The identity of Sachin-Jigar is very special in the world of music. He recently debuted as a mentor in the singing reality show 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'.
During a conversation with Frontpage Insights, the duo opened up about their experiences, the impact of social media and rejection in the music industry. Sachin spoke about the importance of the award, while Jigar shared his thoughts on supporting new talent. Read the exclusive conversation:
How excited are you guys to debut as Mentor on 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'? Jigger: Very excited. Sometimes being a Bollywood singer makes it difficult to meet talent at grassroots level. But 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' is a great opportunity to meet such talent, understand and learn from their journey. Sachin and I are very excited because, even before, we have always been at the forefront of giving opportunities to new talent. We were also inexperienced when we were starting out. We also didn't know anyone in the industry. Whatever opportunity we have, now it is our turn to give that opportunity to others.
Over the past few years, social media has become a huge platform for talent. What is your opinion on this? Sachin: Social media is a platform where you can easily showcase your talent whether you are doing comedy, dancing or singing. This is a great opportunity. We have seen songs, singers, comedy videos and dancers go viral on social media. Then their followers also increase, due to which they can also bring out their original work.
Social media has its advantages, but do you see any disadvantages? Jigger: Yes, the downside along with the upside is that sometimes people get famous quickly but then forget to work hard. Success comes so fast that people don't even take the time to learn. Many times we have to convince them that fame is good, but learning is also necessary. Both of us (Sachin and I) meet him like elder brothers, lovingly explaining and sometimes scolding him. It is our responsibility to keep them on the right path.
How do you see the Rijekashen? Sachin: Rejection is part of creative work. Just 4 days ago we made a song but worked on it for 15-20 days. But the director heard once and said, this is not my song. We tried again, but he said the same thing again. We thought, never mind, we'll make a new song. Rejection gives you an opportunity to do better. If you take it right, it becomes an important part of your journey.
How much do you value the award? Sachin: Awards are good for self-appreciation, but I don't think awards determine your future work. Your work today paves the way for tomorrow's work. It is more important that your work speaks for you than being famous. If people like your song, that is the real award.
Ever felt like you should have won an award, but didn't? Jigger: To be honest, neither of us ever think about it much. Even today we sometimes ask ourselves have we really become music composers? When we started it also looked like we were working with Rajesh Roshan ji or Pritam sir. So we will be happy if we get the award, but our real happiness is in enjoying this journey. If our Guru and parents are happy, that is the greatest award.
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