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By Judi Silva ©2007 Bollyvista.com |
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Navin Kishore Kundra |
Describe your first appearance on stage.
My first performance was when I was nine years old. It was at a local community Diwali show, where I danced to ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast from the film ‘Mohra’. I remember being the youngest performer and getting such a buzz from being on stage. My family tells me that when I was really young, like around two or three, I would get up in front of the T.V. and start dancing … so maybe my first performance was earlier than I thought. (Laughs)
Please tell us about your first big break.
It was on my 19th birthday, when I represented the UK in a World Series of Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma, filmed in Dubai. I had no idea that I would get chosen from the auditions. It was a great experience. It gave me the opportunity to sing in front of stalwart figures in the Indian music industry, such as Gulam Ali, Zakhir Hussain, Jagjit Singh, O.P. Nayyar and Shaan, as well as a worldwide television audience.
Is this what made you decide on a singing career?
The whole Sa Re Ga Ma experience helped confirm for me that music is what I want to do and has allowed me to take my singing more seriously. This along with the passion and love for music. I prefer to spend my life doing something that I really enjoy doing and offering something creative to the world, for which I can be remembered.
Who in the music industry have been your inspirations?
That is always a difficult question because there are so many great musicians and singers who have been real inspirations for me. If I had to name a few, they would be Mohd. Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, R.D. Burman, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams and Whitney Houston. I could go on and on. Any artist that has managed to reach out to people with their music, is a real inspiration. And, although my father is not in the music industry, he is my biggest inspiration.
What inspires you to write songs?
Real life. Experiences, emotions, desires and aspirations are all part of real life and that is where my inspiration comes from. It doesn’t have to be a personal experience, but things that people can relate to because they have experienced it or want to experience it. Other music often inspires me to write too.
What are your aspirations for the near and distant future?
I am currently working on my debut solo album, so I really want to get that released and tour around the world with it. I want to take my music as far out to people as possible. In the distant future, I want to establish myself as a successful and respected artist, and I’m working hard to make that happen. A big house, a nice car, a great family, loving friends, loyal fans, fame and fortune … is that too much to ask for? That would be a great future! |
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