MELODY MATTERS

Pop singer Neha Bhasin started her music career in 2002 with the successful Indian pop group VIVA with other A-stars like Anushka Manchanda, Pratichee Mohapatra, Mahua Kamat and Seema Ramchandani. She recently released her single, Laung Gawacha. “Laung Gawacha is a beloved folk song. My fans requested me to do a full version after I did 30-seconder for an ad. We wanted to make it more like a lounge mix. My vocals are bold yet feminine,” she says. A chat about Neha’s musical favourites:

One song that you listen to on repeat mode on your iPod these days: Yesterday, I abused the repeat button on Charlie Puth’s We Don’t Talk Anymore.

Five songs in the soundtrack of your life: Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson We are the Champions by Queen Hero by Mariah Carey Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty

A song that you love to listen to when you’re: You’re happy and upbeat: When Doves Cry by Prince You’re really low: Man in the Mirror by MJ You’re working out: Free Fallin’

Music that you used to love as a kid or a teenager that you’re now embarrassed by: I liked Boyzone, but I’m not embarrassed; I always had a good taste. What’s your favourite time/way to listen to music during the day? While bathing and getting ready, something that hasn’t changed since I was a kid.

One band/musician you’d want a private concert from: Celine Dion and Mariah Carey of the ’90s

One live act you would love to see at least once in your life? Michael Jackson. I missed it.