If like us, you are completely in love with the lyrics of Sang Rahiyo and the relatable and cute chemistry between Jasleen Royal and social media entrepreneur Ranveer Allahbadia who features with her in the music video, then you are in for a treat. In an interaction with TMM, the Love You Zindagi singer reveals how she conceptualized and composed the single which has garnered more than 10 million views on YouTube.
How did Sang Rahiyo happen?
I had this half song lying with me. Then the lockdown happened and I felt like completing it. Also, it’s a time when you are missing out on meeting people you love and it’s become clearer what are the things that are more important to us. We have realized the importance of family members and friends. That’s the essence of the song as well – about living this time with your loved ones and that you’re in it together. It doesn’t have to be a romantic partner but with anyone with whom you can be yourself.
The music video stays clear of cliches and is so relatable. Who came up with the idea?
We didn’t get any cliched ideas! (smiles) When we played the song to the director, Taani Tanvir, she thought of a red thread of fate, an unspoken bond you have with some people. Some people might call it telepathy. We are trying to show that bond through the thread. It is there in people who love each other unconditionally.
Everyone is talking about your and Ranveer Allahbadia’s chemistry in the song…
He was really sweet! The shoot was a bit chaotic. I tested positive for COVID-19 and the shoot got delayed by two months. But we used that time to talk and became friends, which is what reflects on the screen too. These are not normal times and some things were taking more time than usual, but he was really cooperative. With movement being restricted during the lockdown, the cast and crew stayed in one building, and the whole experience of shooting this video had such college vibes. There was a lot of positive energy on set. At the end, we all felt like one big family.
You’re a self-taught artiste. Has that ever been a handicap for you?
I feel it has only worked in my favour. When you know that a certain thing can be done only in a particular way, then you don’t try it any other way. You go by the theory. If you don’t know how it can be, you can just go in any direction. When they say it can’t be done, I find my own way and I like it better this way. There is no restriction or boundaries for me.
Growing up, were you always inclined towards music?
I was always inclined towards music. But in between, there was a phase when I wanted to be a cricketer. I took it very seriously and even joined coaching classes. Everyone called me Warnie, like Shane Warne (laughs). But there too many things happening in between school and tuitions and I had to choose one, so I chose music.
You started with independent music and later, got a chance to compose for Bollywood as well. What do you find more exciting?
In my head, there are no categories like this. When I composed Din Shagna Da, it released as a single, and then it was picked up for the film Phillauri. I think good music is good music, whether it’s for a film or independent. People listen to music they like. Both have different elements. It’s fun when you are composing for a film because you are collaborating with so many minds – directors, writers, and composers. It’s different when it’s for independent – then it’s your vision. I like to do both.
Can you pick a composition that’s really close to your heart?
Sang Rahiyo is special to me but another song of mine that is very close to my heart is Jahan Tu Chala from Gully Boy. It talks of friendship and companionship where there is no judgment. It’s about making a call to someone at 3 am and talking about everything you’re feeling and it doesn’t even need to make sense. It’s about having a hand to hold. Also, it was a part of Gully Boy and I always wanted to work with Zoya Akhtar.
What are you listening to these days?
I have been listening to Bilal Saeed and Momina Mustehsan’s Baari and the song For Aisha by Memba from The Sky is Pink. I listen to these a lot.
Who are your all-time favourite musicians and bands?
I like Coldplay and of course, AR Rahman and Amit Trivedi.
Who’s on your wishlist?
AR Rahman!
What’s next?
Well, I’ve never been this busy. My work is constantly going on. I’ve been working on new material, many more songs. I’m working on a new single and composing music for the film Shershah.
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