Tanishk Bagchi

In my songs I make it a point that the original singers get the credit and royalty. Like with 'Jehda Nasha,' we ensured that the original singers get to sing it.

To be honest, I have created more originals than remixes. But when producers call me for recreations, it means they trust me with my work. And recreations come with a lot of expectations and responsibilities.

The Bollywood music industry have been open to experimental sounds and music which is good for everyone.

There's a slight difference between remix and recreation.

I want to bring Sufiness in my music.

Recreations are not a trend that I started; In the 90s and 2000s we used to have remakes/remixes where the tracks were also accompanied with videos.

Working with Rahman sir is the biggest thing for any musician.

The Indian music industry is evolving. It's open to a varied style of music and techniques now. This is the kind of mind set we required and I'm glad we are making progress towards it.

It's ironical how I still get questioned about my recreations when I've created a host of originals.

I started out with original songs.

Not everyone's going to love everything.

I only keep one thing in mind while I recreate a song and it is simply that people should be happy and enjoy the newer version.

If recreations give exposure to independent artiste and put them into limelight, what's the harm in doing it?

I rely on the support of those who support me.

There will always be those who try to pull you down, but there will be some who try and lift you up.

Everyone has ups and downs, but if I allow myself to be affected by 'Masakali,' then I'd never be able to work again.

I have imbibed my love for Spanish and Indian classical music from my mom.

I love ballads by Brian Anderson and pop/rock by Richard Marx.

I am spiritual, I can't really cook and I sleep on the left side of the bed.

My love for music transcends languages and genres.

Remixes, earlier, would just be about changing the beats and making something that can be played in the club. But I didn't want to do that. I made it a point that the song should not be spoiled by the beats.

Baras baras' is a rather special song. It is a romantic song that has come straight from my soul. I have used a lot of Indian instruments in the song.

For 'Tamma Tamma,' I used some rap by Badshah.

Nit Khair' is a powerful romantic number.

90s songs have a superb recall value and don't take much time to pick up.

Taare' will bring a smile to your face when you play it, as it's a very soothing and calming song.

Working on 'Aasmaan' was a delight, Raj and DK are phenomenal with their vision, and Raghav and Anumita have added the right flavour to the song needed.

Farzi' is a crime thriller, so I wanted to make a track that represents the theme of the show.

Aasmaan' is a calming and mellow song that will captivate the listeners and make you want to listen to it on repeat.

Kinna Sonna' is track which will definitely uplift your mood and get you dancing.

It was a pleasure collaborating with B Praak and Altamash.

Once you become famous, people start talking about you, and there are a lot of responsibilities on your head. It's good in a way but it's also stressful.

I wanted to become a pilot. My cousin is a pilot so I really wanted to fly.

I am very powerful in the quirk genre. I have a very strong hold in folk and quirky songs that ranges from, 'Banno tera swagger' from 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' to 'Bolna' from 'Kapoor & Sons.'

Recreating a song is tougher than making an original song.

As long as I get offers of recreating songs, I will do it.

My music is what keeps me going and so it goes with me wherever I go.

It's important to be social. However, I prefer keeping my focus on my work.

People who have not seen me or don't know much about me are curious and that I don't mind that bit of curiosity, it has its own charm. At the same time, I also understand the importance of being visible socially.

I like all kinds of music. But I simply love romantic songs.

Recreating a song is as good as constructing a new building.

Bollywood is like an emotion.

Actually, I am helping everybody by doing remixes. It is also like a cause for me because I think artists who are not doing much and are very talented should come up. So that's a good thing.

I'm a big fan of Kumar Sanu and I wanted to revisit one of his numbers.

My aim is to reconnect the youth with music that's lost to them.

I've always been someone who is into a lot of indoor work, and I'd be stuck in my studio for hours.

Creating a film's background score will help me be completely involved in the project because I will be composing more than just the songs in it.

The song needs to cater to the requirement of the situation.

Chandigarh Mein' is about the energy of Punjab, which I have infused into my music, sound and composition to produce this original track.

Music is beyond competition and politics.