalisation for diluting our cultural heritage and music, as our music is respected more outside India than here. Shankar Mahadevan Read Quote
Lataji defines the sound of Indian music, and I always had a secret desire of recording with her at least once. Shankar Mahadevan Read Quote
If some independent artists are using film as a medium to reach out to an audience, it should be promoted. Cinema is a popular medium and has a broad reach. There have been films with ghazals, classical and folk songs sung by local artists, which gave them popularity. Shankar Mahadevan Read Quote
