While I can't speak Telugu, I do understand the language.
If I do something related to English music, it will be definitely in the direction of R&B and pop.
Around eight or nine years back, I participated in 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.' The point of coming on the show was that a person coming from music family can also compete with people from all over India.
We love food. After our studio session, we devour dal makhani, butter chicken, and butter naan.
As a child singer, I never sang a single track for my father or uncle.
As far as Indian artists are concerned, I really like Mohammad Rafi and Sonu Nigam.
There is no physical activity. All entertainment is happening in phone. Films can also be seen in laptop, so no one is visiting cinema halls.
Music is a very integral part of my life because I was born into a musical family, and it's not just a passion... it's everything for me.
It has been a dream of mine to be a singer, and now I'm living this dream, singing some beautiful songs and winning people's hearts with my voice.
The simple rule I will follow to sustain in the industry would be to adapt to these ongoing changes and be a versatile artiste.
When you are presenting yourself, confidence is very important.
'Tum Jo Mile' came as a surprise. Vivek and Kumaar sir, who has written the song, sent me the track just to listen. I was in London at the time for my world tour. I heard the song, and I fell in love with it instantly.
There are many people who are behind whatever I've achieved so far. My dad, Daboo Malik, is my mentor and guiding light who supported and influenced me. Without him, I wouldn't have been able to be what I am today. Besides him, Salman Khan is yet another important person who is my biggest and constant inspiration.
There's always a pressure on performing the best.
When it comes to advice, I always consult my father regarding everything, as he has seen the industry inside out, and he is the best person to guide me.
Though I'm getting a lot of acting offers, I'd like to enter only when I'm ready. My first love will always be music.
Amaal and I have some sort of magnetic connection. I am my brother's first assistant. So I have sung the scratch versions of all his songs. We make music at home, jam every day.
I understand our audience loves to see some drama on TV, but even they have got bored with similar patterns of carrying out reality singing shows.
I think recreations are a good thing if done right because it can be very dangerous also. If you do something which goes wrong, then people probably won't like it because they are attached to that old version of the song... So, recreations can be a little tricky.
I want to be in a more natural state while doing acting.
I am not sure if India is the right place to promote such music. I don't think there are still enough people who listen to English songs.
The stalkers can get a little scary at times, but I guess all these things are a part of being famous.
Emoting songs onscreen comes naturally to me since we do emote in the studio behind the mike as well. But acting in a full-length Bollywood film is a completely different ball game.
People don't think music to be a reliable source of income or career, which I will agree, in a way, because Bollywood is a very risky place to be in.
Amaal is a music composer, and I am singer, so I think we compliment each other rather than competing with each other.
Whenever I go out, I have to have a jacket on. I prefer casual ones for a party and semi-formal ones for events.
It will be amazing to collaborate with my dad. It will be special.
I am undoubtedly a 100 percent Bollywood product, but my heart truly lies in making music for the world and taking India global.
I'll be more interested in acting only when it has to do something with who I am in real life. More like playing a singer or musician on screen like in 'Aashiqui' or 'Rockstar.'
I am a huge romantic at heart.
My mother is a Telugu, so I have been familiar with the language since childhood.
When you have your own identity as a singer, you don't have competition.
English and world music were something that I had immense love for, and to get together with a fellow Indian and bring this sound and vibe to the world feels great.
Even I would be unhappy if the final track did not sound good to me, which is why I stay in the loop with the music team till the song is ready.
I've never believed in competition. Everyone's here to do their own thing and become successful in that respect.
'Foolishq' from 'Ki & Ka' gave me a chance to work with renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja and Shreya Ghoshal.
I won my first singing award with 'Auliya.'
I love dabbling in various genres and languages.
Personally, I love music, as it's my first love, and if I ever act, it has to be something close to music. That's when I will feel great about doing it.
I got my first break in 'Bhootnath,' solely on my credit, and went on to sing for around 20 films for all the leading music composers.
Music has always been a large part of my life, and I'm very fortunate to be able to start a career doing something I love.
There was absolutely no pressure from the family. It was my choice to pursue a career in music. I always wanted to do music, which has been close to heart. In fact, I was dead sure about it.
I am focusing more on overseas gigs, as my international fans do not get a chance to be a part of my live concerts, as they visit India once in a blue moon.
People think it comes easy to us because we are from a family full of musicians, but I feel it's all about talent.
It feels surreal to know that people out there know me, know my songs, and give me so much love.
As an artist, I am for non-film music as well. I want that to shine as much as Bollywood.
Tollywood has a special place in my heart because Telugu is my mother tongue, and when I sing in the language, my mom feels really happy.
It's a dream come true as I await the release of my debut single 'Krazy Konnection' with Salim Merchant and then my debut album!
I want to lead the pack in the process of making Indian singers bigger than actors internationally.
