*Mahendra Kapoor has just been conferred the Phalke Samman by the Dadasaheb Phalke Academy. Though he has not recorded a Hindi film song since Dillagi (1999) he is as vocally fit as ever, and has just sung for a Pakistani film and a Sufi albumSo many awards and honours, including the Padma Shri, have been conferred on you. How do you look at the latest Phalke honour?* Every trophy and award is important, special and very happily accepted. The Phalke recognition is even more precious because it is a recognition and endorsement from one's own family - the industry members.
*How do you look at today's music?* (Shaking his head) I don't find any standard in either the music or the lyrics. Among the music composers, only A.R.Rahman is innovative. I think that Rajesh Roshan was the last music director with substance. *Would you like to sing for Rahman?* (Smiles) Why not? http://lollywoodhungama.wordpress.com/2008/05/31/pitching-it-right/ -- regards, Vithur HELP EVER; HURT NEVER; LOVE ALL; SERVE ALL
