ectors. If we sing something classical or a song with a feeble tune, it is ignored and the singer is lambasted 20in print. It is not that we sing it the way we want to, it is the music director who asks us to sing it in that fashion. The picturisation of the song demands it and that's how a song is liked or rejected. The verdict is in the hands of the masses.
Alex Fernandes : You really took both the old and the young by surprise with your 'Rangeela' numbers. The songs were very colorful for the audience, not to mention Urmila gyrating her svelte body on the silver screen. You also have another song to your credit, sung for Karishma Kapoor in 'Bal Brahmachari'. I could say that you were superb even though the original song was plagiarised.
Asha : (Sheepishly) I hope you are not making fun of me. It is A.R.Rahman who wanted me to sing the songs in that tempo and, believe me, I was surprised by its success. To me, music is like a breath of fresh air and I enjoy music that is sweet and classy.
Alex Fernandes : Can you tell me something about your being a singer ?
Asha : I have lots to tell you, but do you have the time for all this. I dedicated my entire life to singing, as I have inherited the voice of my father late Dinanath Mangeshkar, whom I am very proud of. I owe my entire success to my late father. Besides singing, I prefer reading and I like to strain my eyes on various books available in Marathi and Hindi. I try my hand on translations too. Cooking is one of my favourite hobbies and I cook for the entire family when I have no singing assignments. My son, who is sitting in front of you, is also a great cook, whose preparations I relish.
Alex Fernandes : Are you semi-retired or have you cut down your a ..... |
