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The podcast where MUSIC INSPIRES!
9XM brings you a podcast with amazing in-depth conversations with the most creative minds in the music industry. Every week, you get a glimpse into a musician’s discipline and creative process as host Eva Bhatt talks to them while exploring into their personas, bringing forth unique life experiences that are sure to inspire.
We start this journey off with some of the biggest names in the Bollywood music industry. Guests Include- Armaan & Amaal Malik, Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Shilpa Rao, Clinton Cerejo, Jubin Nautiyal, Asees Kaur, Jonita Gandhi, and more!
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Apr 27, 2023
Ep. 171 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Honey Singh
The much-awaited interview is out! Listen to the eventful journey of one of the most successful as well as controversial pop icons in India, Yo Yo Honey Singh, in conversation with Host Eva Bhatt.
From chartbuster singles like ‘Brown Rang’, ‘High Heels’ to Bollywood tracks like ‘Chaar Botal Vodka’, ‘Lungi Dance’, ‘Party All Night’ etc., the fact that he took the Hindi music industry by storm & enjoyed massive fandom, is undeniable.
There's much more to Honey Singh than just his music. This episode is a hearty chat with the rapper –music producer, about his renewed creative discipline, the phenomenal success and then the fall, to the ‘comeback’ version, much like his album titled ‘Honey 3.0’.
It is therefore, interesting and insightful to understand the journey that has witnessed extreme peaks of success & failures and how he deals with challenges and lows in his life. The little things that he shares about his life in Delhi, the ‘gedi’, the kind of music he personally likes listening to and the food he binges on, are some of the most enjoyable parts of this episode.
Hey listener, Thank you for making this Podcast win the Best Podcast – Music category, India Audio Award 2023!
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Mar 16, 2023
Ep. 170 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Vismay Patel
Listen to the 23 year old singer-song writer- music producer, Vismay Patel, who has acclaimed his position in the independent space with the release of only 10 singles across global platforms, till date. His songs have organically crossed millions of views & streams.
Host Eva Bhatt asks him about his roots in Assam, his ‘army’ family background and his life in different parts of the country and his mother’s Gujarati roots & its influence too. His music is a reflection of all the experiences and influences of varied cultures and people. He talks about some of his milestone hits like ‘Pal Beeta Jaaye’, ‘Dariya’, ‘Dil Mera’ & ‘Behne Do’. He is singing a few lines of each, on his guitar, too!
As we bring to you fresh music by some of the most loved ‘independent’ artists on our TV channel 9XM, with ‘Drive Wali Vibe’, on this podcast, you will get to know more about your favourite artists.
Hey listener, Thank you for making this Podcast win the Best Podcast – Music category, India Audio Award 2023!
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Feb 1, 2023
Ep. 169 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Gurashish Singh
Your favourite podcast wins an award! Thank you listeners for showing your love, we are proud to announce that this podcast bagged the prestigious India Audio Summit Awards 2023. Keep listening and sharing!
In this episode, Host Eva Bhatt talks to the heartthrob of the ‘indie’ music scene, Gurashish Singh, whose covers, mash-ups, and originals have created waves on digital platforms. Being amongst India’s top 10 most watched Cover artists, Gurashish Singh rules over an audience of nearly 1 mn on his channel ‘Singh's Unplugged’.
He talks about the making of his popular English and Hindi mashups, Punjabi and Retro recreations, his latest original singles as well as his live gigs. He shares his unique musical journey, some learning from experiences to date, and some useful insights about the evolving music industry with the rise of digital media, etc.
His latest release ‘Bol De 2.0’ is Out Now on audio streaming and digital platforms!
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Dec 28, 2022
Ep. 168 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Nilotpal
One of the most sought-after & award-winning music composers in the Indian OTT space, ‘Dhaaga’(TVF-Aspirants) fame singer-composer-lyricist Nilotpal Bora is on this episode with Host Eva Bhatt.
His latest musical work is for Bhuvan Bam’s web-series ‘Taaza Khabar’. Known for his soulful compositions & modern, organic soundscape in popular web-series like TVF-Aspirants, Tripling Season 2, Yeh Meri Family, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd & many more, Nilotpal has won hearts again with his music for the OTT film ‘Jaadugar’. His song ‘Shaabaash’ from the film ‘Jaadugar’ has been selected as the official anthem for the Indian Athletes at the Commonwealth Games.
In this episode, he talks about the immense opportunities for upcoming musicians due to the rise and success of digital media, especially OTT shows. He also talks about his Assamese roots and the musical influences.
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Dec 7, 2022
Ep. 167 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Dhaval Kothari
Host Eva Bhatt chats with singer Dhaval Kothari who has a multi-genre profile that contains recreations of Indian classical, indie, pop and regional folk to being a music business entrepreneur.
He talks about his musical series called #Folktales where he drew inspiration from folk music, pan-India. His versions of ‘Kon Halave Limdi’, ‘Kaho Poonam Na’, and many more have crossed 10 mn+ views. His latest indie track, ‘Khwahishon Ke Moti’, is a soothing, romantic song with Urdu and Hindi lyrics.
He talks about his musical training under the tutelage of Shri Gautam Kale, a disciple of Pt. Jasraj and Pt. Ajay Pohankar. Additionally, a Master’s degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music, Valencia, Spain, that has helped him collaborate with several popular Flamenco artists & perform across Europe.
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Dec 1, 2022
Ep. 166 9XM Soundcaste Ft. Nakash Aziz
Singer, music producer-composer Nakash Aziz is back on the Podcast, this time to talk about his latest, back-to-back successful releases as well as his independent music.
He talks about the song ‘Keti Ko’, composed by Amit Trivedi for the much-loved ‘Uunchai’ as well as the songs in the mega hit Rishab Shetty starrer ‘Kantara’.
He talks about the changing times, the new wave in the music industry, the rise of indie music and new artists as well as challenges faced by artists.
It’s a laugh riot when the ‘Sari ke Fall Sa’ singer, narrates some funny incidents, in his classic style!
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Oct 6, 2022
Ep. 165 9XM SoundcasE ft Gourov Dasgupta
Multi-talented musician, Gourov Dasgupta who has helmed multiple music projects as a composer, arranger/curator, talks about his creative discipline and projects.
From songs in Bollywood movies like Kaabil to Bhuj: The Pride of India, Dhokha Round D Corner, Jawaani Jaaneman, Total Dhamaal, Mubarakaan to singles like Tum Na Aaye, Ek Tu Hi Kaafi Hai, Dynamite, Buhe Bariyan & many more, Gourov has been keeping the buzz alive!
In this episode, he talks about his collaborations with singers like Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Javed Ali, Jubin Nautiyal, Kanika Kapoor, Jyotica Tangri, Dhvani Bhanushali & many others. He also shares insights from the music industry, record labels & the dynamics of the music business.
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Sep 23, 2022
Ep. 164 9XM SoundcasE ft. Vipin Patwa
Singer-Composer Vipin Patwa talks to Host Eva Bhatt on this episode about his childhood, training in music & musical journey, till date.
His recent compositions in Bollywood namely ‘Matlabi Yaariyaan’ (The Girl On The Train), ‘Ishq Mera’ (Bhuj: The Pride of India), ‘Vaddi Sharaban’ (De De Pyaar De) etc. The soulful ‘Auliya’ (Hum Chaar), voiced by Atif Aslam was one of the most popular songs that topped the charts for a very long time.
His latest track ‘Naach Baby’ is a ‘Navratri’ special, starring Sunny Leone & Remo D’souza. Vipin has also sung this song along with Bhoomi Trivedi.
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Sep 7, 2022
Ep. 163 9XM SoundcasE ft. Kunaal Verma
Kunaal Vermaa, one of the busiest lyricists in the industry who has penned superhit songs for top music composers and singers, talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his creative discipline and his latest International collab ft. Allu Arjun.
He talks about some of the most celebrated songs like ‘Hasi’(Hamari Adhuri Kahani) ‘Dil’ (Ek Villian Returns), ‘Pal’(Jalebi), ‘Tum Hi Aana’ (Marjaavaan) as well as his international collabs like Dua Lipa’s ‘Levitating’ in Hindi, 'BIBA' song by Marshmello & Pritam, ‘2step’ by Ed Sheeran & Armaan Malik, ‘Aaya Na’ Tu by Arjun Kanungo - Momina Mustehsan and ‘Jo Tu Na Mila’ by Asim Azhar.
A must-listen for aspiring lyricists as he gives out some helpful tips & lessons from his experiences and journey, till date.
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Aug 26, 2022
Ep. 162 9XM SoundcasE ft. Nikhita Gandhi and Siddhant Bhosle
Nikhita Gandhi and Siddhant Bhosle come together for a new single 'Tu Hi Bata' and in this episode, they talk about their shared love for western, Indian & other music genres & styles and creating independent music apart from their ‘mainstream’ music career.
After chart-toppers like Qaafirana, Ullu Ka Pattha, Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe, Burj Khalifa, Jugnu, Naach Meri Rani etc., Nikhita is back with another single titled 'Tu Hi Bata' in collaboration with singer-songwriter Siddhant Bhosle. Nikhita Gandhi talks about her learning from working with the biggest names in the music industry, from A R Rahman to Pritam.
She also talks about how they met, admiring his work on his digital channel, not knowing about his father being, the much loved and respected artist, Sudesh Bhosle. Siddhant talks about how he is enjoying making music, ‘independently’ and his influences of both Bollywood (from his father) as well as western music (his mother plays the piano).
‘Tu Hi Bata’ is a breezy, romantic ballad and you can enjoy them jamming in this episode.
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Aug 5, 2022
Ep. 161 9XM SoundcasE ft. DJ Shadow Dubai
Listen to one of the biggest names in the DJ scene, DJ Shadow Dubai, on this episode, about his eventful journey from engineering to mixing tracks!
The creator of ‘Banna Re’ that got viral on social media, recently, DJ Shadow Dubai, talks about his experiences of working with Yo Yo Honey Singh, Guru Randhawa & Badshah to his upcoming collabs with international artists like Lil Pump, Rick Ross & the ‘Jalebi Baby’ hit Jason Derulo.
The most interesting part of this conversation is when he talks about his autobiography titled ‘LSD: Confessions by DJ Shadow’, that sets up a world record, too. The visual adaptation rights of the book have been bought by producers Gaurang Doshi & Rocky Khan. Through this, he talks about the post-pandemic crisis that artists and specifically DJs, faced across the world, how his habit of daily ‘journaling’, helped him share the highs and lows, capturing the good, bad & ugly of the ‘glamorous’ life of a DJ!
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Jul 21, 2022
Ep. 160 9XM SoundcasE ft. Harshit Chauhan
Composer-arranger & singer Harshit Chauhan chats with Host Eva Bhatt about his passion for creating ‘original’ music and some interesting stories about his ‘hustle’ in the music world.
He talks about his mentors, veterans Kalyanji Anandji and some other key people who helped him in his journey, till date, namely singer Divya Kumar, Aditya Narayan & Adhyayan Suman. He credits music composer Shreyas Puranik for giving him some great projects to arrange music for, one being, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Malaal’, amonst others.
While talking about his ‘indie’ music projects, he shares some important tips for newcomers and upcoming artists in the industry. His IP, 'OG Studio', comprises of original songs, sung by popular names in the industry.
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Jul 13, 2022
Ep. 159 9XM SoundcasE ft. Kanishk & Kavita Seth
This episode features the young, multi-talented music composer-producer-singer Kanishk Seth & his mother, ‘Iktara’ fame’, Kavita Seth.
They talk about their common passion to explore and experiment with different genres and styles in music – from Indian classical to Sufi & ghazals to contemporary. Their latest song ‘Rangisaari’ was an independent release, last year and became a rage on social media, that led to it being featured in the blockbuster Bollywood movie, ‘Jugg Jug Jeeyo’, feat. Varun Dhawan & Kiara Advani. They also share some unheard stories about the much-loved song in this episode.
Listen to some interesting perspectives and tips related to music-making in an ever-evolving, ‘social-media’ driven, music industry.
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Jun 29, 2022
Ep. 158 9XM SoundcasE ft. Gurbax
Bengaluru based DJ/producer Kunaal Gurbaxani aka GURBAX is one of the top DJ/ producers in the Indian electronic music scene.
After massive independent releases like ‘Boom Shankar’, ‘Aghori’ and ‘Aatank’, that have gathered over 50 million+ plays on YouTube alone, GURBAX is excited about his maiden album titled ‘Rebirth’, a futuristic 8-track compilation with a diverse bunch of collaborators like Rashmeet Kaur, bass music heavyweight NDS, Billboard charting artist Mayila, Amsterdam-based producer & future-bass pioneer GANZ, Las Vegas-based rap duo called Gold Lemonade and LA-based singer/songwriter Devesh Dayal.
He talks about his Sindhi family’s business background & opting an unconventional career. He also shares how live gigs helped him gain confidence and self-belief.
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Jun 22, 2022
Ep. 157 9XM SoundcasE ft. Aaryan Banthia
Listen to the young singer-composer-lyricist & guitarist Aaryan Banthia as he talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his eventful musical journey from Kolkata to Mumbai.
His debut Hindi track ‘Yaadein’ was a rock ballad with a subtle touch of blues, after which he produced six more singles, both in Hindi & English. In this episode, he talks about his song ‘Paar’ which spoke of the struggles of people from different strata of society during the pandemic, of which he recently released an acoustic version, too.
He also shares the challenges and experiences as a new, growing ‘self-made’ indie artist, in this episode.
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Jun 14, 2022
Ep. 156 9XM SoundcasE ft. Shaan
One of the most renowned and loved singers in India, with a glorious career of 20+ years, owning a string of superhits in the Hindi film industry (in other languages as well), in movies like Jhankaar Beats, Dil Chahta Hai, Fanaa, 3 Idiots, Saawariya, Jab We Met, Shaan talks to us about his undying passion for music and his evolving creative discipline.
The singer who made a foray in the ‘Indi pop’ era of 90s and garnered huge success with albums like Lovology, Tanha Dil, Bhool Ja etc. is back to rock in the new age, ‘Indie’ music scene, with his latest single ‘Dil Uddeya’. It also features popular Maldives’ singer Unoosha.
Enjoy this hearty conversation with the loving Shaan da, as he shares some personal memories & inspiring lessons he learnt from his mentors, his contemporaries, his parents as well as the revered Asha Bhosle.
Music Label Courtesy: Shaan Music
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Jun 7, 2022
Ep. 155 9XM SoundcasE ft. Daniel B George
From Andhadhun, Agent Vinod, Helicopter Eela, Johnny Gaddar, , Bell Bottom to Judgementall Hai Kya and the latest Ashutosh Gowariker’s production Toolsidas Junior, music composer Daniel B George has carved his own niche in the Indian music industry.
An award-winning music composer-arranger, Daniel never received any formal training in music. However, today, Daniel is a name to reckon with in Bollywood especially after his iconic 'piano' arrangements in Parineeta, 3 Idiots, Lage Raho Munnabhai to Andhadhun.
He talks about his eventful, unconventional journey from composing jingles for around 300 advertisements for Pradeep Sarkar & Dibakar Banerjee, to assisting Shantanu Moitra to composing for Sriram Raghavan.
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Jun 3, 2022
Ep. 154 9XM SoundcastE ft. Dino James
Rapper, singer-songwriter, composer, music producer and YouTube sensation, Dino James, talks about his evolving creative discipline, his latest album ‘D’ and his experiments with different genres as a multi-faceted artist.
From releasing his videos on YouTube, without any support to creating an impact through his hard-hitting lyrics, gathered from real-life experiences, and earning his fans to his recent association with Def Jam India, Dino has come a long way.
Listen to the honest revelations and some practical tips by the self-made rapper, who’s songs rake in 100M+ streams, as he talks about the ‘art of detachment’ from one’s success or stardom, as it is not permanent!
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May 26, 2022
Ep. 153 9XM SoundcastE ft. Dhruv Ghanekar
One of the most versatile and loved musicians in the fusion/indie music scene in India, Dhruv Ghanekar talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his evolving musical discipline and his projects, till date.
He talks about one of the most anticipated movies starring Kangana Ranaut, ‘Dhakkad’,
having composed the background score and being one of the music composers, for the same. He shares some great insights about the making of the soundtrack, with singers like Hariharan, Sunidhi Chauhan to Richa Sharma & others.
From the iconic song, ‘Mumbhai’ ft. Javed Jaffrey (Bombay Boys) to his collabs with folk maestros like Mame Khan to Kalpana Patowary, he talks about his love for the guitar, his filmy family background and the ‘blurring’ of mainstream Bollywood music & indie music, in India.
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May 11, 2022
Ep. 152 9XM SoundcastE Ft. Suchismita Banerjee
Hindustani classical vocalist Suchismita Das Banerjee chats with Host Eva Bhatt, about her musical training in Patiala Gharana, experiences, and her creative discipline.
Spanning across 2 decades, her diverse musicality embraces everything from classical to ghazal to contemporary to film and world music forms. She has sung & co-written the songs in the Golden Globe Award nominated film, ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ and its sequel.
A R Rahman’s protégé, Suchismita enjoys a long-standing repertoire of having collaborated with stalwarts like Javed Akhtar, Pritam, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, amongst others. Her latest independent release is ‘Damaru’, feat. multi-Grammy Award-winning Indian music composer & environmentalist Ricky Kej. She also talks about her previous single ‘Ek Lamha’, a romantic duet featuring Shankar Mahadevan, penned by Kaifi Azmi saab.
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May 4, 2022
Ep.151 9XM SoundcastE ft. Qaran
Listen to the music composer-producer & singer, Qaran, talking about his music, his training and creative discipline.
His ‘Tareefan’ ft. Badshah, in Veere Di Wedding was a rage & now he is back with a sensational single, ‘Ooo Ooo’ starring Ileana D Cruz. Qaran talks about the making of his songs & his take on the current music trends.
