Alka Yagnik became the melody queen of the 1990s and together with contemporary male playback singer Kumar Sanu, she filled in the void left behind by the evergreen Lata-Kishore duet jodi. Having tasted super sweet success over the years and quite deservedly winning a prestigious National Award, she now looks forward to launch a music academy to nurture young new talents.
What’s playing on your iPod now?
I consciously avoid tuning in to my own songs. Whenever I play the songs on my iPod, it has to be obviously Lataji and Ashaji’s tracks. I don’t mind the current numbers, provided they aren’t too loud and noisy.
Name your favourite...
Musician: R. D. Burman, Kalyanji Anandji and Laxmikant Pyarelal
Singer: Kishoreda (Kumar), Mohammed Rafisaab, Mukeshji, Lataji and Ashaji
Composer: Jatin Lalit, Anu Malik, Anand Milind
What do you tune in, when you feel...
Down: A soothing score
Lonely: Lataji’s gems
Happy: This is a must reserve for Kishoreda’s lively, exciting numbers. Also, some new songs of present-day talents like Arijit Singh and Ankit Tiwari
Romantic: Songs by Lataji and Ashaji
Favourite genres:
Romantic and melodious
Favourite instruments:
The flute and the sitar. Though I feel every single instrument has its own essence and substance to make a composition soothing to the ears.
