‘I’ve constantly worked to stay relevant in business of music’
Juggling the joys of motherhood and the responsibility of being singer, Sunidhi Chauhan says she is constantly in search of ways to stay relevant in the changing scenario of the music business in the country. The 34-year-old crooner has had a long and successful career of 22 years with still more to go.
Asked if she feels burnt out professionally, Sunidhi says, “Not at all. All I know is singing. I love music and I’m doing it. I mean, where is the room for anything else? Yes, I started early. I recorded my first song when I was 11.”
Sunidhi tasted success at a young age, but says that she was unware of how to handle it. “I never knew how to handle success or what to do with it. I did not analyse it. Now, music has changed and I’ve constantly worked to stay relevant in the business of music,” adds Sunidhi, who has lent her powerful voice to popular Bollywood numbers, such as Ruki Ruki, Aaja Nachle, Crazy Kiya Re and Sheila ki Jawaani.
The singer says that she has never cribbed about how the songs of the past era were more soulful than the ones made today.“There is a change happening in the industry, and we are all growing with that change... We are on our toes to learn and stay relevant,” she says.
Sunidhi, who got pregnant, while she was shooting for a show, says she didn’t feel any discomfort in doing so. “Yes, I shot for the promo of the show wearing that beautiful gown. I was pregnant and my baby bump was visible. But I was comfortable because music shows are my space. I cannot sit idle at home. So I went out for shooting. I also felt comfortable because by the grace of God, I was physically fit and there were no complications. I was pregnant, not a patient, and people should celebrate it. Animals in forests, after giving birth, go back to their normal life. Similarly, I’m also back in my normal life. We should celebrate motherhood instead of making a taboo about it.”
Reality shows often see good talent being ousted due to the public voting format. Asked if a singer is best judged by public voting or music experts, Sunidhi says: “I think both are not wrong. But when we are judging a singer, apart from the overall impact of their singing, we look at technical details too, because if you want to sustain, such nuances matter. And, I always say, if you’re talented, you will find your opportunity.”