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Hamsika Iyer - Bollywood's Very Own Chammak Challo
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On this episode, Hamsika Iyer speaks about her diverse experience in Bollywood, Indian Semi-Classical, and World Music. From reaching the finals of the first Sa-Re-Ga-Ma in 1995 to lending her voice to multiple songs and ad-jingles, we have a lot to learn from her story. International collaborations, Advertisement-Jingles to some good-old-advice for music aspirants, this exciting conversation has it all!
(01:28) - The beginning of her musical journey, her college days, her love for sports, her experience at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the initial days of her training, the turning point in her life, her entry into advertising, her work with Rajat Dholakia and Shantanu Moitra
(19:22) - Is formal training always necessary to get into playback singing?
(20:12) - Difference between playback singing and advertisement jingles
(21:35) - Importance of collaborations in the music industry
(24:10) - Are outsiders open to accepting Indian music?
(25:06) - Evolution of music industry over time
(26:54) - Work with Vishal-Shekhar & Akon for Chammak Challo
(33:55) - Her advice for young aspirants in music
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