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An accomplished singer, Shruti Haasan on the kind of music that has influenced her, favourite tracks and more
How would you describe the music of Ramaiya Vastavaiya which is a musical?
The songs of the film are very romantic, the kind that you get to hear in films of the 90s. The Atif Aslam track is especially catchy.
Being a singer yourself, is there any song in the film that you would have loved to sing?
Not really, the music is beautiful but it's not my genre. I sang a love song for my Tamil film 3 but that was very challenging and exciting because I was playing a 16 year-old. It was also for the first time that I had to change my voice.
Any particular musical instrument that enhances a romantic number?
No, I don't think so. It is essential to have the feeling of romance for the number to touch the heart.
Can you name a Hindi film whose music has stayed with you?
It would have to be Kaagaz Ke Phool. The song 'Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam' is my all-time favourite Hindi song.
Which song from a Hindi film you would love to render?
'Pareshan' which Shalmali Kholgade has sung for Ishaqzaade. It's a lovely song which provides many opportunities to vocally experiment with.
Any musical instrument which you cannot do without when you were playing for your band?
My voice is my instrument. I play the piano, but I really just need my voice.
Which is your fave musical show?
When I was a kid, my dad took me to watch Stomp in New York and I was blown away. There were actors using dustbins as drums with some merrily dancing to the tunes.
Which musical would you love to have been a part of?
I would love to be a part of Phantom of the Opera. I have seen the musical and the movie and am completely obsessed with its music.
Can you name a Bollywood actress whose life would make for an interesting musical?
I love Madhuri Dixit Nene and a musical on her life would have great dance numbers. It would be both interesting and fun. A romantic musical on Madhubala would also be quite engaging.
Which musicians have particularly influenced you?
Tori Amos (American pianist, singer, songwriter and composer) is an intriguing mix of a great performer and a singer and is someone I aspire to be like. The Indian influences are Ilaiyaaraja, R.D Burman A.R. Rahman whom I have grown up listening to.
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