Quotes from Jubin Nautiyal

Nepotism can be one of the factors that affected the industry in the past, but today, what matters is good content, talented artists and good sound. That's what every music label, director or producer is looking for.

Like in any other field, nepotism does exist in Bollywood. In certain families, one can see several generations of doctors or engineers, but all of this doesn't matter much; if you are passionate enough, you will be able to create a niche for yourself in whichever field you are working for.

2021, I am noticing, I am doing a lot of romantic songs which are going to be nice and special.

I come from an old school of thought where there are musicians on stage, in the house, sitting and jamming to create things. I cannot make music without live instruments. It just doesn't feel right.

I think it's important to spend some time with oneself, and the mountains are a great place to do that. So I go hiking and trekking often.

I do not wish to do usual things like Bollywood songs or so.

My bigger game plan was always to be the top artist in the heart of people and that probably made me artist of the year on multiple music streaming platforms.

There was a time when content could be manipulated with money, but today we have surpassed that. Now, only good content will create ripples and strike a chord because the artistes are connecting directly with their listeners through social media.

When I began my journey, my aim was to do indie music. While growing up, there was an abundance of it but by the time I decided to do it, there was nothing. So, I became a playback singer, which got me fans and taught me about the versatility of my voice.

Music is very subjective. You may or may not like a song, but folk and regional language have a connectivity that binds different people together, who slowly begin to relate to it.

There was a time when individual artistes were appreciated. I miss that.

'Aatishbaazi' is extremely special to me as it's the first time I got to direct my music video.

Post COVID-19, there will be a rise in the number of people only listening to songs. The rise in audio consumption is great for indie artistes, including me, because those who are unable to afford a music video, but have a great song, will benefit from this.

I believe a great song will always attract its audience and get is due.

I grew from nothing. I have been through everything and I have earned it.

Even if I can give my listeners peace for 30 minute through my voice, then I would feel I've done something for the society.