This year is teaching importance of human interaction: Shalmali

The lockdown has turned out to be a boon for musicians who are exploring new forms of music. Shalmali, who believes that the best way of dealing with the pandemic blues is by looking at the silver lining, appreciates her peers for treading a different path.

“I feel musicians have finally started taking their lives into own hands by writing own music and collaborating with fellow artistes. A lot of film work came before, but with change in the film industry due to Covid-19, musicians have had to turn to other means to sustain themselves. This is a welcome change,” she shares.

However, one thing which she misses the most is jamming with her band members and performing for a live audience. “I miss live gigs. I also miss seeing my band and other fellow musicians. I love their non-musical side too. They bring amazing energy to the table,” says the singer.

So what has been her biggest takeaway from the lockdown? “It was rather taxing to switch back to a state of lockdown. This year is teaching us that human interaction is so important. I’m not going to be in a slump though. The past year allowed me to align plans for 2021 as I decided to release an album. It’s probably time to plan some more,” she says.

While at home, she has been introspecting about her life and confides that she plans on prioritising the simple pleasures of life. “I’ve always been someone who runs after things. I used to be in a hurry all the time, be it to finish something on time or reach somewhere before time. I used to toil really hard and keep rehearsing so as to not disappoint anyone,” the Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai (Sultan, 2016) singer concludes.