Qaran talks about his childhood in different countries, his musical influences of mixed cultures that eventually had a strong influence in his music. He talks about the rise of independent music in India and the need to support fresh, young talent to be able to give them the opportunity to create original music.
Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram
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Apr 26, 2022
Ep.150 9XM SoundcastE ft. Mike McCleary
The versatile music composer, music producer, singer, lyricist Mikey McCleary, talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his musical journey till date, and his creative discipline.
Besides his prolific work on soundtracks for ad-films, background scores and songs for Bollywood he is also well known for his re-interpretations of Bollywood classics under the stage name of The Bartender, most notably 'Khoya Khoya Chand' and 'Hawa Hawai' from Shaitan.
Having worked as a music arranger on Lucky Ali's iconic albums , ‘Sifar’ & ‘Sunoh’, Mike McCleary talks about his work chemistry and learning from Lucky Ali, with whom he has collaborated, once again on ‘Intezaar’. He also talks about his experience of working with Ankur Tewari for ‘Jeene Mein Aaye Maza’ in Gully Boy.
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Apr 20, 2022
Ep.149 9XM SoundcastE ft. Neha Bhasin
We have the singer of Bollywood chartbusters like ‘Dhunki’, ‘Kuch Khaas Hai’, ‘Jag Ghoomeya’, ‘Dil Diyan Gallan’& many more, Neha Bhasin, once again on the podcast, to talk about her recent achievements, challenges and her ever-evolving artistry.
From Bollywood to indie, Punjabi folk to songs in multiple languages, the award-winning singer has captured hearts with her originality & genuinity. Her latest single titled ‘Parwah’ is all about her bold, carefree persona & gives out a motivational message for every individual, especially in today’s times.
Salso talks about her varied experiences in the last few years, from being part of a much-talked-about reality show to dealing with trolling on social media & her strong stance against all things regressive, negative. Composed & written by the talented artist Deep Kalsi, this song features her reality show inmate & friend, actress Rashami Desai.
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Apr 13, 2022
Ep.148 9XM SoundcastE ft. Manoj Muntashir
Renowned lyricist of some of the most popular & loved songs in Bollywood like ‘Teri Galliyan’ (Ek Villain), ‘Kaun Tujhe’ (MS Dhoni), ‘Teri Mitti’ (Kesari) etc., Manoj Muntashir, is on the podcast, once again, to share some inspiring thoughts & tips.
After back-to-back chartbuster singles like ‘Lut Gaye’, ‘Humnava Mere’, the latest romantic single ‘Mast Nazron Se’, is sung by Jubin Nautiyal, composed by Rochak Kohli & written by Manoj Muntashir.
The ‘Teri Mitti’ lyricist talks about some essential tips for budding writers in his signature style, peppered with some powerful shayari and inspiring stories from mythology. This episode is music to ears, with Manoj Muntashir, talking about the creative process of song-writing, composer-lyricist camaraderie and his journey of evolving as a writer, each time he writes a song.
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Apr 6, 2022
Ep.147 9XM SoundcastE ft. Lucky Ali
Lucky Ali, one of the most loved artists whose voice has defined Indian pop music and has captured the imagination of music lovers across generations & for decades, is on this episode, to share his heart out on music, life lessons, and ‘Intezaar’, his latest offering for his fans!
After his successful collaboration with renowned composer/producer & brother-in-law Mikey McCleary in albums like Sifar & Sunoh, the 'O Sanam' singer is back with a series of singles, starting with Intezaar.
Known for his distinctive sound & soulful but strikingly simple ballad-style singing, as well as his elusiveness, Lucky Ali shares some of his personal experiences & tips for music lovers & aspiring artists. He also talks about some fond memories about his late father, the iconic comedian Mehmood!
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Mar 22, 2022
Ep.146 9XM SoundcastE ft. Amaan and Ayaan Ali
Sarod virtuosos Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash chat with Host Eva Bhatt about their love for Sarod & their phenomenal contribution towards the global music industry & excellence in the classical & contemporary music sphere.
Disciples of their father, the great sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, they represent the seventh generation of a musical lineage known as the Senia Bangash school.
‘We for Love’ is a project curated, produced & presented by the Bangash brothers, to raise awareness for the ‘Justice for Every Child’ campaign’, launched by Nobel Peace prize recipient Mr. Kailash Satyarthi. This campaign provides legal and mental health support to child victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Listen to this exclusive conversation about their learning from Ustadji, some tips for aspiring musicians and the making of this album that also features Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Karsh Kale, Malini Awasthi, Mahesh Kale, Shubha Mudgal & Karan Johar.
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Mar 16, 2022
Ep.145 9XM SoundcastE ft. Ajay-Atul
Listen to one of the most prolific music composer duos, who have excelled in regional as well as mainstream Hindi cinema, Ajay-Atul, in this episode.
From the National Award winning ‘Jogwa’; to the blockbuster soundtracks of ‘Natrang’, ‘Sairat’ to their Bollywood songs in movies like Agneepath, Brothers, Dhadak, Singham, Zero, Tanhaji, Super 30 & many more, Ajay – Atul have always believed in experimenting and exploring with their music. They share some interesting stories behind the making of their latest soundtrack for Nagraj Manjule’s Jhund, starring Amitabh Bachchan.
Having had no formal training in music, they talk about their understanding of music, their inspiration, what drives them to create newer & better music, & their creative discipline.
Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram
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Mar 8, 2022
Ep.144 9XM SoundcastE ft. Sona Mohapatra- Women's Day Special
Host Eva Bhatt talks to ‘Ambarsariya’ girl, Sona Mohapatra, on this episode, about her musical journey, her love for folk music & her creative discipline. Her latest indie release is ‘Noor’, composed by Ram Sampath.
Known for her Bollywood hits like ‘Bedardi Raja’ (Delhi Belly), ‘Jiya Lage Na’ (Talaash), ‘Naina’ (Khoobsurat) etc., Mohapatra talks about her extensive experience in the advertising world, her varied experiences that have helped her emerge as a strong, independent voice, amidst all the controversies that often surround her.
The fearless artist also touches upon so many pertinent issues related to content creation and the music industry, the hustle, the need to empower indie music, also give our rich Indian & folk music the respect it deserves.
Don’t miss that 'golden' anecdote, shared by her, of meeting the great Lt. Lata Mangeshkar, once.
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Mar 2, 2022
Ep.143 9XM SoundcastE ft. Neeti Mohan
Singer of superhit songs like ‘Jiya Re’ (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), ‘Ishq Wala Love’ (Student Of The Year) & ‘Sau Aasmaan’ (Baar Baar Dekho), Neeti Mohan chats up with host Eva Bhatt, in this episode about her creative discipline, her new work-life balance post motherhood & her latest songs.
She talks about her work chemistry with various composers from A.R. Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar to Amit Trivedi. While talking about her enriching experience of singing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his movies like Padmavat (‘Naino Wale Ne’) to Gangubai Kathiawadi (‘Meri Jaan’)
She also shares some excellent tips for aspiring singers, her strong values, and a non-competitive approach towards music, that is not just a career, but a ‘way of life’ for her.
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Feb 23, 2022
Ep.142 9XM SoundcastE ft. Arjun Kanugo
Multi-talented artist Arjun Kanungo chats with Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode about his eventful journey as a singer, actor, composer and entrepreneur, till date.
The singer of viral hits like 'Baaki Baatein Peene Baad', ‘Fursat’ & ‘Aaya Na Tu’, is back with a beautiful romantic single, ‘Baha Le Jaa’, sung & composed by him, written by Kunaal Verma. He also talks about his acting experience in ‘Radhe’, as well as his entrepreneurial side.
Did you know, Arjun Kanungo is a 3-time National gold medal winner in Centre Fire Pistol & a National level Basketball player, too.
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Feb 16, 2022
Ep.141 9XM SoundcastE ft. Pratibha Singh Baghel
Host Eva Bhatt talks to Hindustani vocalist Pratibha Singh Baghel about her musical journey, her training & inspirations & her creative discipline.
Awarded by the prestigious Mangeshkar Alankaran Award in 2008, National classical vocal category, the singer talks about her ‘musical’ upbringing in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, also the birthplace of the Late Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar.
With her extensive work in Indian musical theater and Bollywood playback singing, with stalwarts such as Shankar Mahadevan & Salim-Sulaiman, Pratibha Singh Baghel has devoted herself to the art of classical Hindustani music with a strong, contemporary/global appeal .
‘Inheritance’, produced & arranged by Deepak Pandit, is Pratibha’s second collaborative album with the renowned violinist-composer and is an ode to the romantic spirit of thumri.
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Feb 9, 2022
Ep.140 9XM SoundcastE ft. Deedar Kaur
This episode features a refreshing & a promising voice in the industry, Deedar Kaur, who has impressed music lovers with her earlier indie hits like ‘Munda London Da’ & ‘Ladeya Na Kar’.
The young singer talks about her growing up years in Panipat, singing Kirtan at Gurudwaras, along with her siblings & learning from the journey of her elder sister, Asees Kaur, an established artist in Bollywood, today. Being an admirer of Noor Jehan & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Deedar also sings some of her personal favourites, in this episode.
Her latest release is a romantic single, ‘Marjaun Main’, composed & written by Sanjeev Chaturvedi.
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Feb 1, 2022
Ep.139 9XM SoundcastE ft. Devil The Rhymer
Abhay Prasad, better known as Devil The Rhymer, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his love for hip-hop music, his personal hustle & his debut album that has already made him the fastest rapper in India.
The newest signee on Ranveer Singh’s artist collective and label IncInk, Devil The Rhymer offers his listeners a glimpse into his gripping, intricate rhyme schemes and wordplay, combined with the high-octane speed of his lyricism that is a distinct feature of his artistry.
The 22-year-old rapper from Delhi talks about his debut solo album ‘Psykalone’, featuring 5 tracks that take you on a rollercoaster ride fuelled by the young prodigy baring his heart - where he shares his personal emotions, struggles, learnings and offerings.
The title track Psykalone records 478 words under 1 minute, setting a new record at the India Book of Records.
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Jan 25, 2022
Ep.138 9XM SoundcastE ft. Kanika Kapoor
The voice of chartbusters like ‘Baby Doll’, ‘Lovely’, ‘Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan’ to the sizzling track ‘Oo Bolega Ya Oo Oo Bolega’, Kanika Kapoor talks to Host Eva Bhatt about her musical journey.
The Lucknow girl talks about her experiences of working with the best in the industry, the highs & lows, facing challenges & learning from success & failures. The award-winning diva shares her experience of working in the Telugu industry, with music composer DSP for the Hindi version of the chartbuster song in Allu Arjun starrer ‘Pushpa: The Rise’.
Listen to the inspiring story of singer Kanika Kapoor, of creating her own identity, amidst a highly competitive industry.
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Jan 18, 2022
Ep.137 9XM SoundcastE ft. Romy
Singer of superhit Bollywood tracks like ‘Challa’(Uri: The Surgical Strike), ‘Dum Dum’ (Phillauri), ‘Sanu Kehndi’ (Kesari), ‘Gabru’(Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan), Romy, joins us on this episode to talk about his story & his musical journey from Patiala to Mumbai.
He also talks about his Bengali - Punjabi roots, his great bonding with musicians Shashwat Sachdeva & Tanishk Bagchi & some useful tips for aspiring artists. He highlights the need to learn the technical as well as creative side of things, update yourself constantly and listen to different kinds of music.
Romy was part of the soulful track ‘Ranjha’ (Shershaah), along with Jasleen Royal & B Praak. His latest indie release is ‘Mera Pyaara Hindustan’, composed by Kausar Jamot.
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Jan 11, 2022
Ep.136 9XM SoundcastE ft. Amit Mishra
Singer of chartbusters in Bollywood movies like ‘Dilwale’, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’, ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Judwaa 2’ etc., Amit Mishra joins Host Eva Bhatt in this episode, to talk about his musical journey from Lucknow to Mumbai.
His latest release is Pritam’s ‘Sakht Jaan’ for the movie ‘83’. He lets out some interesting, unheard stories about working with Pritam, some inspiring tips shared by him & about the special contribution by all the ‘recordists’, in the industry.
The ‘Bulleya’ singer also talks about his independent releases, especially during the lockdown. A must-listen for all fans & aspiring singers, as he gives out some honest revelations & tips, from his experiences, till date.
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Jan 4, 2022
Ep.135 9XM SoundcastE ft. Rachita Arora
This episode features one of the most impactful singer-composer Rachita Arora.
Her work as a music composer comprises of theatre (National School of Drama, ‘Pitaji Please’ & Makrand Deshpande’s ‘Epic Gadbad’), Bollywood films like Newton, Gurgaon, Kaamyaab, Mukkabaaz (4 songs), Shubh Mangal Savdhaan (background score), OTT films like ‘Choked’ & series like Sacred Games (title track), Karenjit Kaur & ‘Decoupled’.
The ‘Delhi’ girl talks about her training in Hindustani classical music to her exposure to world music, experiences of creating soundtracks for various genres, movies vs OTT shows, working with stalwarts like Makrand Deshpande to Anurag Kashyap and some useful tips for aspiring talent.
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Dec 29, 2021
Ep.134 New Year Special
Listen to the year-end special episode, where Host Eva Bhatt, revisits some of the milestone conversations, some memorable moments and some inspiring lessons shared by various artists, in the year gone by.
From the stalwarts like Hariharan to Jatin Pandit, divas like Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan & Shilpa Rao to globally renowned fusion artists like Karsh Kale, Ricky Kej, Purbayan Chatterjee & Bickram Ghosh. From new age hip hop artists like Kaam Bhaari, Parry G & Rapper D'evil to bands like Euphoria & Agnee, bringing in the 90s magic to Swaroop Khan, Renuka Panwar, Bhoomi Trivedi adding the colours of folk music. Bollywood artists Sachin-Jigar, Jonita Gandhi, Darshan Raval, Yasser Desai, Jyotica Tangri & Sharvi Yadav talking about their 'indie' music to lyricists like Vayu & Mehboob talking about the craft of lyric-writing.
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Dec 21, 2021
Ep.133 9XM SoundcastE ft. Shor Police - Clinton Cerejo & Bianca Gomes
Music composer & singer duo of Shor Police - Clinton Cerejo & Bianca Gomes are on the podcast to talk about their music & their creative discipline.
Their latest track 'Jallianwala' in Salim-Sulaiman's album Bhoomi 2021, is about the brutal, historical incident of Jallianwala Bagh. Together, they have added their unique vibe to the track to give it a Pop-Rock sound to bring intense aggression into the melody. They talk about their enriching experience of collaborating with Salim-Sulaiman, Harshdeep Kaur & IP Singh, on this one.
A must-listen for all young, aspiring artists, as they share some helpful tips and suggestions, out of their experiences.
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Dec 14, 2021
Ep.132 9XM SoundcastE ft. Agnee
Mohan Kannan & Kaustubh Dhavale (aka Koco), of one of India’s most loved rock bands ‘Agnee’ are on the podcast, to chat about their ‘rocking’ musical journey, their creative discipline and their varied experiences.
While Mohan, the lead vocalist chats about his Carnatic & Hindustani classical influences, Koco, the lead guitarist, talks about his love for rock music & the overall experience & lessons learnt, working in the music industry, for over two decades, now.
The creators of award-winning songs like Aahatein, Sadho Re, Sadaa & Shaam Tanha, talk about their latest indie release ‘Maahi Ve’.
Known for their deeply-rooted Indian sound, hummable tunes and live wire performances, the band has composed music for a Marathi language film Shala (winner of multiple Indian & international awards), Hindi film Aalaap, Punjabi film Sarsa as well as the Indian release of Marvel’s The Avengers (2012).
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Dec 7, 2021
Ep.131 9XM SoundcastE ft. Brijesh Shandilya
Singer of Ayushmann Khurana - Vaani Kapoor starrer movie, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui's song 'Kheench Te Nach', Brijesh Shandilya, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his inspiring journey, till date.
Hailing from a conservative family in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, Brijesh Shandilya had to face many odds, to realise his dream of becoming a singer. From learning classical music at the Prayag Samiti, at a much later stage in his life, due to circumstances, to struggling for many years, as a scratch artist, to being the lead voice in superhit Bollywood movies like Golmaal Returns, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Shubh Mangal Savdhaan, Badhaai Ho, Kesari etc.
He talks about various experiences and people who have helped him, in his journey as an artist, some interesting trivia behind the making of his songs and his 'musical' connection with Ayushmann Khurana movies!
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Nov 30, 2021
Ep.130 9XM SoundcastE ft. Hitesh Modak
Music composer Hitesh Modak is on this week’s episode, to talk about his unusual musical journey of arranging/producing award-winning songs like ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ (Dum Laga Ke Haisha) to producing background scores for Bollywood films Shaitaan, Ishqzaade, Daawat-e-Ishq, Simran etc.to composing songs for the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Antim: The Final Truth’.
He talks about his experience of creating 'Vignharta', 'Bhai Ka Birthday' & 'Chingari' for ‘Antim’ & working with ace director Mahesh Manjrekar & some interesting trivia.
Listen till the end, as the real story of a musician like Hitesh Modak, will move & motivate you on a different level, altogether!
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Nov 23, 2021
Ep.129 9XM SoundcastE ft. Parry G
Host Eva Bhatt chats with the young, fiery English & Hindi Rapper-lyricist Prikshit Gupta aka Parry G, in this episode.
Hailing from Udhampur (J&K), Parry G is known for his complicated rhymes, ‘multis’ & ‘flow’, in the hip-hop world. His viral hit ‘PUB G Anthem’ was a rage & since then he has created many 'anthems' like the one for Drug Free India – ‘Na Karunga Na Karne Dunga’ to the Olympics Tokyo 2021 Anthem.
From making his Bollywood debut with 'Behen Hogi Teri' to rapping in movies like ‘Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga’, ‘Good Newz’ to OTT series like ‘Bahut Hua Sammaan’, Parry G has showcased his talent in many international shows & concerts like A.R. Rahman Live, IIFA etc.
