Hindustan Times (Ranchi)

Being on TV Filled me with confidence: Sheykhar

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CIn an era of no social media, I had to rely on mass media. It was always good to be seen on television. SHEYKHAR RAVJIANI, Composer-singer

omposer-singer Sheykhar Ravjiani is thankful to television for giving him an identity and taking him to every household. From being a reality show participan­t to making it to the judge’s chair, Ravjiani says the small screen has been an integral part of his musical journey. “In an era where there was no social media, as a composer and singer, I had to rely on mass media to connect with my listeners and fans. It was always good to be seen on television, as I could connect with a wider audience through my music and my presence on reality shows,” he tells us on World TV Day, today.

The Vikram Vedha composer was a contestant on Sa Re Ga Ma in 1997, which he calls a “milestone moment”. He explains, “I suddenly found myself on stage, with the whole country watching. It was a defining moment for me as a singer. It filled me with the confidence I needed to take the next leap of faith towards my dreams. I also remember making a silent oath to myself to one day become such an accomplish­ed composer and singer that I’d next appear on the same show as a judge and mentor — a dream that’s come true not once, but thrice.”

Ravjiani applauds TV for giving exposure to so many talented artistes: “Over the past decade, we’ve seen an unearthing of some incredible talent through music reality shows. These shows help discover the most treasured singers. It’s something to be proud of.”

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PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/SHEKHARRAV­JIANI

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