Digi's Blog

  Let me be brutally honest. I have always loved Vishal Dadlani – be it his compositions with Shekhar,  his singing or his writing. Infact, Jhankaar Beats remains one of my all time favorite albums even today. However there was a time in between when I had started disliking his political stands. Now I myself am not in particular favor of any party, but I always felt that Vishal is a bit too vocal about his political stance. With time I realized that it is his personal opinion and one has to respect that. His contribution to the music industry SHOULD NOT BE mixed with his political standing. And so here I am with a list of my favorite songs sung by Vishal. And let me tell you – I had a tough time choosing these. The main reason behind this was the highly unconventional singing of Vishal. Here is a singer who can choose when to sound melodious and when to sound husky and scratchy in a good way. Those who feel Vishal can only sing fun energetic songs should kindly go through ...

It has been almost one and a half years now. I still remember the date. It was Valentine’s Day. After trying to contact them for several months, they had finally agreed. As I make way towards my destination, I get goosebumps. And then I finally reach their studio. The first thing I do when I reach their studio is ask them, “Can I put my phone in charging please?” They smile and say yes. It is not every day that you get to meet one of your favorite composers, singers, lyricists. But that day was very special. Jigar Saraiya and Priya Saraiya make such a cute couple. We talk about their upbringing, how they came into the music industry. They ask me how come a doctor like me is so much into music and movies. Then they show me their recording room, and I was like “WOW”. I still remember that big Apple monitor. So this is where all the beautiful music comes from. 18 months later, as I listen to “Wrong Side Raju”, I again remember that room and wonder, “So this i...