He talks about his unusual hip-hop hustle from Chandigarh to Mumbai, creative discipline & some practical lessons from his ongoing experiences. Parry G is a delight to listen to, this one, is straight from the heart!
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Nov 16, 2021
Ep.128 9XM SoundcastE ft. Jonita Gandhi
Host Eva Bhatt chats with the beautiful singer Jonita Gandhi, this time, about her new, enchanting ‘indie’ avatar, her latest solo releases & her evolving creative discipline.
Known for crooning many iconic numbers like The Breakup Song, (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), Dil Ka Telephone (Dream Girl), Rajwadi Odhani (Kalank) or the Tamil superhit Chellamma, Jonita Gandhi has been quiet active in the independent music space.
After the success of her recent urban Punjabi tracks 'NaNa' & '4AM', in collaboration with Mickey Singh, the versatile artist has dropped a sizzling, Punjabi single 'Chal Koi Na'.
Music Label courtesy: TreeHouse V.H.T.
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Nov 9, 2021
Ep.127 9XM SoundcastE ft. Rego B
Here's a Children’s Day special episode featuring a young musician, ‘star in the making’, REGO B!
Grandson of living legend Bappi Lahiri, Rego B makes his musical debut career at the age of 12, with his debut single ‘Bachcha Party’. Composed by Shameer Tandon, written by Abhinav Nagar, this party song has already crossed 4 mn hits on YouTube, till date.
Talking about his ‘musical’ upbringing, his mentor & grandfather's ‘golden’ tips to become a good artist and his dreams, Rego B becomes the youngest artist on this podcast, with this episode.
Enjoy this fun chat with the bright kid whose confidence & energy will surely charge the ‘child’ in you!
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Oct 27, 2021
Ep.126 9XM SoundcastE ft. Kaam Bhaari
Rapper-lyricist Kunal Pandagle, better known as Kaam Bhaari, joins Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, to share his eventful, hip-hop journey till date, his thoughts & creative ideas & his love for writing.
The 22-year-old rapper shares his ‘dream come true’ experiences, from penning ‘Kab se Kab Tak’, sung by Ranveer Singh, in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Gully Boy’, to being signed up by his indie music label, IncInk Records.
After dropping chartbuster & award-winning singles & collabs like Zeher, Mohabbat, White Collar, Vichaar, Ayo Burn etc., Kaam Bhaari is back with a soul-stirring track, ‘Aasman’, produced by drummer- producer Gautam Deb.
An eye-opener kind of a chat, that will make all hip-hop lovers fall in love, all over again, with Kaam Bhaari!
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Oct 20, 2021
Ep.125 9XM SoundcastE ft. Bhoomi Trivedi
This episode features the singer of Bollywood chartbusters like ‘Ram Chahe Leela’ (Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ramleela) and the latest, ‘Ghani Cool Chori’ (‘Rashmi Rocket’), Bhoomi Trivedi.
Loved for her unique voice and singing style, Bhoomi Trivedi talks about her ‘musical’ childhood, her milestones and the making of her indie single called ‘Jagdambe’, by Merchant Records. & Composed by Salim-Sulaiman, ‘Jagdambe’ is also penned by her.
Enjoy this episode, as she sings as well as talks about her love for folk music, her Gujarati roots and her award-winning song ‘Vagyo Re Dhol’, in the National award-winning Gujarati film ‘Hellaro’.
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‘Jagdambe’ – Merchant Records
‘Vagyo Re Dhol – Hellaro
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Oct 13, 2021
Ep.124 9XM SoundcastE ft. Priya Saraiya
Indulge in the Navratri celebration with the magic of devotional & folk music, with Priya Saraiya, along with Host Eva Bhatt, talking about her Gujarati roots, her musical influences, her evolving musical journey and her latest ‘Navratri’ special releases.
Singer of Bollywood hits like ‘Sunn Sathiya’, ‘Gulabi’, Priya Saraiya has received love for her lyrics too, for numerous songs and now with her indie releases like ‘Riha’, ‘Mele Thi’, ‘Pritam Ni’ she has emerged as a beautiful composer.
Her latest song ‘Navlakh’ is a devotional, Maa ni Aarti, feat. the ‘Vhalam Aavo Ne’ fame singer, Jigardan Gadhavi. A must-listen, musical episode for all lovers of folk & garba!
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'Navlakh' & 'Pritam Ni' - Priya Saraiya YouTube Channel
'Radha Ne Shyaam' - Sachin Jigar YouTube Channel
'Bhammariyo' - TM Music
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Oct 6, 2021
Ep.123 9XM SoundcastE ft. Dhvani Bhanushali (Navratri Special)
Indulge in the celebration of the musical festival of ‘Navratri’ with this special episode featuring YouTube sensation Dhvani Bhanushali, talking about her Gujarati roots, love for its folk music & some fond memories attached to this festival of nine nights.
Singer of chartbusters like ‘Leja Re’ & ‘Vaaste’, Dhvani chats with Host Eva Bhatt about her Bollywood & indie music journey, her dreams & the making of her latest Gujarati garba song, ‘Mehendi’.
Enjoy this episode, as the YouTube sensation sings her favourite Garba songs to make your Navratri lit!
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Sep 28, 2021
Ep.122 9XM SoundcastE ft. Euphoria
This episode features the first Indian rock band to have created their signature Hindi rock, a name synonymous to the ‘indi-pop’ scene of the 90s, in India – ‘Euphoria’.
Lead vocalist Dr. Palash Sen along with DJ Bhaduri, Prakash Trivedi, Vishal Mehta chat with Host Eva Bhatt, about their eventful journey of creating back-to-back iconic hits like ‘Dhoom Pichak Dhoom’, ‘Maeri’, ‘Aana Meri Gully’ to creating 7 tracks for their latest album ‘Sale’. They have always believed in experimenting with their music, keeping it real & original.
A must-listen for all music lovers, as the band brings out some of their most nostalgic songs, along with some helpful tips for aspiring musical talent.
Music Label courtesy: Dhoom Records
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Sep 21, 2021
Ep.121 9XM SoundcastE ft. Purbayan Chatterjee
Purbayan Chatterjee, one of the topmost sitar maestros of the world, chats with Host Eva Bhatt about his musical training in the Senia Maihar Gharana, his love for the sitar & his various international collaborations.
In his latest album, ‘Unbounded – Abaad’, he bridges musical worlds with artists from India, Afghanistan, US and UK, merging local flavours of Latin, jazz, folk, country, Sufi tradition, Western & Hindustani classical music. Global masters like Ustad Zakir Hussain (tabla), V. Selvaganesh (kanjira), U. Rajesh, Shankar Mahadevan (vocals), Deepak Pandit (violin), Béla Fleck (banjo), Jordan Rudess (keyboard) & many others are a part of this album.
Recipient of the Indian President awards & Aditya Vikram Birla award, he talks about ‘Shastriya Syndicate’ – the first Indian classical band with a contemporary touch, how he blends different worlds in music & some more lessons for music lovers.
Music Label courtesy: Sufiscore
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Sep 14, 2021
Ep.120 9XM SoundcastE ft. Jyotica Tangri
From singing scratches for music composers, to being part of a music reality show to singing chartbuster songs in Bollywood (‘Pallo Latke', ' Khadke Glassy', 'Gallan Kardi') Jyotica Tangri has become one of the leading names in the young brigade of female singers, we have today.
In this episode, she talks about her journey from Jalandhar to Mumbai, her experiences, challenges, and some useful tips for aspiring singers, especially those who are new to the ‘maximum city’. Not many know that she can sing in more than 21 languages.
She also talks about her superhit singles like ‘Tu Bhi Royega’, ‘Ek Diamond Da Haar’, ‘Na Dooja Koi’, ‘Dream Mein Entry’ to her latest release ‘Zindagi’, penned by lyricist Kumaar, composed by Sushant (Rinkoo) - Shankar.
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Sep 7, 2021
Ep.119: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Ibson Lal Baruah
Music Composer, Music Producer, Lyricist and a national award-winning Sound Engineer of several movies, music albums, documentary films, Ad jingles - Ibson Lal Baruah is on this episode to talk about his Assamese roots & his musical journey.
He talks about the making of his music for ‘Bhoga Khiriki’, an Assamese movie, produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Shanaab Alam & directed by multiple times National Award-winning filmmaker Jahnu Barua.
Ibson's musical and lyrical endeavours over the last 15 years have chronicled Assamese society & he has been awarded at various levels, at the state & nationally. Listen to the musician talk about varied experiences of producing & creating music, his love for folk, as he sings some of his milestone songs.
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Aug 31, 2021
Ep.118: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Yasser Desai
Singer-songwriter, Yasser Desai, known for superhit tracks like ‘Naino Ne Baandhi’ (Gold), Mainu Jogi Hona & Pallo Latke (Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana), chats with Host Eva Bhatt about his musical journey, his inspirations, and his creative discipline.
Yasser Desai, who started his musical journey at the age of 11, is less than five years old in the music industry but has worked with the biggest stars and music directors. Composed by Gourov Dasgupta & penned by lyricist Farhan Menon, ‘Rang Dariya’ (Chehre) is his latest Bollywood song feat. Emraan Hashmi.
He also shares some practical tips & suggestions for aspiring singers that are worth taking note of.
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Aug 25, 2021
Ep.117: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Gaurav and Karthik Dev
Music Producer of chartbuster singles like ‘Filhaal 2’, ‘Baarish Ki Jaaye’ & 'Taaron Ke Shehar', Gaurav Dev & Kartik Dev have made their Bollywood debut as a Music composer duo, with Akshay Kumar starrer movie Bell Bottom's ‘Marjaawaan’. With this episode, they have made their debut on this podcast, too!
Listen to their story, their Rajasthani roots, how their musical career began, their various experiences of arranging music for some of the biggest artists like B Praak, Jaani, Jassie Gill & others & their hustle to get credits. They also talk about how they received support from seniors as well as contemporaries and how dreams can become true, with the right intention, approach and patience, of course.
Music Label courtesy: Gringo Entertainment - 'Aadat Ve'
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Aug 17, 2021
Ep.116: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Renuka Panwar
The young musical sensation from Haryana, Renuka Panwar is on this episode, to talk about her music & her experiences with Host Eva Bhatt.
She is 19 & already basking in the success of her Haryanvi hits, especially ’52 Gaj Ka Daman’ & its Hindi version, along with Asees Kaur. This track is the fastest Haryanvi song to hit 1 Billion hits on YouTube.
She talks about how the Haryanvi music scene has witnessed tremendous change in recent years & the bright future of regional music, overall. She shares her ‘dream come true’ journey from her hometown Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai, challenges & some tips for aspiring talent.
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52 Gaj Ka Daman -
Haryanvi - Desi Records
Hindi - ii music
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Aug 10, 2021
Ep.115: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Hriday Gattani
Hriday Gattani, one of the brightest from the young brigade of musicians, today, is on this episode to talk about his journey in Bollywood & independent music.
From his experience of studying at Rahman’s KM College of Music & Technology, Chennai to singing for the maestro in Dil Bechara (‘Main tumhara’ & ‘Maskhari’), the young singer-songwriter-composer has received much love for his indie music, too. His latest song ‘Ishq Tera Mera’, feat. Sunidhi Chauhan is a romantic treat for fans. His earlier singles like ‘Awaara Awaara’ & ‘Ulja’ exhibit his intention to create soulful music & his love for melody.
Don’t miss to listen to his practical tips for aspiring musicians, that he shares, out of his experience of working with renowned musicians as well as training in western & Indian classical music.
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Aug 3, 2021
Ep.114: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Shilpa Rao
The award-winning singer, Shilpa Rao, is once again on the podcast, this time to talk about her new achievements, her ‘lockdown’ life & her latest projects.
While you heard her journey from the start, in our episode No. 4, here you can get to learn more deeply about the ‘Ghungroo’ singer, her learning & her craft. She talks about the importance of riyaaz & practice, training & evolving as an artist.
Shilpa talks about her collaboration with Anoushka Shankar for 'Those Words' from the Grammy-nominated album ‘Love Letter’, her 2020 hit 'Hardum Humdum' (Ludo) & her latest 'Phuljadiyon' from MiMi.
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Jul 27, 2021
Ep.113: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Rapper D'evil
D’Evil aka Dhaval Parab, one of the most accredited members in the Mumbai underground hip-hop community, known for his booming sonic wordplay, chats up with Host Eva Bhatt, about his eventful hip hop journey, experiences & achievements.
His first two solo singles ‘Kadki’ (2016) & ‘Chal Bhak’ (2018) got him critical acclaim, followed by Zoya Akhtar's ‘Gully Boy’, in which he contributed to dialogue-writing & lyrics. After being signed to DIVINE’s Gully Gang Entertainment, he contributed to ‘Gully Gang Cypher’, ‘Kohinoor’, followed by ‘Hip Hop Bajega’ & ‘BRINKS’.
Listen to an honest narration of this rapper's experiences, till date along with some practical tips, while he talks about his Bollywood debut, 'Todun Taak', (Toofaan) as well as his new single ‘Kaancheck’, which has a strong social message, apt to the current times.
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Kaancheck - Mass Appeal Entertainment
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Jul 20, 2021
Ep.112: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Anmol Malik
Singer, song-writer & author, Anmol Malik, daughter of one of the most successful music composers in Bollywood, Anu Malik chats up in this episode, about her ‘different’ musical as well as writing journey, her inspirations, and her learning.
She talks about the varied experiences of choosing a different path for herself, as an artist (rather than sticking to Bollywood only), creating her own music, writing songs as well as fiction-writing.
From singing club songs like ‘Main Nagin’ & ‘Talli’ to ‘Old School Girl’ in Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Anmol talks about the creative influence of her family with legends like composer Sardar Malik, lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri and of course, Anu Malik, on her music-making & writing skills.
While she is still basking in the success of her 2020 debut novel ‘Three Impossible Wishes’, her latest song with Benny Dayal is a recreation of her father’s iconic original ‘Chura Ke Dil Mera’ for Hungama 2.
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Jul 13, 2021
Ep.111: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Ricky Kej
Grammy Award winner, US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020 - Ricky Kej, is an internationally renowned Indian music composer & Environmentalist. He serves as the UNESCO MGIEP ‘Global Ambassador for Kindness’, UNICEF ‘Celebrity Supporter’ & Ambassador for ‘Earth Day Network’.
In this episode, the ‘Global Humanitarian Artist’ awardee, talks about his eventful musical journey, from acquiring a dentistry degree to working on some of the most prestigious music projects and his purpose to make a difference, through his music.
His vast repertoire of work includes 16 studio albums released internationally, over 3500 commercials and 4 feature films, including the natural history documentary ‘Wild Karnataka’ narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
His latest album, ‘Divine Tides’ illustrates his thoughts & his vision of a world in which all life can live sustainably and in harmony. He talks in detail about his collaboration with the music icon, Stewart Copeland, on this…
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Jul 6, 2021
Ep.110: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Ankur Tewari
The award-winning Music Supervisor on the movie ‘Gully Boy’, Ankur Tewari talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his eventful journey from Bhopal to Mumbai, from a Hotel Management course to becoming an accomplished musician, lyricist, screenplay writer & a music supervisor.
Listen to some insights about the role of a music supervisor in the industry today, his personal learning from stalwarts like Javed Akhtar to young rappers like Divine, Naezy & Kaam Bhaari & how he credits R.D. Burman for experimenting with world music & bringing in different sounds & flavours into ‘Bollywood’ music in the 70s.
The 'Apna Time Aayega' lyricist (along with Divine) has been involved with the music of various OTT series & movies like 'Made In Heaven', 'Guilty' & 'Yeh Ballet'. He also reveals about his upcoming album & his projects as a music supervisor.
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Jun 29, 2021
Ep.109: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Aastha Gill
The young feisty singer of chartbuster hits like DJ Waale Babu, Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai, Buzz & Nagin, Aastha Gill talks to Host Eva Bhatt about her story from Delhi to Mumbai & her learning from her journey as an artist, till date.
She talks about her successful collabs with Badshah, how he guides her like a mentor & also shares an imp tip given by the superhit rapper, regarding her career.
Her latest single with Badshah,‘Paani Paani’ is Out Now.
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Jun 22, 2021
Ep.108: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Karsh Kale
Indian-origin British musician, producer, singer, songwriter, film composer & a DJ, Karsh Kale is on this episode to talk about his remarkable musical journey, creative discipline & his ‘lockdown’ album called ‘Touch’.
The award-winning music composer/producer for ‘Gully Boy’, Karsh Kale, is globally renowned for his ‘table-drumming’. One of the pioneering figures in defining the Asian Underground genre by mixing genres of music like Indian classical & folk with electronica, rock, pop etc., Karsh Kale has collaborated with Indian maestros like Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Zakir Hussain to international artists like Sting, U2, Norah Jones, Anoushka Shankar, Alicia Keys & others.
It’s a rare opportunity to know about this 'genre-bending' musician’s broad range of influences, self-training, his ‘Marathi’ roots & his thoughts about perceiving music/tabla as a ‘language’.
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Jun 15, 2021
Ep.107: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Swaroop Khan
Indulge in the vibrant colours of Rajasthan, as the talented musician Swaroop Khan joins Host Eva Bhatt, to talk about his unique musical training, his love for folk music & his quest to explore different forms & genres.
Hailing from the rich musical community of the ‘Manganiyaars’, the ‘Ghoomar’ fame singer shares some interesting chapters from his childhood to entering a music reality show to singing for some of the most noted composers like Ajay-Atul to Salim-Sulaiman.
Enjoy this musical episode, as he sings some of his Bollywood hits, a classic Rajasthani folk & his latest single, composed, written & sung by Swaroop Khan himself, called ‘Vidaai’.
Music Label courtesy:
Hariprem Films – ‘Vidaai’
T-Series – ‘Ghoomar’
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Jun 8, 2021
Ep.106: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Lyricist Mehboob
This episode is one of my most special conversations, just by the fact that I am talking to a living legend who has penned some unforgettable songs & has been instrumental in adding shining gems in the music of Hindi cinema. (Rangeela, Bombay, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam).
