Accused of expressing heartbreak through some of the most iconic songs such as "Raataan Lambiyaan", "Lut Gaye", "Humnava Mere", "Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage Hum", and "Tum Hi Aana", singer Jubin Nautiyal is now entering into a more romantic and celebratory musical era.
Talking with PTI recently, Nautiyal spoke about this changing chapter in his life: "Genres have been tough in the past. Over 10 years of singing on a regular basis, I've determined that when I'm recording a song, I only worry about if I can do it or not. I always went and attempted regardless of if it worked or fails."
Though his voice has always been equated with soulful ballads and longing songs, Nautiyal revealed that he is currently venturing into uncharted musical land.
"I can sing genres which I never believed I could. I'm realizing that folks have started enjoying the romantic aspect of me, and I'm doing a lot of fresh romantic sound," he explained.
Looking back on his previous identification with melancholy music, the singer pointed out,
"There was a time when I was getting associated with the sad voice. To do 'Ishq Mera' and to get to sing 'Barbaad', which is a passionate romantic song, is a great thing."
“Barbaad”, Nautiyal’s latest release, features in filmmaker Mohit Suri’s upcoming movie “Saiyaara”, which also marks the acting debut of Ahaan Panday, cousin of actress Ananya Panday. Starring opposite him is Aneet Padda, known for “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Salaam Venky”.
Expressing appreciation for Suri’s confidence in him, Nautiyal said the director had envisioned the song in his voice even before approaching him: "Mohit knew what I was going to sound like singing the song before he even came up to me. He was very sure. He's like, 'There's a song and I want you to do it'. 'Barbaad' sounds like a sad song but it's not. I sang it as a sad song but then Mohit mentioned that it's a falling in love song.". This is one of those tracks which individuals are listening to repeatedly and creating covers for it. When a song is great, that's what occurs."
Describing it as a "dream" for any artist to work with Mohit Suri, Nautiyal complimented the director for his clear vision and clear understanding of music being part of storytelling. “I like the way he puts music in his films, how he shoots music, and how he presents it,” he said.
“He’s a cool guy,” he added, noting Suri’s skill in crafting musical moments that appeal across generations.
Produced by YRF’s CEO Akshaye Widhani, “Saiyaara” is set to hit theatres worldwide on July 18.
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