Rhythm Divine He sang his way into our hearts with the energetic number Chaiyya Chaiyya. Sukhwinder Singh has never looked back since, giving hit numbers such as Dil Haara Re, Chak De India, Dard-E-Disco, Omkara and Beedi Jalai Le amongst many more. And, he is scaling new heights now — he has sung a piece for a film by none other than Steven Spielberg.
In his characteristic manner, he tells us, “The people from Steven Spielberg’s team called and asked me to work on a song for the film. It is a traditional folk song that talks about celebration. It is a typically Gujarati Kutch song.” He is also busy with a number of projects on his platter. “I’ve sung a song for Slumdog Millionaire called Jai Ho. Written by Gulzarji and composed by A R Rahman, this is one of the best numbers I’ve ever done. It is a song that I can smile and simply enjoy whenever I hear it.” Incidentally, Rahman has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the film. What about Sukhwinder’s other projects? “I have sung the song Haule Haule in the just-released Shah Rukh Khan film. Apart from this, I’m also singing for Billo Barber,” he replies. Lately, he has been busy playing judge on a hit talent hunt show. But, he feels he can never actually judge a person. “No one can be judged. Music is made for the divine. I have heard these kids, and they are all equally talented. I’ve tried to do my part by discussing the reality of their future in music. I have only completed 20 per cent of my work as a judge. I still have 80 per cent left to go,” he explains. He is in two minds about the reality shows though. “The motive of these shows is not bad. But, they need to work on their presentation — how they present the contestants and judges,” he opines. Known for his vast amount of work with ace composer Rahman, Sukhwinder talks about how the maestro merges Indian with the Western in his songs. “He is a genius. He is the first person to create a bridge between Eastern and Western music. He is a very innocent and down-to-earth person. The man literally eats, breathes and lives music. That is all that is there on his mind. He also loves poetry.” Well, the same can be said of Sukhwinder too! http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Rhythm_divine/articleshow/3850895.cms Krish. Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/