Mehboob Kotwal, deserves all our attention & appreciation, as he is the lyricist who has written songs of, not only some of the best movies of Mani Ratnam, Ram Gopal Varma & Sanjay Leela Bhansali but also albums like ‘Pal’ to ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’!
It is just goosebumps, when he narrates stories behind the making of these iconic songs, his ‘struggle’ days along with Ismail Darbar, those jamming sessions with Rahman, RGV & Mani Ratnam when they created history!
Lyricist Mehboob is back with his ‘Rangeela’ partner, Ahmed Khan, in his upcoming ‘Heropanti 2’, starring Tiger Shroff.
Music Label courtesy:
T-series – Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
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Jun 1, 2021
Ep.105: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Meet Bros
Multi-faceted artist duo of Meet bros, Manmeet Singh & Harmeet Singh talk to Host Eva Bhatt about their varied experiences, lessons learnt from their eventful journey, till date, & their ‘lockdown’ music!
The Gwalior-born brothers talk about their inspirations and their approach towards making commercial Hindi music, without having had any formal training in music. Contrary to the stereotyped image of giving only club hits like ‘Baby Doll’ or ‘Chittiyaan Kalaaiyaan’, the duo are lovers of the ‘90s melodies’, having composed ‘Cham Cham’ (Baaghi 2) to having recreated their latest single ‘Wafa Na Raas Ayi’.
Music Label courtesy:
T-Series
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May 25, 2021
Ep.104: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Payal Dev
Singer-composer-lyricist Payal Dev joins Host Eva Bhatt, to talk about musical journey, her ‘lockdown’ music and her creative discipline.
The singer of songs like ‘Ab Toh Jaane Na Doongi’ (Bajirao Mastani), ‘Haseeno ka Deewana’ (Kaabil), 3 songs in ‘Student of the Year 2’ etc. is back with a bang, with ‘Dil De Diya’, her latest track composed by Himesh Reshammiya, for the Salman Khan starrer ‘Radhe’!
Payal Dev talks about her ‘dreamy’ journey, from a small town in Jharkhand to Mumbai, her stints in music reality shows, to bagging a Sanjay Leela Bhansali song, for which she won awards too!
Her debut composition was the beautiful melody ‘Tum Hi Aana’(Marjavaan), sung by Jubin Nautiyal. Enjoy this musical episode, as she sings some of her superhits & also shares some positive insights about the industry, for an 'outsider'.
Music Label courtesy:
Zee Music Company - Radhe, Student of the Year 2
Eros Now - Bajirao Mastani
T-Series - Tum Hi Aana
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May 18, 2021
Ep.103: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Darshan Raval
The young singer-composer-lyricist Darshan Raval joins Host Eva Bhatt in this episode, to talk about his love for melodies, his inspirations & his creative discipline.
The ‘Chogada’ & ‘Kamariya’ fame singer from Gujarat shares some special memories about his musical journey from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, singing for Himesh Reshammiya, Pritam to Anirudh Ravichander & how he considers ‘failures’ as the biggest jumpstart to one’s career.
The ‘Tera Zikr’ fame Darshan Raval is back with another single, ‘Is Qadar’, along with Tulsi Kumar, composed by Sachet-Parampara, as he sings some of his personal favourites, in this episode.
Music Label courtesy:
T-Series – ‘Is Qadar’, ‘Chogada’
Indie Music – ‘Rabba Mehar Kari’
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May 11, 2021
Ep.102: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Shalmali Kholgade
From singing Bollywood chartbusters like ‘Pareshaan’ (Ishaqzaade) to ‘Balam Pichkaari’ (Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’), ‘Latt Lag Gayi’ (Race 2) to ‘Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai’ (Sultan) to composing in her mother tongue, Marathi to creating her debut English album, this young artist has come a long way.
Shalmali Kholgade has always been a delight to talk to, but this time was different, as she opened up about some issues pertinent to music, her personal values & life lessons learnt from the highs & lows in her career & her creative discipline.
A must-listen for every aspiring musician, as she describes the making of her English album, ‘2X Side A’, having written & composed the same. Her collab with her icon, Sunidhi Chauhan, for the song ‘Here is Beautiful’ & the two songs from the album that she performs for us, exclusively.
Music Label courtesy:
T-Series: ‘Balam Pichkari’
BGBNG - '2X Side A'
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Apr 27, 2021
Ep.101: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Sunidhi Chauhan
Powerhouse singer, whose songs have mesmerized us for over 25 years now, Sunidhi Chauhan talks to Host Eva Bhatt, sharing some of the most personal & professional chapters of her life – her achievements in Bollywood, motherhood to her independent music.
Listen to her honest revelations about her varied experiences in the industry, how she dealt with rejections & show she took it up as a challenge. Her tips for aspiring as well as popular influencers, are worth paying attention to.
Sunidhi Chauhan’s first indie single, ‘Ye Ranjishein’, is Out Now & is produced & presented by 9XM & SpotlampE, composed by Shruti Rane & penned by Manthan. It’s goosebumps when she sings a few lines, along with another personal favourite from a Vishal-Shekhar soundtrack!
Music Label courtesy:
Ye Ranjishein – SpotlampE
Deedar De – T-Series
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Apr 20, 2021
9XM SoundcastE 100 Episodes Special
Congratulations to us & to you, listener for having completed100 episodes, loaded with music & motivation! 9XM SoundcastE launched almost 2 years ago and has been trending ever since, on leading audio streaming platforms.
Join us in this milestone celebration, as Host Eva Bhatt curates those special moments, beautiful performances & nuggets of wisdom shared by the incredible musicians on this podcast, till date. What makes this episode special is you, listener, as we read out some special messages and also play out some audio bytes shared by some of you, letting us know how much this podcast means to you.
Thank you, listener for subscribing & sharing this podcast with others. This episode will surely make you check out the episodes in our playlist, featuring engaging & insightful conversations about music, life & an artist’s creative discipline.
Music Label courtesy:
T-Series, Sony Music India, Eros Now Music, Universal, Times Music, Merchant Records, Diljit Dosanjh Off…
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Apr 13, 2021
Ep.99: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Rabbani Mustafa Khan
You heard Murtuza Mustafa, last week and now listen to his brother, Rabbani Mustafa Khan, who too belongs to the illustrious Rampur-Sahaswan gharana and is carrying forward legacy of his late father, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan saab.
He talks about his eventful journey into the world of classical & commercial music, some honest confessions of not being inclined towards learning classical music or doing riyaaz during his growing years to losing monies in a film project to ultimately finding solace in music!
Talking about his latest track, ‘Peer Meri Piya Jaane Na’ (‘Fauji Calling’) composed by Harpriet Singh Vig, he urges the music industry to not to stereotype ‘classical’ musicians & explore their versatility in other genres, too. He also recommends listeners to read his father’s autobiography ‘A Dream I Lived Alone’, captured in its essence by his wife, Namrata Gupta.
Music Label courtesy:
Zee Music - ‘Peer Meri Piya Jaane Na’
Times Music - 'Naina', 'Aaoni…
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Apr 6, 2021
Ep.98: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Murtuza Mustafa and Faiz Mustafa
This episode features a rare conversation with Murtuza Mustafa, singer-composer & vocal coach, eldest son & disciple of one of the most prominent names in the Hindustani Classical music tradition, Late Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan (Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan & Sangeet Natak Academy awardee), who has been a guru to many music legends of our Indian music industry such as Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Manna Dey, A.R. Rahman, Hariharan, Shaan, Sonu Nigam & many more.
Murtuza Mustafa has worked with A.R. Rahman, Shanker-Ehsaan-Loy, Amit Trivedi, Ismail Darbar & Mithoon & toured round the globe to perform Bollywood, Sufi, Fusion and classical music concerts. He talks about the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana of music & shares some incredible teachings, oral lessons & values passed on by Ustadji to his sons, that are extremely noteworthy for all those who are pursuing music.
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Mar 31, 2021
Ep.97: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Jatin Pandit
From 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' to 'Khamoshi: The Musical', 'DDLJ' to 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', music composer duo Jatin – Lalit have given us songs that have not only defined the personality of Bollywood songs of 90s – 2000s, but will continue to appeal to every generation.
The creator of superhit melodies, Jatin Pandit is on this episode, to talk about his remarkable journey, his experiences, and his creative discipline.
He talks about the ‘golden’ times, when composers were given full soundtracks and not just a song or a two, in an album! The use of Indian & western instruments to create ever-lasting melodies, that extra effort in music arrangement & the challenges of dealing with rejections.
There is definitely a lot to learn & imbibe from someone who has worked with the biggest movie studios, directors & stars in Bollywood and is back with a beautiful melody with his first indie single ‘Dhadakte Rehna’.
Music Label courtesy:
Sony Music – ‘Tum Paas Aaye’
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Mar 27, 2021
Ep.96: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Sharvi Yadav
This young, playback singer from Noida, has wooed the audience with her songs in Thappad, Veere Di Wedding & Disney's Frozen 2 (Hindi).
From winning a music reality show to landing up on an international project like Frozen 2, Sharvi Yadav is proving her mettle by singing for noted composers, from Amit Trivedi to Salim-Sulaiman.
She talks about her experience of singing in Frozen 2 (Hindi) along with her icon, Sunidhi Chauhan to singing a peppy, Holi single for Salim – Sulaiman, called ‘Babuni Tere Rang Mein’, feat. Pawan Singh.
She also shares a powerful story about her vocal injury and how she couldn’t sing for one year, in her life.
Music Label courtesy:
Merchant Records - ‘Babuni Tere Rang Mein’
Saregama – ‘Inteha Ho Gayi’
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Mar 23, 2021
Ep.95: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Tanishk Bagchi
Host Eva Bhatt talks to one of the busiest names in the music industry, today, Tanishk Bagchi, to understand his hustle and bust that myth associated with him as someone who does ‘remixes’ only!
How his intention and efforts are the same while re-creating songs like ‘Aankh Maarey’ or ‘Dilbar’ & composing ‘originals’ like 'Banno', ‘Ve Maahi’ or ‘Vaaste’. How he deals with success & criticism & prefers 'originals' over 'remixes', as a musician! His latest releases being 'originals' - ‘Har Funn Maula’ feat. Aamir Khan & his single ‘Patli Kamariya’ with Sukh E.
While sharing a story of personal loss, Tanishk also gives out a very hard-hitting message to all aspiring artists, that is worth listening to.
Music Label courtesy:
T-Series: ‘Palti Kamariya’
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Mar 16, 2021
Ep.94: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Leslee Lewis
One of the most versatile music composers, who defined the golden era of the 90s ‘Indi Pop’ - Leslee Lewis, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his remarkable musical journey from producing-composing, award-winning ad jingles to iconic songs like ‘Pari Hoon Main’ to KK’s ‘Pal’.
The singer-composer, along with Hariharan, stirred up a storm when they formed Colonial Cousins & gave us unforgettable ‘fusion’ music. Did you know, Leslee also composed Asha Bhosle’s ‘Janam Samja Karo’ to Alisha Chinai’s Bombay Girl & the songs of A Band of Boys?
Listen to the experiences & learning of the accomplished musician as he shares some helpful tips for upcoming artists & talks about his latest independent music project – ‘Global Hindi’.
Music Label courtesy:
Sony Music India - 'Yaaron', 'Krishna'
Universal Music India - 'Jaanam Samjha Karo'
Global Hindi - 'Haath Ab Chodo'
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Mar 9, 2021
Ep.93: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Hariharan
Padma Shri Hariharan graces this episode, as he shares some of the milestone chapters from his incredible musical journey, his learning and his creative discipline that has been an inspiration for every aspiring singer.
From singing iconic hits for Ilayaraja & A.R. Rahman to winning National award for his songs in Anu Malik’s ‘Border’ & Ajay-Atul’s ‘Jogwa’, Hariharan is equally loved for his ghazals.
Apart from his soulful singing in ‘Tu Hi Re’ (Bombay), ‘Nahin Saamne’ (Taal) to ‘Jhonka Hawa Ka’ (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), Hariharan ji holds a unique and an unrivalled position, not only in the Hindi music industry but also Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Kannada.
A must-listen episode for aspiring singers as the living legend sings a few of his favourites including his latest album ‘Ishq: Songs of Love’, composed by Bickram Ghosh.
Music Label courtesy:
Sufiscore - 'Baaton Baaton Mein', 'Radha'
Sony Music India - 'Kaash'
Saregama - 'Choo Lene Do', 'Ko…
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Mar 2, 2021
Ep.92: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Bickram Ghosh
Music composer and a globally renowned percussionist, Maestro Bickram Ghosh chats with Host Eva Bhatt, about his eventful musical journey, from playing tabla for Pt. Ravi Shankar for over a decade, to collaborating with Sonu Nigam on various projects including the Oscar-nominated soundtrack of the movie Jal.
Bestowed by many prestigious awards, including Sangeet Maha Samman, the highest musical recognition in West Bengal, Bickram Ghosh has composed for numerous films & albums. He talks in detail about the making of his latest album ‘Ishq: Songs of Love’, feat. Hariharan & also demonstrates his genius of playing tabla & vocal percussion, exclusively on this podcast.
Listen to some useful tips for students learning music & aspiring artists from one of the pioneers of experimental fusion music.
Music Label courtesy: Sufiscore
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Feb 23, 2021
Ep.91: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Daler Mehndi
The original ‘Badshah of Bhangra’, Daler Mehndi talks about his remarkable journey in Bollywood & independent music. Host Eva Bhatt asks the award-winning pop icon to share his experiences & learning, having created his own brand in the industry & to have had a 26 year-long, illustrious career in music!
From delivering record-breaking hits like ‘Bolo Ta ra ra ra’ to ‘Tunak Tunak’ & making ‘bhangra pop’ a global sensation during the Indi-pop scene of the 90s, the versatile pop artist is back with his signature style & sound, with his latest single ‘Ishq Nachaave’.
Daler Mehndi shares his memorable yet funny experience of working with A.R. Rahman & Prasoon Joshi for ‘Rang De Basanti’ to singing the title tracks for ‘Dangal’, ‘Baahubali’ & ‘Le Chhalaang’.
Music label courtesy:
Eros Now Music: ‘Ishq Nachaave’
Sony Music Label: ‘Tunak Tunak Tun’
T-Series: ‘Le Chhalaang’
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Feb 16, 2021
Ep.90: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Nakul Abhyankar
Host Eva Bhatt chats with Chennai-based playback singer and music composer/producer, Nakul Abhyankar.
Known for his singing in Telugu hits 'Neeli Kanumallo' (Nawab) or the recent Rahman- composed 'Thumbi Thullal' (Cobra), along with Shreya Ghoshal, Tamil songs like 'Azhage' & 'Adadaa Naana', the versatile artist has also won awards as the 'Best Playback Singer' for 'Manase Manase' (Are Marler) & as 'Best Music Director' for 'Rishabhapriya'.
Nakul Abhyankar received worldwide recognition when he crooned songs for the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions of Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’.
He shares insights from his experience of working with A.R. Rahman, lessons learnt and some useful tips for students learning music or aspiring talent.
Music Label courtesy:
Sony Music
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Feb 9, 2021
Ep.89: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Vayu
Noted lyricist, composer & singer Vayu chats with Host Eva Bhatt about his interesting journey into the world of music from that of graphic designing and advertising, his musical inspirations & creative discipline.
From his ‘Banno’ (Tanu Weds Manu Returns) to ‘Mere Liye Tum Kaafi ho’ (Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhaan), Vayu has impressed with his quirky as well as romantic songs. Listen to his unique approach of creating songs in Bollywood, almost like creatively 'designing' an artwork or a copy as per the 'brand brief'!
He talks extensively about the bright future of independent music in India & shares some practical advice for upcoming lyricists/musicians, based on his varied experiences as a multi-faceted artist.
Enjoy his latest single ‘Mascara’, as a lyricist & composer, sung by Paresh Pahuja, feat. Akasa Sing.
Music Label Courtesy:
Music Means More: 'Mascara'
Eros Now Music: 'Banno', 'Kanha'
T-Series: 'Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho'
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Feb 2, 2021
Ep.88: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Shreya Ghoshal
Multiple times National award-winning singer Shreya Ghoshal talks about her glorious musical journey, her learning & her creative discipline.
From her award-winning Bollywood debut in Bhansali’s 'Devdas' to ‘Padmaavat’, from ‘Jism’ to ‘Jab We Met’, her versatility is remarkable. Host Eva Bhatt also asks her about her constant endeavor to highlight the beauty of Indian classical music, in her songs, her ability to maintain her individual identity in a highly competitive industry & her quality to remain humble, despite all the success & recognition.
Listen to the ‘Queen of melodies’, as she talks about her latest single with her brother Soumyadeep Ghoshal, ‘Angana Morey’, an intense yet intricate electronic pop meets Indian classical raaga-based 'bandish'. This episode is a must-listen for all aspiring singers!
Music Label courtesy:
Eros Now Music - 'Bairi Piya'
T-Series - 'Mere Dholna'
Shreya Ghoshal - 'Angana Morey'
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Jan 27, 2021
Ep.87: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Shruti Pathak
Singer of some of our favourite songs like ‘Mar Javaan’ (Fashion), ‘Tujhe Bula Diya’
(Anjaana Anjaani), ‘Criminal’ (Ra.One), the beautiful singer Shruti Pathak joins Host Eva Bhatt, to talk about her passion for music, her learning, and her experiences.
She is a lyricist too and has penned songs like ‘Payaliya’ (Dev.D) & ‘Shubhaarambh’ (Kai Po Che). Her journey in the music industry, as an ‘outsider’, from Ahmedabad, and to have sung for some of the top names like Salim-Sulaiman, Vishal & Shekhar to Amit Trivedi, is truly commendable.
Shruti Pathak is a sheer joy to listen to when she croons her Bollywood songs, Gujarati folk & a ghazal.
