Quotes from Mohit Chauhan

I did a lot of theatre.

Being in smoggy Delhi was a gloomy feeling.

The real deal is when you are friends with someone said since ninth standard or college days: the person who has been with you through your struggle and stayed with you through thick and thin.

Friendship formed in the glamour industry comes with mutual benefits, which is nice, but it is not the real deal.

It's a great feeling to be appreciated by music lovers.

I don't do any special preparations before recording any number, nothing like deep breathing or meditation.

In 'Boondien' I worked with a band where everyone had their own instrument to play.

Be aware and hold the government accountable.

Being in a band is like a small family. You travel together, make music, and share time with each other.

I used to spend a lot of time dreaming and writing poetry.

One of the most iconic films ever made was 'Sholay.'

Music has been an important part of my life.

My personal favourites include J. J. Cale, R. D. Burman, Mehdi Hassan, and Ghulam Ali.

I sang so many beautiful compositions, but 'Rockstar' was indeed magic.

I am completely attached to my roots, and therefore you will see a Pahadi touch in all my albums.

I have a great liking for the Chamba folk music, which depicts the beauty of women and the mountains with a touch of Indian classical music.

I am really thankful to the audiences that they have appreciated all my songs and I have managed to touch their soul.

My own experience suggests that where there is tourism, there are tigers. And that's the reality.

Though I did M.Sc. from Dharamshala, I was always attracted towards music.

I was offered a jingle, and that led to another one, followed by composing music for documentaries. It got me in contact with other artistes on the scene. We would meet, jam up, and that's how Silk Route was formed.

For Silk Route, my album 'Dooba Dooba' was a resounding success.

'Fitoor,' in a way, signifies my journey through the years. It's a collection of 10 songs that I have written. It's basically about what I have been experiencing.

The great tradition of Delhi can be seen through its cuisine.

If I had planned to be a singer, I would have got trained. In fact, I was more into theatre and plays while growing up.