This year or next, I would like to get married: Neha Kakkar
Iam a human being and I do feel bad. They say I keep crying and I’m a crybaby,” says Neha Kakkar, who gets trolled for frequently breaking down on the sets of a music reality show that she judges. Known for her chartbusters, the singer also stresses on the power of social media, and how it was instrumental in making her a star. As she awaits the “biggest high” in her life, she shares her plans of tying the knot soon. Excerpts:
How important is it, today, for a singer to be visible?
For anybody, I feel it’s very important. If somebody wants to be famous, be it a singer or an actor, they have to be visible.
How much do you think social media has helped singers?
If I talk about myself, I would give 50% credit to social media. I started making selfie videos when nobody used to, and they got viral through social media.
What do you prefer more — playback singing, live gigs or independent music?
All three! I always want to do playback singing because I want to sing for the people I like. Live gigs are what I live for. And if we talk about nonfilm music, I want my songs to be picturised on me.
Earlier, reality shows were like a catalyst for budding singers. How relevant are they today?
Reality shows are the best platform to bring new talent in. I’m one of them! Many of us have come from reality shows, and we can’t blame a reality show for not being successful because they give you a platform. But, after they do so, it’s you who needs to work hard and prove your talent. Luck, of course, also matters.
You’ve been trolled on social media relentlessly. How do you deal with trolls?
Kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna... People don’t know that I feel the pain [of contestants]. I don’t want to tell the whole world, but I feel their pain so much that I help them in ways a well-to-do person can.
You’ve been part of several recreations. What are your thoughts on them?
I’m in favour of them because half of my songs are recreations. These days, people have become so negative that they will dance and listen to the same song, but would write bad about them. I don’t think recreations are bad, but we should always give credit to the original composer and lyricist. The new music composer should get credit as ‘recreated by’.
An artiste in India and the West who you want to collaborate with?
In India, I’ve collaborated with quite a few. From the ones I didn’t yet, I would like to work with Shahid Kapoor in India, and Justin Bieber and Zayn Malik in the West.
What’s the next big plan?
I want to come up with new ideas as far as music videos are concerned. I’ll keep working for all my fans who I call Nehearts. Maybe, if I find the best guy, who I feel is the right one, I’ll get married. May be this year or next year, but I would like to get married.