Music label courtesy:
T-Series - ‘Mar Javaan’, ‘Tujhe Bula Diya’
Sachin-Jigar - Radha Ne Shyam Mali Jashe
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Jan 19, 2021
Ep.86: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Sachin-Jigar
The extremely talented & versatile musician duo of Sachin-Jigar is on this episode with Host Eva Bhatt, sharing their ‘musically busy’ lockdown routine, their passion to revive Gujarati music & their upcoming Bollywood projects.
From their debut smash hit ‘Chaar Baj Gaye’ to trippy numbers of Go Goa Gone to the romantic ‘Saibo’, ‘Gulabi’, ‘Sunn Saathiya’ to passionate songs like ‘Jee Karda’ & ‘Bezubaan’ or the soul-stirring ‘Chunar’, the duo has always experimented with their sound and style, each time surprising and entertaining their fans.
They are already creating waves with Gujarati chartbusters like ‘Vaalam Aavo Ne’ & ‘Radha Ne Shyam Mali Jashe’. Listen to them talk extensively about their independent music & their latest single called ‘Heera’, feat. Jigar Saraiya & Shriya Pilgaonkar.
Music Label Courtesy:
T-Series – ‘Angrezi Medium’
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Jan 12, 2021
Ep.85: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Jubin Nautiyal
Loved for his soothing melodies like ‘Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata’ (Bajrangi Bhaijaan), ‘Tum Hi Aana’ (Marjaavaan) as well as club hits like ‘Akh Lad Jaave’ (Loveyatri), singer Jubin Nautiyal joins Host Eva Bhatt on this episode.
Listen to the singer share his music making & riyaaz routine, during the lockdown, at his hometown in Uttarakhand and about his latest romantic single, ‘Toh Aa Gaye Hum’ by Mithoon (after their record-breaking collab in ‘Tujhe Kitna Chahein Aur’ in Kabir Singh)
This episode is like a private concert for your ears, with Jubin Nautiyal, strumming his guitar & singing some of his most loved songs like ‘Taaron Ke Shehar’, ‘Meri Aashiqui’ & a ‘Jaunsaari’ folk song, exclusively on this podcast.
Music Label courtesy: T-Series
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Jan 5, 2021
Ep.84: New Year Special
This episode is dedicated to all those wonderful artists who broke the clutter, took up new challenges, experimented, scaled new heights & made a difference in the lives of listeners by sharing their stories on this podcast, all through the ‘eventful’ year of 2020!
With ‘work from home’ becoming the ‘new normal’, we could connect with artists, remotely & bring to your ears, a new episode, every week, featuring some incredible musicians, sharing their ‘lockdown discipline’ & some useful tips, along with their music!
With immense gratitude to all the artists & listeners, Host Eva Bhatt curates all the different lessons, tips or learning, shared by artists on this podcast, since the lockdown. A perfect episode to ring in the new year with some nuggets of inspiration, creativity & positivity shared by some incredible artists for the listeners of this podcast.
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Dec 29, 2020
Ep.83: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Jonita Gandhi and Swaroop Khan
This episode celebrates yet another, colourful creation of Salim-Sulaiman’s ‘Bhoomi 2020’, feat. Jonita Gandhi & Swaroop Khan.
Listen to their experience of singing a song like ‘Jeeni Jeeni’, together, for the first time, their individual thoughts about the song & its composers. They also share some of the lessons learnt from their musical journey till date, some useful tips for aspiring singers and their creative discipline.
Enjoy this beautiful episode, feat. two prolific & popular voices but from contrasting backgrounds – one, a versatile singer from Canada & now Bollywood, like Jonita Gandhi & the other, a much-loved folk voice, ‘Ghoomar’ fame, Swaroop Khan from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Music Label courtesy:
T-Series – ‘Ghoomar’
Merchant Records – ‘Jeeni Jeeni’
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Dec 22, 2020
Ep.82: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Osman Mir
This episode is an engaging conversation between Host Eva Bhatt & Osman Mir, the popular singer from Kutch, known for his earthy folk renditions, semi-classical songs, ghazals, devotional songs, in Hindi & Gujarati.
He talks about his Bollywood debut, ‘Mor Bani Thanghat Kare’ in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ranveer-Deepika starrer, ‘Goliyon ki Rasleela: Ramleela’ & his ‘lockdown’ release, ‘Moti Veerana’ by Amit Trivedi. Osman Mir is the singer of ‘Haji Peer’, part of Salim-Sulaiman’s ‘Bhoomi 2020’ album. Listen to the story of the song, its making & his experience of working with the duo for this project.
Experience the magic of folk & ‘Sufi’ music, in the voice of Osman Mir, as he shares his musical influences of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Mehdi Hassan, Jagjit Singh & Ghulam Ali Khan.
Music Label courtesy: Merchant Records
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Dec 16, 2020
Ep.81: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Armaan Malik
Listen to the heartthrob of millions, Armaan Malik talk about his music (Bollywood, regional, English pop & Indie), his family and his creative discipline.
Singer of superhits like ‘Bol Do Na Zara’ (Azhar), ‘Theher Ja’(October), ‘Pehla Pyaar’ (Kabir Singh), ‘Chale Aana’ (De De Pyaar De), Armaan Malik has come a long way. From singing in multiple languages to lending voice for Disney’s 'Aladdin' & 'The Lion King', Armaan has become the first Indian artist to break into the global pop market, with his English singles ‘Control’, ‘next 2 me’ & 'How Many'.
Host Eva Bhatt chats with the multi-faceted artist,
regarding his latest Hindi romantic single, 'Veham', penned by Rashmi Virag, composed by Manan Bhardwaj.
Music Label courtesy: T-Series
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Dec 8, 2020
Ep.80: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Raj Pandit, Vipul Mehta and Salman Ali Bhoomi 2020 Special
This episode is part of our special series featuring the fantastic artists in Salim-Sulaiman’s latest musical offering called 'Bhoomi 2020'. Every week, listen to some insightful conversations with Host Eva Bhatt, of artists associated with this album.
This week, we have three young singers feat. in the song ‘Haq Ali’ - Raj Pandit, Vipul Mehta & Salman Ali. Raj Pandit has been closely working with the renowned duo Salim-Sulaiman, as a vocalist, co-music producer & assistant music director. Vipul Mehta has been a regular performer in Salim-Sulaiman & Sunidhi Chauhan shows. Salman Ali impressed the audience & his judges on a popular music reality show and is known for his terrific vocal range.
Vipul & Salman, share their experience & tips, both being past winners in music reality shows. Raj Pandit highlights the need to be original, not mimic other popular singers & work hard on one’s strengths.
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Dec 1, 2020
Ep.79: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Sukhwinder Singh & Nikhita Gandhi Bhoomi 2020 Special
Last week you heard Salim-Sulaiman, the creators of the album ‘Bhoomi 2020’ that features a collection of Indian folk songs, with an electronic/western fusion, rendered by some of the most iconic artists like Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, Kaushiki Chakraborty & many more.
9XM brings to you a series of special episodes celebrating the colours of ‘Bhoomi 2020’, by talking to singers & understanding their experience of singing for this album & their creative discipline.
Listen to the singers of the first song ‘Saanwal’ – Sukhwinder Singh & Nikhita Gandhi, in this episode. Enjoy their acoustic notes & some golden tips for aspiring singers, exclusively on this podcast.
Music Label courtesy:
'Saanwal' - Merchant Records
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Nov 25, 2020
Ep.78: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Salim-Sulaiman Bhoomi 2020 Special
The award-winning duo of Salim-Sulaiman, composer of ever-lasting melodies of ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ or ‘Dor’, to passionate anthems like ‘Chak De! India’ to chartbusters in ‘Fashion’,‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ or ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’, are here on this episode, to talk about their latest offering to music lovers – #Bhoomi2020.
Their love for the rich folk music & culture of India made them embark on this beautiful musical journey called ‘Bhoomi 2020’ that features some of the biggest names in the music industry namely Sukhwinder Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Osman Mir, Nikhita Gandhi, Salman Ali & many more.
Just listening to them talk about music, understanding their thoughts & ideas, having an incredible experience of over so many years of creating some of the best soundtracks as well as background score in movies, is like gaining valuable lessons for any music lover, student or aspiring artists.
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Nov 17, 2020
Ep.77: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Amaal Mallik
One of the most accomplished names in the youngest league of musicians today, Amaal Mallik talks to Host Eva Bhatt, once again (Episode 1 & 2 featured both, Armaan & Amaal) this time on newer achievements, fresh associations & his debut indie single.
With ‘Tu Mera Nahi’, Amaal Mallik plunges into independent music, having been signed up as an exclusive artist by Sony Music India. He talks about this new journey of exploring the singer, the real voice within (apart from his usual bold expression on twitter!)
Known for his superhit Bollywood compositions like ‘Sooraj Dooba Hai’, ‘Kaun Tujhe’, ‘Chale Aana’, ‘Yeh Aaina’, Amaal Mallik has a great line up of Bollywood movies up in his sleeves, ‘Saina’ being one of them. He shares some personal memories attached with certain projects, his strong bonding with his brother Armaan Malik & his gratitude & respect for all that he learnt from his grandfather, the veteran music composer, Sardar Malik.
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Nov 10, 2020
Ep.76: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Tulsi Kumar
Listen to the singer of Bollywood hits like ‘Tum Jo Aaye’ (Once Upon a Time in Mumbai), ‘Soch Na Sake’ (Airlift), ‘Hum Mar Jayenge & Piya Aaye Na’ (Aashiqui 2) & many more, Tulsi Kumar talking about her musical journey, her independent songs & her experiences.
Tulsi Kumar breaks a few myths associated with her, belonging to a family that is one of the leading music labels & plays such an eminent role in the music/movie business in India i.e. T-Series. She recalls her childhood memories with her late father, Mr. Gulshan Kumar & his passion for music, her bonding with brother Bhushan Kumar & her personal journey in establishing her individual identity as an artist, despite the 'privilege' of her background. It will be interesting to know about how she deals with issues like ‘nepotism’ & the growing competition in the music industry.
She shares some fond memories during the making of her chartbusters with Pritam, Himesh Reshammiya & also sings some of her personal favou…
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Nov 3, 2020
Ep.75: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Daboo Malik
Multi-faceted artist Daboo Malik talks to us, in this episode about his varied experiences, learning & his latest composition 'Kuchh Khwaab' feat. Sunidhi Chauhan.
Born to the legendary music composer of 1940s, Sardar Malik & Bilquis Begum (sister of Hasrat Jaipuri), Daboo Malik shares some vivid childhood memories, some personal, some pensive, that will certainly move you. Why his parents kept them away from music, how his father's dream came true when Anu Malik received National Award & how he slept holding the two Filmfare award statuettes, won by his sons, Armaan & Amaal Malik.
Composer of Bollywood hits like 'Thoda Sa Pyaar Hua Hai', ‘Tum Ko Na Bhool Payenge’, Daboo Malik has entered a new phase in his life, of creating some beautiful independent music under his own music label & YouTube channel MWM Entertainment.
Listen to the interesting story behind the making of the song & the video of 'Kuchh Khwaab', during the lockdown period, the Bengali version 'Na Bolo Kotha' & th…
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Oct 27, 2020
Ep.74: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Sunidhi Chauhan
Listen to the powerhouse performer, versatile singer Sunidhi Chauhan’s exclusive conversation with Host Eva Bhatt on her incredible musical journey, her independent music and motherhood.
The multiple-times award winning singer shares some memorable stories like her Bollywood debut at the age of 13, her iconic songs like ‘Mast’ with Sandeep Chowta, 'Ajnabee' & 'Mehboob Mere' with Anu Malik & that Himesh Reshammiya song that was recorded during the destructive 26th July Mumbai floods.
'Kucch Khwaab' is her latest single, composed by Daboo Malik, for whom she has sung earlier & shares a great work camaraderie.
Sunidhi’s creative discipline and her simple but extremely useful tips for budding talent are worth paying attention to.
Music Label courtesy:
'Kuchh Khwaab' - MWM Entertainment
'Halka Halka' - T-Series
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Oct 20, 2020
Ep.73: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Parampara Thakur
In this episode, Host Eva Bhatt chats with the feisty singer-composer, Parampara Thakur, the other significant half of the popular music duo Sachet-Parampara. She talks about her journey from Delhi to being a finalist in a music reality show, to joining hands with Sachet Tandon to create superhit songs for movies like ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’, 'Pati Patni Aur Woh', ‘Tanhaji’ etc.
How they created the iconic ‘Bekhayali’ & ‘Mere Sohneya’ for Kabir Singh, their bonding with Shahid Kapoor, for whom they are creating music once again, for his upcoming movie 'Jersey'.
Parampara belongs to the new generation of young, successful, female music composers in the industry & there is a lot to learn & get inspired from this 'outsider' artist, who is full of positivity and passion. Apart from her Bollywood projects, she is enjoying working on indie songs, her latest being, 'Kya Karu', with Punjabi pop star Millind Gaba. Parampara will surely impress you w…
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Oct 13, 2020
Ep.72: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Guru Randhawa
Punjabi pop icon Guru Randhawa joins Host Eva Bhatt, to talk about his ‘lockdown’ music, his achievements of 2020, to his latest ‘Baby Girl’, with the young pop sensation Dhvani Bhanushali.
The singer-composer-lyricist shares his inspiring story from Gurdaspur to creating record-breaking Punjabi singles that got recreated for Bollywood blockbusters (‘Suit Suit’, ‘Patola’, 'High Rated Gabru',‘Lahore’ etc.) to singing with Pitbull & Jay Sean. He reminisces his memories of working with the late Irrfan Khan, for 'Hindi Medium' & 'Blackmail'.
He also talks about his fitness regime during the lockdown, the pandemic effect on his 'gig' life & how he is dealing with it, positively. He talks about his latest single, 'Baby Girl', written & composed by him, feat. Dhvani Bhanushali.
Music Label courtesy: T-Series
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Oct 6, 2020
Ep.71: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Mithoon
This episode features Host Eva Bhatt’s conversation with noted music composer-singer-lyricist, Mithoon, known for highly acclaimed Bollywood songs like ‘Phir Mohabbat’ (Murder 2), ‘Tum Hi Ho’(Aashiqui 2), ‘Tujhe Kitna Chahein’ (Kabir Singh) & many more.
Hailing from one of the most respected, ‘musical’ families in Bollywood, (his grandfather & father being noted musicians who trained many aspirants & his uncle Pyarelal of the legendary duo, Laxmikant-Pyarelal), Mithoon talks about its rich influence on his musical understanding. He recalls certain interesting incidents and memories while working on his earlier compositions in Anwar (‘Maula Mere Maula’ & ‘Tose Naina Lage’), Onir’s Bas Ek Pal (‘Tere Bin’ & title track) & Emraan Hashmi starrer The Train (‘Mausam’)
He talks about the importance of believing in one’s values & product, as an artist, giving instances from his personal experience in the industry. His strong belief in ‘melodies’ led…
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Sep 30, 2020
Ep.70: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Jaani
Noted Punjabi lyricist-composer Jaani joins Host Eva Bhatt, in a candid conversation about music, song-writing & his creative discipline.
The story behind chartbusters like Soch, Nikle Currant, Mann Bharrya, Qismat, Pachtaoge etc., his bonding with top Punjabi pop icons, from Badshah to B Praak, Jassie Gill to Hardy Sandhu & his experience of working in the Punjabi music industry and now Bollywood. He also takes back to his roots in his hometown Giddarbaha, that he proudly shares with living legend Gurdas Maan. Jaani's story about his initial efforts of settling abroad to being rejected by some, as a lyricist, to him proving them wrong by giving out record-breaking hits, is a must-listen. Jaani also reveals the story behind him inserting his name, in every song, which has become his signature style, now!
Jaani talks about his latest T-Series single, ‘Taaron Ke Shehar’, sung by Jubin Nautiyal & Neha Kakkar, composed & written by Jaani.
Music Label courtesy: T-Series
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Sep 22, 2020
Ep.69: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan
One of the most acclaimed and popular singers of the Indian music industry (sings in 40 languages), Udit Narayan graces this episode, along with his son, Aditya Narayan, an accomplished singer.
The multiple times National Award-winning singer talks about his four-decade long, phenomenal music career, various experiences, learning and his creative discipline. He shares his inspiring story from a small town in Bihar to singing with legends Mohd. Rafi & Kishore Kumar in the 80s to becoming the 'voice of Aamir Khan' to winning millions of hearts with his distinct style of singing.
Listen to some unheard stories behind the making of some of his iconic songs of DDLJ, Beta, Akele Hum Akele Tum etc. While Aditya Narayan recalls his splendid childhood spent accompanying his father in his recording sessions, from singing in Rangeela, Taal, Pardes etc. as a child-artist, to then singing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali' s Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ramleela & A.R. Rahman's Dil Bechara.
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Sep 15, 2020
Ep.68: 9XM SoundcastE ft. Sachet Tandon
In this episode, Host Eva Bhatt interacts with music composer-singer, Sachet Tandon, who belongs to the new brigade of young, extremely talented & versatile musicians, who are shaping the voice & vibe of today’s generation, in Bollywood.
The ‘Bekhayali’ boy, talks about his eventful journey from Lucknow, (left graduation for music), to being a finalist of a music reality show and joining hands with the talented Parampara Thakur. Their process of making record-breaking songs, as Sachet-Parampara, for ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’, ‘Bekhayali’ (Kabir Singh), ‘Dilbara’ (Pati Patni Aur Woh), ‘Ra Ra Ra’ (Tanhaji).
The passionate singer talks about how he never expected ‘Bekhayali’ to become a rage, his mixed influences of classical/retro music to western music and his effort to create something new always, rather than follow trending formulas in music-making.
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Sep 8, 2020
Ep.67: 9XM SoundcastE - Amitabh Bhattacharya
One of the most sought - after lyricists in Bollywood, Amitabh Bhattacharya, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his phenomenal journey of writing songs like ‘Kabira’, ‘Raabta’, ‘Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin’, ‘Gerua’, ‘Channa Mereya’ & many more, till date.
