Nobody minds listening to something that makes them smile: Rochak Kohli
he lockdown has affected the country’s economy and the music industry, too, is not immune to its aftermath. While singers and composers did release singles in the last few months, Bollywood music as we know it, has come to a standstill. Composer Rochak Kohli, 36, says that the situation may be bad, but “if we listen to what the audiences want, we can turn it around”. “Creative people always find a way to express their creativity no matter what the situation is. Even during the lockdown, digital concerts took off in a big way, and they will continue to be popular,” he says.
The Baaghi 3 composer, who recently, released a single called Yeh Saari Baat, adds, “Everything has been affected.
Streaming has gone down by a certain percentage. YouTube viewings have gone down, too, because people are not in the right frame of mind. At the same time, films which are the main source of Bollywood music, are not getting shot. So, of course, the music industry is also affected big time. But if we can come up with content which really connects with people, we can turn the situation around. I think nobody would mind listening or consuming something that brings a smile to their face. So, as long as I am able to do that, I am happy because this is keeping me busy and not letting me get consumed with whatever else is happening around me.”