Quotes from Ankit Tiwari

I never thought that I would be able to make singing a career. It's great that my passion is also the source of my bread and butter.

Today, if you are unable to sing properly, technology can support you.

Frankly speaking, acting offers do come my way.

There are many songs... but there's one song from the movie 'Mr. X' called 'Tu Jo Hain,' and it's special. People usually ask me what my biggest achievement is so I tell them that it is hidden in this song.

In Mumbai I have to keep an eye on my diet so that I stay in shape, but at home I just indulge.

I told my parents about my musical dreams. They let me try my luck.

Love is not always bed of roses. When its unfulfilled, it causes immense pain and anger.

I am not interested in anyone and will let my mother decide about my marriage.

Films have bigger budgets unlike singles, so producers benefit more from them.

I am not against remakes. They help in selling a film or creating a buzz around it. But it's my personal choice to stick to original music.

At the end of the day, it is good music that matters to me, so I'm open to offers.

It is my brother's belief in me that got me this far. Ankur has always been my biggest source of strength. Had it not been for him, I could've never reached the heights where I am now.

I strongly believe that music comes from the soul and no amount of technology can 'manufacture' that.

My Mom and Dad, I saw them struggling in their lives for me and my brother Ankur Tiwari. They struggled so that we could enjoy our lives.

I have always loved originality.

Delhi's food is just outstanding.

My mother is a spiritual singer in Kanpur and she has devoted her entire life to singing at various jagratas and religious ceremonies.

At the end of the day I also need to earn my bread and butter. Just because I am not getting to show my versatility doesn't mean I will leave the projects that are coming my way.

Almost every second film today has a rehashed version of an old song. In fact, even non-filmi songs are now being rehashed and used in Bollywood films, which is a good thing. But I don't want to be a part of that trend, not as a composer or as a singer.

When any artist performs for students, it automatically means they are getting a young crowd.

I want to do everything related to music. Every genre, every style I want to compose.

Every music composer has his or her own distinct style. If I listen to any song by - say Mithoon or AR Rahman - I'll instantly know it's been composed by them.

Apart from family I really admire A.R. Rahman and Sachin Tendulakr.

'The Villain' is another project with Mohit Suri under Balaji Productions. It was again very tough to impress him even after 'Sun Raha Hai' but some how I manage to get in.