The genius lyricist behind songs of Amit Trivedi (Dev D, Udaan, Lootera, Kedarnath), Pritam Chakraborty (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Dangal, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Kalank)to A.R. Rahman (Dil Bechara)shares his eventful journey & his thoughts about the unfortunate reality of lyricists not getting their due ‘credit’, on various platforms.
The National award winner lyricist shares his musical influences, creative discipline & some useful tips for budding writers/lyricists. He also talks about the songs of Dil Bechara and his upcoming line-up - Brahmastra, Bunty Aur Babli 2 & Laal Singh Chaddha.
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Sep 1, 2020
Ep.66: 9XM SoundcastE - Puneet Sharma, Priya Saraiya, Hussain Haidry
This episode is a part of our special series featuring some of the most prolific & award-winning writers/lyricists of our Hindi entertainment industry, who have come together to voice their concern about lyricists not getting their rightful ‘credit’, through an anthem called, ‘Credit De Do Yaar’.
Listen to Host Eva Bhatt’s interactions with three young lyricists of recent times - Puneet Sharma (Gulabo Sitabo, Sanju) Priya Saraiya (‘Saibo’, ‘Sunn Saathiya’) & Hussain Haidry (7 songs of Mukkabaaz, ‘Ishq Ka Hafiz’)
These versatile writers share their individual journeys, with their set of challenges, experiences, and learning along with some valuable tips for newcomers, especially from 'small towns'. Each has a different outlook, an interesting perspective towards the art of creative writing, and the problem of missing ‘credits’, faced by lyricists in Bollywood.
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Aug 25, 2020
Ep.65: 9XM SoundcastE - Mayur Puri, Abhiruchi Chand And Raj Shekhar
This episode is a part of a special series of conversations with some of the most prolific & award-winning writers/lyricists of our Hindi entertainment industry, who have come together to voice their concern over, not being given their rightful ‘credit’, as a Lyricist, through an anthem called, ‘Credit De Do Yaar’.
Host Eva Bhatt is joined by award-winning writers/lyricists - Mayur Puri (Singh Is King, Race 2, Kick, ABCD, ABCD 2, dialogues in Om Shanti Om), Abhiruchi Chand (Kapoor & Sons, October, Love Per Square Foot, co-written dialogues in Sanju) & Raj Shekhar (Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tumbbad, Saandh Ki Aankh) talking about their fascinating journey, challenges & and their creative discipline.
They also share some useful tips and tricks of their trade, for aspiring writers & lyricists.
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Aug 18, 2020
Ep.64: 9XM SoundcastE - Lyricists Special ft. Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, and Kausar Munir
This episode is a part of a special series of conversations with some of the most prolific & award-winning writers/lyricists of our Hindi entertainment industry, who have come together to voice their right for ‘credit’, on their songs, through an anthem called, ‘Credit De Do Yaar’.
Joining hands in this initiative, 9XM brings to you this episode feat. the creators - Varun Grover, Kausar Munir & Swanand Kirkire, talking about the unfortunate reality of ‘missing credits’ of lyricists on various platforms, the diminishing trend from Radio to Cassette to Digital platforms & some possible solutions.
This episode also serves as a golden opportunity to know their individual journey, the workings of the industry, tips for better writing and their creative discipline.
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Aug 13, 2020
Ep.63: 9XM SoundcastE - Diljit Dosanjh
This episode features one of the most loved artists, hailing from the Punjabi entertainment industry but got immense popularity in Bollywood. His Punjabi films like Jatt & Juliet, Punjab 1984, Sajjan Singh Rangroot became a sensation and so did Udta Punjab & Good Newzz.
Listen to the multiple times award-winning artist, Diljit Dosanjh, talk about his incredible journey, his learning, as he completes 18 years in the entertainment industry. He talks about his love for his Punjabi roots, his icon Gurdas Mann and how his songs ‘5 Taara’, ‘Patiala Peg’, ‘Laembadghini’ etc. have made ‘Bhangra Pop’, a global sensation.
He also talks about his sensational album – G.O.A.T., that has been trending at top spot in various countries in less than a day. (No.1 on 'Kworb.com' list!)
Selected songs from his album G.O.A.T. have released exclusively on 9XM & 9X TASHAN.
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Aug 11, 2020
Ep.62: 9XM SoundcastE - Chinmayi Tripathi & Joell Mukherjii
This episode is a part of a special series of conversations with some of the most prolific & award-winning writers of the Hindi entertainment industry. These are lyricists, who have come together to voice their right as a creative writer, through a song called 'Credit De Do Yaar'. Upcoming episodes will feature Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, Kausar Munir, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Mayur Puri & many more.
This episode features the music composers of this Lyricist Writers' Anthem, Chinmayi Tripathi & Joell Mukherjii. They talk about their individual journey into the music industry, their work & their learning.
9XM is proud to have been featuring 'credits' of Lyricists, on the songs played out on the TV channel.
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Aug 4, 2020
Ep.61: 9XM SoundcastE - Sukh E Muzical Doctorz
Popular as Sukh-E Muzical Doctorz, this episode features, one of the hottest music producers of the Punjabi music industry who's songs are being adapted in Bollywood movies, today (‘Coka’, ‘Bamb’, ‘Jaguar’)
The singer-lyricist-composer shares his inspiring story, from his hometown Garhshankar, Punjab. He talks about the humble beginnings of artists like Jassie Gill, Guru Randhawa & his collab stories with Raftaar, Bohemia & other artists. He shares his personal stories of rejection & criticism to creating chartbusters.
He also guides aspiring music producers through his experiences (& no professional training in music) He also reveals about his upcoming song with Rapper Divine & his dream of working with Rihanna & Drake.
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Jul 28, 2020
Ep.60: 9XM SoundcastE - Kumar Sanu
King of Melody, Kumar Sanu joins Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, to share his rich experiences and lessons from his illustrious career in the Indian music industry. He talks about how he maintained a focused approach as a newcomer to deal with competition & criticism. His big break in an Amitabh Bachchan movie to back-to-back hits like Aashiqui, Saajan, Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin, etc. The balanced & tactful approach, while singing for music composers of contrasting mindset or styles. He also expresses what he particularly misses about, in the music industry today, basis his personal experiences. His honest account of 'rags to riches' story is truly inspiring.
The multiple award-winning singer shares some resourceful tips for the young & aspiring singers and some crazy anecdotes, too.
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Jul 21, 2020
Ep.59: 9XM SoundcastE - Bhuvan Bam
The original ‘YouTuber’, the versatile Bhuvan Bam, joins Host Eva Bhatt, to express his views on the world of digital content, the road to success & the social responsibility as an ‘influencer’.
The ‘BB Ki Vines’ actor shares his personal journey, from his school ‘mimicry’ days to singing at a popular restaurant. His stint on YouTube that made him the first Indian content creator with 10 million+ subscribers, then. His love for music and how he created 7 singles, till date, the latest being, ‘Heer Ranjha’.
He also talks about the lockdown & its side effects on every individual, from creators to labourers.
Enjoy this fun chat, as he strums his guitar & sings a couple of his songs, exclusively on this podcast.
Music Label courtesy:
Bhuvan Bam Official - ‘Heer Ranjha’, ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’, ‘Sang Hoon Tere’
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Jul 14, 2020
Ep.58: 9XM SoundcastE - Papon
Loved by millions for his distinct voice & soulful singing, Papon talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his rich musical background (His father being 'Bihu Samrat'), his love for Ghazals (pays tribute to Jagjit Singh) and his creative discipline as a musician as well as a live show performer.
He talks about how Rohan Sippy spotted him & gave him his debut song ‘Jiyein Kyu’ to his song in ‘Barfi’, ‘Sultan’ & the award-winning song ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’. As a live performer, how he connects with the energy of his live audience, by 'living the moment' and that's when "Your stage becomes your living room”! He also shares about his tendency to forget lyrics, all the time, tweaking the tune, sometimes, on stage and just being spontaneous.
He talks in detail about the power of folk music and how he wants to revive it, while singing Assamese folk songs & some independent songs. Listen to this episode, to enjoy these gems, by Papon, exclusively on this Podcast.
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Jul 7, 2020
Ep.57: 9XM SoundcastE - Richa Sharma
The vivacious singer with a phenomenal range, Richa Sharma, joins Host Eva Bhatt in this episode, to share about some remarkable milestones and interesting experiences from her musical journey, till date.
She talks about her musical inspirations, her solid base of Indian classical music & her initial years of devotional music. From singing for A. R. Rahman in Taal to ‘Mahi Ve’ (Kaante) or ‘Sajda’ (My Name is Khan), ‘Lambi Judai (Jannat) or ‘Holi’ (Padmaavat), she has created a benchmark for singers, undoubtedly. Being an ‘outsider’, that too with an unconventional voice, makes it compelling to explore her story. She also promotes new talent, by working with new musicians & her latest single ‘Duntara’, is a shining example.
This episode has some brilliant renditions of classical, folk and ‘Sufi’ songs by the singer from Faridabad.
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Richa Sharma Official – ‘Duntara’
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Jun 30, 2020
Ep.56: 9XM SoundcastE - Raftaar
Noted rapper, composer – lyricist & a fabulous dancer, too – Raftaar, joins Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, to share his rollercoaster of a musical journey from Dilin Nair to Raftaar. From his feeling like an ‘outsider’, during his growing years in Delhi, to accepting his roots, with pride & gratitude, that he expressed in his album ‘Mr. Nair’.
From drawing to dancing, how he found his ultimate creative satisfaction in writing lyrics that expressed his world, in the best way! How Eminem & Linkin Park, inspired him to study the genre of Hip Hop music & learn that it is all about 'expression'. He talks about his jamming sessions with Lil Golu & Ikka, to joining Mafia Mundeer to being signed up by Manj Music and then going solo. The 'Dhakkad' rapper, has some brilliant, practical tips for aspiring talent, in this episode.
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Raftaar – ‘Proud’ – Mr. Nair
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Jun 23, 2020
Ep.55: 9XM SoundcastE -World Music Day Special
This episode features 5 brilliant musicians, who play various instruments for Bollywood movies and concerts. Host Eva Bhatt connects with Aditya Shankar (Guitar), Rahul Hariharan (Drums), Gaurav Balani (Bass Guitar), Arun Solanki (Percussions) & Prince Mulla (Keyboard), who share their beginnings, their experiences. lessons learnt and some tips for upcoming talent.
They are passionate souls who have worked very hard to achieve the success and the heights in their career. Each story is unique and will inspire you in a different way.
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T-Series – ‘Gerua’
Euphoria – ‘Maeri’
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Jun 16, 2020
Ep.54: 9XM SoundcastE - Jasleen Royal
The young & versatile composer-singer -lyricist, Jasleen Royal joins Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, remotely, from her native place, Ludhiana.
Known for her fresh voice, quintessentially folk yet contemporary music, Jasleen has impressed music lovers, since her very first appearance on a talent hunt show, where she displayed her art of playing different musical instruments. Being so young, she has had some noteworthy songs as a singer till date (Khoobsurat, Love You Zindagi) as well as a composer (‘Jahan Tu Chala’ in Gully Boy, ‘Deh Shiva’ in Kesari the Hichki soundtrack).
She shares her musical inspirations, love for folk music & her experiences as being one of the few female music composers in Bollywood, today. She talks about the ‘composer’s block’ & her funny way to deal with it!
Enjoy her sing some of her Bollywood songs, a Punjabi folk as well as indie.
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T-Series – ‘Preet’, ‘Din Shagna Da’
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Jun 9, 2020
Ep.53: 9XM SoundcastE - Neeraj Shridhar
Started as ‘Bombay Vikings’, now popular in Bollywood as the singer of chartbusters, Neeraj Shridhar, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his eventful journey from Jalandhar to Sweden to Mumbai.
He talks about the need for ‘innovation’ and creating your unique identity in the field of music, while talking about the trend of adding English lyrics to Hindi retro hits (‘Kya Soorat Hai’, ‘Woh Chali’) in the 90s. He talks about how some of his iconic hits were created when he sang for Pritam (‘Cocktail’,‘Bhool Bhulaiya’, ‘Love Aaj Kal’), Vishal & Shekar or SEL.
Listen to his amazing stories of meeting Dev Anand to Rishi Kapoor and some crazy 'backstage' anecdotes with Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan. Neeraj gives out some important tips for aspiring singers and newcomers in Bollywood.
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Jun 2, 2020
Ep.52: 9XM SoundcastE - Rochak Kohli
Host Eva Bhatt interacts with music composer – lyricist - singer Rochak Kohli, to talk about his journey from Chandigarh & Delhi, studying law & doing theatre to his Bollywood debut with ‘Pani Da Rang’ (Vicky Donor).
He talks about how A.R. Rahman’s music became a turning point in his life, his love for simple melodies and ‘minimalism' in his creations. He talks about how some songs will always find its audience, despite no promotions, while talking about ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’ (Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety).
Having the right intention and conviction as an artist, unfazed by distractions, thereby creating value. Having spent many years in the radio industry, as a National creative head, his insights & experiences are not to be missed.
He also talks about how he seeks inspiration from his Punjabi roots, while singing ‘Chan Kitthan’ & ‘Nain Na Jodeen’, a Reshma classic!
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May 26, 2020
Ep.51: 9XM SoundcastE -Sukhwinder Singh
The soulful singer, who has mesmerized us for two decades now, Sukhwinder Singh, shares his thoughts & views on not just 'music', but the ideal way of living life, maintaining a work-life balance (‘Action & Relaxation’) and finding peace (‘sukoon’) within, to create better music.
How he balances the ‘romance’ & ‘spirituality’, through a ‘Sufi’ approach, in his music as well as lifestyle. He also speaks about the pain of Partition, while talking about his Punjabi roots & folk music.
Listen to the creative discipline of the man behind unforgettable songs like ‘Chhaiya Chhaiya’, ‘Jai Ho’ & ‘Chak De’!
This episode is soaked with powerful emotions, simple guidelines and thoughts that matter, today, the most.
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May 19, 2020
Ep.50: 9XM SoundcastE - Shaan
Join us as we celebrate the 50th episode of your favourite music podcast with one of India’s most loved voices, the ever-smiling Shaan. Host Eva Bhatt connects with the award-winning singer, over a video call, to know more about his childhood days, his inspirations and his creative discipline.
Listen to Shaan as he reminisces his childhood, singing some classics, while paying a tribute to Kishore Kumar & Mohd. Rafi and his father, music composer Manas Mukherjee, whom he lost early in life. While talking about his fantastic journey singing for the biggest music composers & stars, he also gives out note-worthy tips for aspiring singers. This episode shines with Shaan’s effervescence & optimism, that is infectious and reassuring, in today’s times.
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May 12, 2020
Ep.49: 9XM SoundcastE - Manoj Muntasshir
Renowned lyricist of Bollywood, Manoj Muntashir, joins us on this episode, remotely, to share about his passion for poetry & his constant efforts to keep it alive in Hindi cinema.
Out of his long journey from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad & then Mumbai, the writer shares some personal notes that are worth-listening to, for every aspiring writer-lyricist.
From a life-changing incident of picking up a Sahir Ludhianvi book at a railway station to a chance meeting with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, that opened the doors of the industry. His initial tryst with the TV industry and his way of dealing with the pressure of 'deadlines' to his current endeavour of penning meaningful lyrics for Bollywood (‘Galliyan’, ‘Kaun Tujhe’, ‘Kaise Hua’) The need to fight with your fears of rejection or failure and to maintain the dignity of your art.
This episode will surely enrich you, especially, if you are an aspiring writer or a poet by heart, as the ‘Teri Mitti’ lyricis…
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May 5, 2020
Ep.48: 9XM SoundcastE - Desh Mera Special
This episode is for all of us who are currently facing the pandemic and the lockdown situation. Host Eva Bhatt connects, remotely with the versatile artists, who have come together to create a very special anthem called ‘Desh Mera’.
Composed by Murali Agarwal, Sanah Bazaz & Raaj Aashoo, arranged by Aditya Dev and featuring singers like Shaan, Javed Ali, Krishna Beura, Amit Mishra, Madhushree, Dev Negi, Hamsika Iyer, Payal Dev, Raja Hasan, Swati Sharma, Seepi Jha & Anmol Daniel, this song is an attempt to spread a powerful message, in these times. 'Desh Mera' is produced by SpotlampE, which is 9X Media’s very own platform for musical talent, especially for Independent music.
Through this episode, we, at 9XM SoundcastE, aim to spread the message of love, positivity, and awareness, in these difficult times.
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Apr 28, 2020
Ep.47: 9XM SoundcastE - Dr. Palash Sen
Euphoria’s lead singer Dr. Palash Sen joins us, remotely, from his Delhi home, for a long conversation with Host Eva Bhatt, about his 'lockdown' experience & his creative discipline.
The 'Dhoom' singer shares his thoughts and opinions regarding the music industry & its current trends, why he will stick to producing 'original' music only and his tips for independent artists, today.
He talks about how, back in the late 90s, his band Euphoria, had broken all norms, in a 'remix heavy' pop scene in India, with their 'original' music and how they took inspiration from folk music to create the sound of India’s first indigenous band. He also talks passionately about how artists from the west like Elvis Presley, The Beatles & Freddie Mercury had a huge influence on him.
Listen to Palash Sen, as he sings some of his iconic hits & some old classics while talking about treating music as a ‘therapy’, especially in these times. (He is a doc, remember?)
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Apr 21, 2020
Ep.46: 9XM SoundcastE - Sunny M.R.
Noted sound engineer & music arranger-composer of blockbuster soundtracks in Bollywood - Sunny M.R., talks to Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, about the creative & technical aspects of music making. Sunny shares different stories behind the making of some of his award-winning projects like 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' (Best Music Arranger cum Programmer award), 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', 'Dangal', 'Barfi', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Cocktail' & many more, for which, he has been either the music arranger/programmer or the song producer. He explains how a song is created from start to finish, the role of a music producer & his musical journey from Patna to Hyderabad to Mumbai. Enjoy the parts where he talks about his initial days when he met Arijit Singh & how he started to work with Pritam Chakraborty & eventually became the music producer cum director for most of Arijit Singh's live shows. He also shares some valuable tips for those who want to pursue a career in sound engineering or music arra…
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Apr 14, 2020
Ep.45: 9XM SoundcastE - Amit Trivedi
All ears to the one and only - Amit Trivedi, one of the most creative and successful musicians of our times, who talks to Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode about his beliefs, his approach towards making music and his creative discipline as an artist. While talking about his experience of working on various projects like Queen, Bombay Velvet, Udta Punjab, Dear Zindagi, Manmarziyaan & Andhadhun, he also shares the lessons learnt from each project. He stresses on the need to be original & to be proud of one’s roots. Taking his immense love for Indian folk music, a step ahead, he speaks about ‘Moti Veraana’, released under his independent music label AT Azaad. Catch the otherwise quiet & shy musician, open his heart out, to share and sing some of his beautiful creations on his piano, exclusively, on this podcast.
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Apr 7, 2020
Ep.44: 9XM SoundcastE - Shashaa Tirupati
Indian-Canadian playback singer, lyricist & music producer/arranger Shashaa Tirupati talks to Host Eva Bhatt, in this 'remotely' recorded episode.
Though having sung for Rahman in numerous projects earlier, (including the National Award winning "Vaan Varuvaan") Shashaa shares about her unforgettable experience of singing 2 songs in A.R. Rahman's '99 Songs'. She considers the soundtrack as to be having the perfect 'healing' effect, in these bleak times.
Having been a motivational speaker too, its worth listening to her different approach towards life, work, challenges & adversities. The multi-lingual singer (sings in 13 languages) talks about her independent music and her cover releases, too.
This is the second time, the 'Humma' girl has appeared as a guest on this podcast (as we had shot with her, right before the 'lockdown' & will be releasing that episode soon)
Enjoy as she sings 'Soja Soja' & 'Humnawaa' (99 Songs) & 'O Sona Tere Liye' (Mom), exclusively on this pod…
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Mar 31, 2020
Ep.43: 9XM SoundcastE - Neha Bhasin
This week's episode of 9XM SoundcastE - the Podcast, features the fiery & feisty singer Neha Bhasin, talking to Host Eva Bhatt, remotely, during the current 'lockdown' conditions.
They talk about the best ways to deal with the 'self-isolation' & its side-effects and how to utilize this period in the most productive way. The 'Jag Ghoomeya' & 'Dil Diyan Gallan' singer talks about her latest album 'Folk Tales' that captures the spirit of 'Punjabiyat', smells of her roots and celebrates the different moods of life. She also sings a few of her favourite tracks from this album, exclusively on this podcast.
Listen to Neha Bhasin as she shares about her thoughts on the worldwide lockdown and how to cope up with your mental health, through music & meditation.
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Mar 17, 2020
Ep.42: 9XM SoundcastE - Ankit Tiwari
Music composer-singer of award-winning songs like ‘ Sunn Raha Hai’ (Aashiqui 2) & ‘Galliyaan’ (Ek Villain) – Ankit Tiwari, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, on this episode. He talks about the success as well as the roadblocks, his approach towards making music, amidst ‘influencer’ & ‘remix’ trends. He talks about the lyricists & technicians, responsible behind his back-to-back chartbusters and the soundtrack of a 90s movie that became his first and most powerful source of inspiration. He also talks about his chemistry with Mohit Suri & his ‘passionate’ collaboration with Mahesh Bhatt in ‘Sadak 2’
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T-Series – ‘ Sunn Raha Hai’, ‘Galliyaan’, ‘Tu Hai Ki Nahin’, ‘Phir Na Milein Kabhi’
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Mar 10, 2020
Ep.41: 9XM SoundcastE - Pritam – On Stage Special
Multiple times award-winning music composer, Pritam Chakraborty, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, just before his live performance called 9XM On Stage, which was a musical tribute to the Indian Army & their families. Pritam talks about his pre-gig routine and his creative discipline for live shows. He is joined by singers like Nakash Aziz, Amit Mishra, Shalmali Kholgade & others, who share their individual experiences, learning and ‘secret’ exercises or ‘rituals’ that they swear by, before they go ‘live’!
This episode captures the chaotic energy of the backstage, the sound of technical rehearsals & you will also spot a ‘starry’ surprise! (Listen till the end)
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T-Series
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Mar 3, 2020
Ep.40: 9XM SoundcastE - Mohit Chauhan
Mohit Chauhan talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his incredible musical journey of award-winning songs for A.R. Rahman (‘Rang De Basanti’,’Delhi 6’ ‘Rockstar’, ‘Tamasha’) to Pritam (‘Jab We Met’, ‘Rajneeti’, ‘Love Aaj Kal’ etc.) in this episode.
Find out why Rahman called him after a gap of five years, why he prefers to be away from the limelight and the ‘creativity’ he derives from the hills. With no formal training in music, Mohit Chauhan talks about those Indian & International artists who have always inspired him. (S.D.Burman, Kishore Kumar to Kurt Cobain, Pink Floyd & J. J. Cayle). While singing ‘Dooba Dooba’(Silk Route), ‘Tum Ho’ (Rockstar) & his single ‘Meethi Meethi Gallan’, he also shares some powerful tips for aspiring musicians.
This episode is an exclusive conversation with Mohit Chauhan, about music, his creative discipline and the art of finding the ‘soul’ in music.
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Feb 10, 2020
Ep. 39: 9XM SoundcastE - Kavita Seth
This week on 9XM SoundcastE, Host Eva chats with the award-winning singer -Kavita Seth, who is known for her Ghazals & ‘Sufiyana’ renditions. She talks about her story of realizing her childhood dream of becoming a singer, from Bareilly to Bollywoood and about her passion projects about her first love – ‘Poetry’. She also talks about the challenges she faced, with her voice being ‘unconventional’, as well as her strict discipline about not accepting ‘vulgar’ or ‘unsuitable’ songs.
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Music Label courtesy:
Eros – ‘Tum Hi Ho Bandhu’
Lyrics: Fayyaz Hasmi - Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo
T-Series - 'Jeetey Hain Chal'
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Feb 3, 2020
Ep. 38: 9XM SoundcastE - Jazzy B
On 9XM SoundcastE, Host Eva chats with the Punjabi Pop legend of the 90s, who is ruling the charts, even today in 202 - Jazzy B, who gave us the classic hit ‘Dil Luteya’ that has now been remixed to ‘Gallan Kardi’ for Jawaani Jaaneman.
The King of Bhangra Pop, talks about his story from Jaswinder Singh Bains to Jazzy B, the challenges & changing phases of the music industry, his inspiration & values in life. He also talks about the growing Punjabi music industry, some observations and personal views about making music and the importance of being proud of one’s identity, roots, culture and language.
Enjoy this episode, as Jazzy B sings some of his superhit songs as well as a classic by his idol, Ustaad Kuldeep Manak.
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TIPS – ‘Gallan Kardi’
Saregama – ‘Maa Hundi Ae Maa’
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Jan 27, 2020
Ep. 37: 9XM SoundcastE - Dhvani Bhanushali
On the next episode of 9XM SoundcastE, Host Eva chats with India’s YouTube sensation Dhvani Bhanushali. She talks about everything, from what all went behind the making of the pop diva, at such a young age to how she deals with criticism & trolling and about her musical inspirations. She talks about her experiences of working with Guru Randhawa and Tanishk Bagchi and how they helped her become a better artist.
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T-Series: ‘Leja Re’, ‘Vaaste’, ‘Na Ja Tu’, ‘Psycho Saiyaan’
Saregama: ‘Woh Lamhe’
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Jan 20, 2020
Ep. 36: 9XM SoundcastE - Manj Musik
This week on 9XM SoundcastE, Eva is joined by one of the prominent voices of the Punjabi hip hop music of the 90s - Manj Musik. He talks about the making of ‘RDB’ & it's success, and the reason why it doesn’t exist anymore.
He also recounts how Akshay Kumar discovered their songs and got them the big ‘Bollywood’ break, and how different was his experience of making music with Himesh Reshammiya.
He talks extensively about the changing trends in music, over a period of two decades, and his personal views on ‘remixes’.
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T-Series: ‘Shera Di Kaum’
Zee Music Company : ‘Aja Mahi’, ‘Laal Ghaghra’
Eros Music: ‘Rafta Rafta’
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Jan 13, 2020
Ep. 35: 9XM SoundcastE Dino James
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, Eva is joined by an extremely talented rapper & musician - Dino James. He talks about his long struggle in finding out his passion, the challenges he faced and how he changed his destiny through his music.
Listen to the parts when he talks about his early years, time that he ‘wasted’ in addiction, anger & depression and how he surmounted everything.
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Jan 6, 2020
Ep. 34: 9XM SoundcastE Salim - Sulaiman
Host Eva Bhatt is joined by the versatile music composer duo, Salim – Sulaiman. Together, they talk about their beginnings in the ad jingle industry to Bollywood, some unheard stories behind some of their iconic songs from movies like ‘Fashion’, ‘Chak De! India’ & ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’.
They talk about their mega-musical ‘Umrao Jaan Ada’, their upcoming project ‘Bhoomi 2.0’. Since they have created the background score for blockbusters like Cocktail, and how to produce a great background score.
Tune into the episode to find out which soundtrack of a Bachchan classic, lured them to become music composers, the fact that they were about to quit a film like ‘Chak De! India’, the lessons learnt from each project & their creative discipline of creating ‘original’ music’, strictly!
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Dec 30, 2019
Ep. 33: 9XM SoundcastE Best of 2019
Listen to a special episode of 9XM SoundcastE, where, Host Eva Bhatt, curates the best of 2019, as a year-end roundup.
Check out the amazing line up of artists that have featured on this Podcast, ranging from some of the most successful to the creative ‘game changers’ of the year gone by, talking about their unique approach towards music-making, life lessons and their creative discipline. Kick start the new year, by munching on some inspiring thoughts and mind-blowing music, with this episode.
A big thank you to all our listeners & the music fraternity, for your immense love and support.
Enjoy the Videos of this Podcast on the Official YouTube channel of 9XM & Spotlampe.com
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TSeries
Zee Music
Saregama
Times Music
Jjust Music
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Dec 23, 2019
Ep. 32: 9XM SoundcastE Javed Ali
This week our host, Eva is joined by the singer of award-winning songs like ‘Kajra Re’ (Bunty aur Babli) ‘Jashn-e- Bahara’ (Jodha Akbar), ‘Nagada Nagada’ (Jab We Met) & ‘Kun Faya Kun’ (Rockstar) – JAVED ALI.
Listen to some unheard stories shared by the otherwise shy, Javed Ali (The ‘Qawwali’ in ‘Jodha Akbar that was removed or when Rahman made him cover his head before singing). He talks about the strong influence of his mentor Ghulam Ali (sings a ‘thumri’ & a ‘ghazal’) & his idol Mohd. Rafi.
This episode is like a personal concert as he sings some of most loved songs, too.
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T-Series – ‘Nagada Nagada’, ‘Kun Faya Kun’, ‘Arziyaan’, ‘Naina Lade’, ‘Teri Hazri’.
Saregama-‘Chirag Dil Ka Jalao’, ‘Dayar-e-Dil’
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Dec 16, 2019
Ep. 31: 9XM SoundcastE Jassie Gill
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva is joined by the Punjabi ‘munda’ Jassie Gill. He talks about his love for melodies and his approach towards making music, considering market trends and audience response. He also talks about how working with Gurdas Maan changed his approach towards life & success. Hediscusses the changing trends in the Punjabi music scene in Bollywood, the diminishing shelf life of songs, today & how he deals with stress and insecurity in today’s competitive times. Enjoy some of his most popular songs like ‘Nikle Currant’ to a Punjabi folk to a Gurdas Maan classic! Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram
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T-Series – ‘Nikle Currant’, ‘Allah Ve’
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Dec 9, 2019
Ep. 30: 9XM SoundcastE Nakash Aziz
This week, host Eva is joined by singer of superhits like ‘Sari Ke Fall Sa’&‘Gandi Baat’ (R...Rajkumar), ‘Jabra Fan’ (Fan), and ‘Slow Motion’(Bharat) - Nakash Aziz. He has lent his voice for actors like SRK, Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor.
Listen to his fantastic journey of assisting A.R. Rahman on some of his biggest projects, how Pritam discovered the ‘fun’ side in him & gave him his best songs, till date and the lessons learned, from both of them.
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MUSIC LABEL COURTESY:
T-Series – ‘Afghan Jalebi’, ‘Slow motion’, ‘Walla Walla’
Eros – ‘Sari Ke Fall Sa’
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Dec 2, 2019
Ep. 29: 9XM SoundcastE Benny Dayal
This week Bollywood singer, Benny Dayal joins host Eva Bhatt, where he talks about his ‘Bharat Natyam’ days to working as an Event co-ordinator & at a BPO, before taking the plunge into playback singing.
How he impressed A. R. Rahman, for whom he sang the award-winning song ‘Kaise Mujhe’ (Ghajini) and why Pritam’s song ‘Badtameez Dil’ made his life ‘miserable’. Tune in to the episode to know more about Benny Dayal and his favourite composers from Bollywood.
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MUSIC LABEL COURTESY:
T-Series: ‘Kaise Mujhe’, ‘Badtameez Dil’, ‘Pappu Can’t Dance Saala’
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Nov 25, 2019
Ep. 28: 9XM SoundcastE Divya Kumar
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva is joined by Divya Kumar, the singer of powerful songs like ‘Jee Karda’ (Badlapur) to soulful melodies like ‘Sun Sathiya (ABCD 2) or ‘Halka Halka Suroor’ (Fanney Khan). He talks about the importance of folk & classical music, his learnings. He also talks about the ‘Art of limitation’, as a part of training one’s self, as a singer and the four lines of a ‘Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy song’ that taught him everything about music.
Tune in the episode where he sings a Rajasthani ‘Maand’, his Gujarati song from a National Award-winning film and latest song from Dabanng.
MUSIC LABEL COURTESY:
T-Series – ‘Halka Halka’, ‘Kaavan Kaavan’, ‘Issaqbaazi’
Eros – ‘Jee Karda’, ‘G Phaad Ke’
Zee Music Company - ‘Sun Saathiya’, ‘Gori Radha’
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Nov 18, 2019
Ep. 27: 9XM SoundcastE Palak Muchhal
This week, host Eva is in conversation with the beautiful voice who is known for her singing in Bollywood songs like Kaun Tujhe’ (M.S.Dhoni) & ‘Chahun Main Ya Naa’ (Aashiqui 2) - Palak Muchhal,
She talks about her musical training, her ‘life-changing’ decision, and her creative discipline. Through her music, she has and is continuing to change many lives. Listen to the episode, where she talks about the pros & cons of getting a break from a big star, her entry in both Guinness Book of World Records and Limca Book of World Records & what inspires her the most, amidst the current, ‘highly-competitive’ music scene.
MUSIC LABEL COURTESY:
T-Series – ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’, ‘Chahun Main Ya Naa’, ‘Kaun Tujhe’, 'Ki kore Bolbo Tomay'
Eros – ‘Meherbaniyan’
Zee Music Company – ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’
Lambi Judai - Saregama Music
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Nov 11, 2019
Ep. 26: 9XM SoundcastE Prakriti & Sukriti
This week on 9XM SoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the ‘twin singers’ - Prakriti & Sukriti Kakar. They share their journey from Delhi to Mumbai, their music training, their constant effort to challenge themselves and their creativity etc. They talk about the process behind their singles, what inspires them & they also share some practical tips for aspiring singers.
Tune in to the episode where talk about how their single ‘Mafiyaan’ and sing some of their personal favorites in this episode. They also share some cool tips for aspiring singers. Soak in their positive, infectious energy and get recharged! Subscribe to this free podcast right now on the IVM Podcasts website and app or wherever else you get your podcasts from.
MUSIC LABEL COURTESY:
Universal - ‘Mafiyaan’
T-Series – ‘Subah Subah’, ‘Pehli Baar’ & ‘Gazab Ka Hai Din’
Eros – ‘Jugni’
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Nov 4, 2019
Ep. 25: 9XM SoundcastE The Doorbeen & Shreya Sharma
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva is joined by the super successful and young musicians Onkar & Gautam (The Doorbeen) who are joined by Shreya Sharma, who sang the female vocals in their single ‘Prada’, featuring Alia Bhatt.
They also talk about their musical inspirations, their folk influences, and their creative discipline. Shreya Sharma recalls fun anecdotes during the shooting of the song ‘Prada’ with Alia Bhatt. They also talk about the music marketing business, the 90S Indi-pop nostalgia to today’s ‘Independent’ music scene in India.
Don’t miss the Jazzy B song sung by ‘The Doorbeen’, who claim to be a big fan of this Punjabi pop star.
Music Label courtesy:
Times Music/Speed Records – ‘Lamberghini’
JJust Music – ‘Prada’
Jinde –Jazzy B Records
TIPS – ‘Tumsa Koi Pyaara'
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Oct 28, 2019
Ep. 24: 9XM SoundcastE Pratibha Singh Baghel
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by Pratibha Singh Baghel who has sung in films like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Manikarnika & ‘Saand ki Aankh’.
Listen to the entire episode where Pratibha is talking about her journey Madhya Pradesh to Mumbai, her learning from working with Shankar Mahadevan and Salim – Sulaiman & her mega musical project ‘Umrao Jaan Ada – The Musical’, in which she is the lead actress & the singer.
She also sings folk songs from Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh, a ghazal and her Bollywood songs, in this episode.
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Music Label courtesy:
Saregama Music– ‘Dil Cheez Kya Hai’
Zee Music Company – ‘Rajaji’
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Oct 21, 2019
Ep. 23: 9XM SoundcastE Nikhita Gandhi
This week on 9XM SoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by Nikhita Gandhi - the multi-talented singer, lyricist, composer who has sung in multiple languages. Her Bollywood debut song was the sensational ‘Raabta’ featuring Deepika Padukone, and has lent her voice to some of the famous songs like ‘Qaafirana’ (Kedarnath), ‘Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe’ (Stree) & ‘Sanedo’ (Made in China).
She talks about her Bengali-Punjabi roots (‘Benjabi’), her journey from studying Dentistry in Chennai to singing for A.R. Rahman, to releasing her English singles. Nikhita also talks in detail about the importance of technicians like the Sound engineers, the usage of ‘Auto tune’ & plug-ins and her experience of working in the South Indian music industry v/s Bollywood.
It’s a joy to listen to her sing her Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Hindi and English songs, all in this episode of 9XM SoundcastE.
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Oct 14, 2019
Ep. 22: 9XM SoundcastE Mame Khan
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the, 'Music Diamond' of Rajasthan, Global Indian Music Academy Award winner folk artist- Mame Khan.
He has spread the rich folk music tradition of his Manganiyar Community, through his exceptional live performances, in more than 60 countries. He talks about his music journey, the first stage performance, his tryst with Bollywood, and of course his latest collaboration with Clinton Cerejo, for the Game of Thrones cover.
Tune in to the episode to learn about the unconventional way of learning music and his constant effort to keep traditional music alive for generations
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Song credits:
T-Series – ‘Aave Re Hichki’ (Mirzya)
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Oct 7, 2019
Ep. 21: 9XM SoundcastE Falguni Pathak
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the Garba Queen - Falguni Pathak. She talks about the struggle she went through, and how her confidence helped her to achieve her goals.
She also shares her love for folk music and also gives some useful tips to budding artists on how to give your best shot.
Listen to this 'Navratri Special', as she sings some of her favorite Gujarati Garba songs.
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Sep 30, 2019
Ep. 20: 9XM SoundcastE KK
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the versatile Bollywood singer - KK. He shares his knowledge & lessons from his 24 years of a musical career, how you can connect through music with your inner spirituality and how it’s important to grow and learn at every stage of your life. He also talks about his musical influences from Kishore Kumar to Yesudas to Billy Joel, his first school music performance, first job as a sales executive and chemistry with Pritam Chakraborty.
KK has lent his voice to some of the Bollywood blockbusters such as Tadap Tadap Ke’ (Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), ‘Ajab Si’ (Om Shanti Om), ‘Aawarapan’ (Jism), ‘Zara Si’ (Jannat) and many more.
Music Label courtesy:
Sony Music - Yaaron (PAL) & ‘Chhod Aaye Hum’.
T-Series - ‘Tadap Tadap Ke’, ‘Ajab Si’ & ‘Zara Si’ Write to Eva at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram (evabhattpodcast)
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Sep 23, 2019
Ep. 19: 9XM SoundcastE Vishal & Shekhar
"Aap jo bhi kaam kare apni family ko kabhi sacrifice na kare, kabhi over time kaam nh karna chaiye" - Shekhar Ravjiani
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the incredible music composer duo - Vishal & Shekhar, the genius behind the soundtrack of countless blockbusters like Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, Om Shanti Om, Dostana, Student of the Year, Chennai Express and now WAR.
Together they talk about the entire experience of creating a soundtrack, their views about the ‘Remix’ trend in Bollywood and the approach while working in the field of music.
They also share tips and a heartfelt message for all the workaholics and budding artists.
P.S. The episode has a sweet surprise for the listeners!
9XM is also the official music channel partner of their latest project – WAR, produced by Yash Raj Films & directed by Siddharth Anand.
Music Label courtesy:
Ghungroo – YRF Music &
Ajab Si – T-Series
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Sep 16, 2019
Ep. 18: 9XM SoundcastE Dev Negi
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by Bollywood singer, Dev Negi, who has lent his voice to some of the famous songs such as Badrinath ki Dulhaniya, Chalti Hai Kya (Judwa 2), Sweety Tera Drama (Bareilly ki Barfi) & Aala Re (Simmba).
He talks about his journey from Uttarakhand to Mumbai, folk music culture, singing for daily soaps, Punjabi and Bengali culture, and experience working with Pritam Chakraborty.
Tune into the episode to listen to the inspiring journey of Dev Negi who also gives some useful tips to the budding artists on how one should deal with downfalls in life.
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Music Label courtesy: BIBA - by Pritam X Marshmello - Artist Originals
Zee Music Company -‘Sweetheart’
T-Series -‘Badri ki Dulhaniya’, ‘Sweety Tera Drama’, ‘Chalti Hai Kya’
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Sep 9, 2019
Ep. 17: 9XM SoundcastE Neha Bhasin
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the singer of superhit songs in Bollywood such as Dhunki, Jag Ghoomeya, Dil Diyan Gallan- Neha Bhasin.
Neha talks about rejections she faced in her childhood, her constant tussle of not 'fitting in' and how she found her' expression' as an artist. She also talks about the need to break the myth of perfectionism and the importance of self-love. She also touches upon the influences of Pop artists of the West, R.D. Burman, Gulzar to Gurdas Maan on her music.
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Music Label courtesy:
‘Kaala Doreya’ – Kaalakandi – Zee Music Company
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Sep 2, 2019
Ep. 16: 9XM SoundcastE Shahid Mallya
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the prolific singer who swayed our hearts with his singing in songs like ‘Ikk Kudi’ (Udta Punjab), ‘Radha’ (Jab Harry Met Sejal), ‘Daryaa’ (Manmarziyaan) and many more.
He talks about his personal journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai, his Punjabi roots and his crazy connection with the legendary Mohd. Rafi, and his valuable tips for the dreamers.
This episode is for all the dreamers who want to make it big, as it will make you realize that it’s really possible, despite all odds and hardships, so don't miss it
Subscribe now to the Podcast, where Music Inspires!
Music Label courtesy:
‘Rabba’ & ‘Ik Tuhi’ (Mausam) - T-Series.
‘Ikk Kudi’ (Udta Punjab) - Zee Music Company.
‘Daryaa’ (Manmarziyaan) – Eros.
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Aug 26, 2019
Ep. 15: 9XM SoundcastE Vishal Mishra
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by a fresh young voice, Vishal Mishra, a singer & composer. He has lent his voice to some hit Bollywood songs - ‘Jaane De’ from Qarib Qarib Single, ‘Nai Lagda’ from Notebook and, more recently, ‘Kaise Hua' from Kabir Singh.
He also shares his Bollywood journey, from coming from a small town near Kanpur to Mumbai, to how, with no formal training in music, he learnt how to play 22 instruments, and how his passion for music makes him feel like music is his 'companion'. Vishal also gives some useful tips to budding artists on how to deal with pressure and give it your best shot.
Music Label courtesy:
‘Kaise Hua’, ‘Pehla Pyaar’ (Kabir Singh) & ‘Nai Lagda’ (Notebook) - T-Series
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Aug 19, 2019
Ep. 14: 9XM SoundcastE Aditi Singh Sharma
This week on 9XM SoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by a powerhouse performer and versatile singer – Aditi Singh Sharma. Aditi lent her voice to some of the renowned songs like ‘Delhi’ & ‘Aali Re’ (No One Killed Jessica), Dhoom 3, Agent Vinod, Golmaal Again, 2 States, Ki & Ka, etc.
She shares some interesting stories, ranging from her childhood in Russia, to her boarding school life in Dehradun, to the ‘Rock band days’ in Delhi. Aditi also talks about the challenges she faced as an ‘outsider’ when starting a career in music in Bollywood, the ‘success’ mindset and her personal values, that are not just inspiring but super practical as well.
Song credits: T-Series – ‘Raabta’, ‘I’ll do the talking tonight” (Agent Vinod) & ‘High Heels’ (Nawabzaade) Sony Music – ‘Darling’ (Saat Khoon Maaf)
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Aug 12, 2019
Ep. 13: 9XM SoundcastE Clinton Cerejo
What exactly does a music producer or arranger do? How is it different from composing music?
This week on 9XMSoundcastE host Eva Bhatt is joined by award-winning music producer, composer, and singer- Clinton Cerejo. Clinton is the first contemporary Indian musician to be invited to conduct a residency and master class at Berklee School of Music, Boston. He is the man behind the phenomenal soundtracks & background scores of movies like ‘Kahaani’, ‘Kahaani 2’ & ‘Badla’ and the Music Producer for Director Vishal Bhardwaj’s classics like ‘7 Khoon Maaf’, ‘Kaminey’ & ‘Omkara’.
He also shares how he initiated the use of vocal arrangements in Bollywood, western harmony in an Indian music arrangement, and the technique of stacking vocals.
Tune into the episode to listen to the inspiring journey of Clinton Cerejo, from producing ad-jingles to arranging & designing soundtracks for Bollywood with some of the most prominent names in the industry, like Vishal-Shekhar, Pr…
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Aug 5, 2019
Ep. 12: 9XM SoundcastE Milind Gaba
'Make music with your heart, not from your head'_Millind Gaba
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by popular Punjabi singer who has a massive social media fan following- Millind Gaba. Together they talk about his Bollywood journey, the struggles he faced, his strong belief in spiritually, and how his love for melody changed his destiny.
Tune in to listen to all this and a musical performance by Millind who sings his songs, 'Zindagi DI Paudi, & 'Yaar Mod Do' on this episode.
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“Yaar Mod Do” – T-Series
“Zindagi Di…
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Jul 29, 2019
Ep. 11: 9XM SoundcastE with Jonita Gandhi
This week on 9XMSoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by an Indian-Candian singer who started her music career by singing Youtube covers- Jonita Gandhi. Together they discuss her journey from Canada to Mumbai, people who supported her, and how one should deal with trolling and negative comments on social media.
She also gives some useful tips to budding artists, how to accept criticism and how one should deal with downfalls in life.
Tune in to listen to all this and a musical performance by Jonita who sings her songs from Kalank, a Punjabi folk song, an English number, and a ghazal.
Music Label courtesy:
ZEE MUSIC COMPANY – Title track & ‘Rajwaadi Odhni’ (Kalank)
AWAL – ‘There’s No Way’ by LAUV
SONY MUSIC – ‘Bole Chudiyan’ (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)
‘Zindagi Mein Toh Sabhi’ – (Lyricist: Qateel Shifai, Composer: Nashaad)
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Jul 22, 2019
Ep. 10: 9XM SoundcastE with Asees Kaur
'The waiting period is the golden time to hone your skills & prepare yourself.' _Asees Kaur
This week on 9XM SoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the versatile singer who started her music journey at the age of 5 by singing, 'Gurbani'- Asees Kaur. Asees has lent her voice to famous songs like 'Bolna’ (Kapoor & Sons), ‘Akh Lad Jaave’(Loveyatri), ‘Tere Bin’ (Simmba) & ‘Ve Maahi’ (Kesari).
Together they talk about her journey from Panipat to Mumbai, Bollywood success and failures, and how her strong belief in spiritually helps her to find the soul connection in music.
Tune in to listen all this and musical performance by Asees who sings her popular club song ‘Akh Lad Jaave’ & a Punjabi folk song ‘Madhaniya’, on this episode.
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Jul 15, 2019
Ep. 09: 9XM SoundcastE with Tanishk Bagchi
Remixes have become the most controversial genre of our hindi film industry today. In this episode, host Eva Bhatt talks to the Superhit Remix King- Tanishk Bagchi. Tanishk talks about his music journey, approach towards melodies, his first youtube single 'Uppar-Uppar Rehne de', love for different genres in music and the remix trend in India.
He also gives some useful tips to budding artists, how to accept criticism and how one should deal with downfalls in life.
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Jul 8, 2019
Ep. 08: 9XM SoundcastE with Arko Pravo Mukherjee
On this week's episode of 9XM SoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by prolific Singer/Composer/Lyricist - Arko Pravo Mukherjee. Arko has lent his voice to famous songs like “Nazm Nazm” (Bareilly ki Barfi), “Tere Sang Yaara”(Rustom), and “Teri Mitti” (Kesari). He is also the first Indian Artist who featured on the US Billboard Dance Club 50 Charts (for his single ‘Reeva’).
Arko shares his journey of being a gold medallist in MBBS to plunging into the world of music, traditional training of Rabindra sangeet in his childhood to his craze for Rock music in adolescence. He also talks about the current situation of royalty rights in India for artists and why he has stopped doing remix songs.
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Jul 1, 2019
Ep. 07: 9XM SoundcastE with B Praak
On this week's episode of 9XM SoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by an extremely versatile singer/composer from Punjab - B Praak. His record-breaking single 'Mann Bhareya' won everyone's heart, including Dharma movies, who got him to sing the title track ‘Teri Mitti’ from Kesari.B Praak shares interesting stories behind each of his iconic compositions (Soch, Yaar Ni Mileya, ‘Bewafai & Mann Bhareya). He shares the journey of his struggles, people he worked with and also gives interesting and unconventional tips for the budding singers.
This podcast is also special as he sings all his favorite songs, from 'Mann Bhareya' to his latest single Nain Tere'.
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TIMES MUSIC/SPEED RECORDS – ‘Nain Ter…
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Jun 24, 2019
Ep. 06: 9XM SoundcastE with Jubin Nautiyal
On this week's episode, host Eva Bhatt is joined by Jubin Nautiyal, who made his debut in the year 2014 with the movie, Sonali Cable. He is one of the freshest voices in the music industry today and has lent his voice for some of the movies like Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kaabil, OK Jaanu, and Kabir Singh. Apart from singing for Bollywood, he also sings a lot of independent and folk music.
Together they talk about his musical journey from Dehradun to Mumbai, his Bollywood success and failures, his particular choice of songs that he likes to sing and the importance of 'Guru-Shishya' relation. He also shares some lessons he learned during the recording and jamming sessions with Pritam Da, Amit Trivedi, and Sachin Jigar.
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Jun 17, 2019
Ep. 05: 9XM SoundcastE with Aparshakti Khurana
In this week's episode, host Eva Bhatt is joined by the multi-talented actor and musician who gave the 'happy' voice behind the single 'Kudiye Ni,'- Aparshakti Khurana. He shares some inspiring lessons that he learned on the sets of Dangal while shooting with Aamir Khan, fun anecdotes with his elder brother Ayushmann Khurrana and why he calls himself a ‘failed Sportsman’.
Full of positivity and infectious energy, Aparshakti Khurana will truly make a special place in the hearts of the listeners, through this podcast.
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Jun 10, 2019
Ep. 04: 9XM SoundcastE with Shilpa Rao
Today’s Podcast Artist of the week is the award-winning, young singer Shilpa Rao. ('Khuda Jaane' – Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, ‘Meherbaan’ – Bang Bang, ‘Malang’ – Dhoom 3, ‘Manmariziyan’– Lootera, ‘Bulleya’- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil)
It was fantastic to know her as a person, her journey from being a jingle artist to a mainstream playback singer, her views on classical and folk music, and the fact that she actually never wanted to be a singer. She credits Sunidhi Chauhan for breaking the conventional, stereotyped brackets for being a mainstream female playback singer.
Join Eva Bhatt in her chat that she did at Shilpa’s aesthetic pad in Andheri, talking about her inspiring family and how music can become your source of motivation and mental strength.
In this episode, Rao also shares her awe-inspiring personal collection of world music - from Vladimir Horowitz to Ella Fitzgerald to Mehdi Hassan Saab!
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Jun 3, 2019
Ep. 03: 9XM SoundcastE with Guru Randhawa
On the third episode of 9XM SoundcastE, host Eva Bhatt is joined by high rated Punjabi Gabru, the heartbeat of the nation who made people groove to 'Suit-Suit Karda', and who is ruling Bollywood today, Guru Randhawa, for another inspiring conversation. Together they talk about his journey from Gurdaspur to Bombay, his Bollywood success and failures, people that helped him in his career and a lot more. He also shares his key to success for budding artists.
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May 22, 2019
Ep. 02: 9XM SoundcastE with Armaan & Amaal Malik (Part 2)
If Part 1 was about Armaan & Amaal Malik’s inspiring story about their struggle & success, Part 2 highlights some practical issues of the Bollywood music industry.
Host Eva Bhatt gets them to discuss and debate on remixes and their struggle to bring back ‘melody’, their take on the race for maximum views (How “30K people become 30 MN Youtube views”), how collaboration is better than the competition and how music has no boundaries.
Listen to them talk about Armaan’s ‘Scroll the Troll’ & Amaal’s ‘Troll the Troll’.
Amaal also shares some practical tips for aspiring singers. (Why you must listen to Sonu Nigam & Arijit Singh) He talks in detail about his passion project - his independent music and also gives us a sneak peek into his Disney adventure of dubbing as ‘Aladdin’.
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May 21, 2019
Ep. 01: 9XM SoundcastE with Armaan & Amaal Malik (Part 1)
Our first guests on 9XM SOUNDCASTE are the powerhouse music composer Amaal Malik and the young singer Armaan Malik - the musicians behind superhit melodies like Main Hoon Hero Tera (HERO), Kaun Tujhe (M.S. DHONI) and many more.
Together they dive into everything - their story of struggle, the big break that was also their biggest failure (how they surfaced through it) and their journey to success. Armaan also shares his secret mantras for life (that he calls the ‘P’s of Life)
Host Eva Bhatt touches upon some practical topics related to the music industry with Armaan & Amaal, as they share their creative discipline. This episode is a must for all budding artists.
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May 20, 2019
Ep. 00: Introduction
9XM brings to you a brand new podcast of inspiring conversations with some of the most creative minds of the music industry to understand their creative discipline.
Host Eva Bhatt has spent years interacting with actors and musicians at 9XM. On this podcast, she talks to musicians every week and dives deeper to bring forth unique life lessons that will inspire you with some fresh music.
We start this exciting journey with some of the biggest names of the Bollywood music industry like Armaan & Amaal Malik, Tanishk Bagchi, Guru Randhawa, Shilpa Rao, Clinton Cerejo, Jubin Nautiyal, Asees Kaur & Jonita Gandhi.
9XM SoundcastE is the podcast where MUSIC INSPIRES.
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