“Being in a band is like a small family. You travel together, make music, and share time with each other.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“The one sure way of participating in the process of nation-building is to vote on the election day.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“When you are travelling, there’s romance, and there’s music.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I don’t think Bollywood is my ultimate destination; I believe it’s a part of my journey.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“For an artiste like me, it was very difficult to focus on studies with a beautiful campus around me.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“My wedding was a very private affair for close family and friends, so I had decided to hold a reception in my native town.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“My personal favourites include J. J. Cale, R. D. Burman, Mehdi Hassan, and Ghulam Ali.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I just try to sing every song with sincerity.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Being in smoggy Delhi was a gloomy feeling.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“The great tradition of Delhi can be seen through its cuisine.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I want to visit Moscow again and again in my life.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I was making music simultaneously while studying B. Sc. and M. Sc.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I always say a song is like a ship. Once it has been made, you let it sail. Let the waves take it in the direction it wants to.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I was born and brought up in Himalchal Pradesh, so I have bond with mountains and love being surrounded by them. So I love Nepal.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“It never occurred to me that I’d be a musician. I was just drunk on music, jamming with friends, chilling out with lot of music around.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“It was in Delhi when I started doing jingles and making money through music.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Who could think that children from the pockets of Himalaya sing folklore from Scotland and vice versa? Such an education in the initial years develops compassion and mutual respect for each other’s skills.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“In a way, Delhi has contributed in my journey to become a successful singer.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Since I am an avid singer and a lot of my fans want to hear me sing, I thought it will be really nice to sing my songs online so that more people could watch me, and I thought digital is the best way to connect with everyone.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I do agree that when a singer sings all the songs for one actor in a film, the impact is much better.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I not only composed music for my albums but also for the film ‘Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh.’”
― Mohit Chauhan
“It is hard work composing a song for a film and showing it to makers: 50% of the tune remains the same, and the remaining 50% is changed to suit the script.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“It is good to have competition because that helps you survive in the long run.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I did a lot of theatre.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I finished my university, was part of NSD, and did full length plays on stages.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“If I get an offer, and I think there is something I can do, then I will think about it… I am ready to consider any film and TV acting offers, provided it is great.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“The whole basis of conserving is not about nature – it is about people. If we don’t look after the people surrounding the place, and if they don’t have the value of preserving it in their pockets, then they are not going to preserve it.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“My own experience suggests that where there is tourism, there are tigers. And that’s the reality.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I have sung some great songs, and fortunately, all have gone to become hits.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I’m just fortunate to get to sing songs composed by such great musicians. It’s a bonus that the songs have been received well.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I can’t take credit for the success of my songs.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“My parents tell me that I’ve been singing since I was really young.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Music has always been a part of my life. It’s my way of expression.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“As I was born and brought up in Himachal Pradesh, I used to listen to a lot of Hindi songs over radio apart from ghazals, western music, and ‘Himachali’ folk songs.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I like traveling, eating, and relaxing at home.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“In terms of creativity, both are equally satisfying. Music album is for yourself, where you compose songs and stuff like that, and in films, you have a story, characters, and songs penned by someone else.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“You should create music which comes from within and not bother about anything else.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“One has to create music with mass appeal and not something which is niche. With niche music, you will only go a small distance.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“After a song comes out, it doesn’t remain yours.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I studied science. And I had a group of friends who were heavily into music and theatre.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“One of the most iconic films ever made was ‘Sholay.’”
― Mohit Chauhan
“In schools, if you go to teach kids with less interest in music the nuances of music, they feel deviated, as it is very technical. But teaching them songs, to begin with, creates a natural desire in them to know the other country, their eating habits, the way they dress up, how they look, and other things.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Not many people know, but Pahari songs are amazing.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“My cousin lives in Delhi, so I kept visiting the city and got really fascinated with DU. Apart from studies, one also gets good exposure to music here. For an artist, there are a lot of opportunities in the city.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Acting was always there in my mind, but I never tried too hard to take it up. I had to pay my bills, so I did whatever came my way. Music happened first, so I took it up quite passionately.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“It’s very challenging to be a playback singer in Bollywood.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Be it a musician or an artiste, everybody likes to be in their comfort zone because that’s where you are most happy.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“When you sing for a film, you are not in control, because somebody else is directing it; somebody is doing the lyrics.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I still like to play songs from my Silk Route days at concerts.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“There’s always a market for music.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“It’s a great feeling to be appreciated by music lovers.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I try to sing every number to the best of my ability, and I am glad people like it. I believe every number is special with a soul of its own.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I don’t do any special preparations before recording any number, nothing like deep breathing or meditation.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Music, to me, is something that connects to the soul.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“’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.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“After Silk Route disbanded I came on my own, and through the years, I have sung a few film songs while writing songs for my album.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“In ‘Boondien’ I worked with a band where everyone had their own instrument to play.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I am getting to work with some good musicians, artistes, and composers.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“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.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“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.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I sang so many beautiful compositions, but ‘Rockstar’ was indeed magic.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“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.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Friendship formed in the glamour industry comes with mutual benefits, which is nice, but it is not the real deal.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Music has been an important part of my life.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I grew up in the hills and studied in college in Himachal Pradesh.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I used to spend a lot of time dreaming and writing poetry.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I had a lot of Bengali friends in Delhi. The bands there had Bengali musicians: for example, Indian Ocean. We use to have a good amount of adda and sing songs through the night.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I have always loved singing.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I would take my guitar to college and sit for hours in the hills humming to myself.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I am really thankful to the audiences that they have appreciated all my songs and I have managed to touch their soul.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I am completely attached to my roots, and therefore you will see a Pahadi touch in all my albums.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I firmly believe the way forward for our nation is to have a robust democracy.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Marriage is definitely a very comforting feeling.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Classroom singing is common in India, but no one gives you marks for that. My idea is to introduce music and singing as full-fledged subject so that talent can be polished at an early stage. Also, it will help alleviate stage fear.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Music is part of our culture.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Though I did M.Sc. from Dharamshala, I was always attracted towards music.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I would love to compose for an entire film because it will be a different experience.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Delhi has played a pivotal role in my both personal and professional life.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I don’t see my singing for films as a transition from singing my own songs because I see it as part of the same picture.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“For me, music is for the soul – no matter whether the song is composed by me or by someone else.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“When I sing, I try to make the song my own and sing it my way because, in my mind, I am not following any school of thought. I just make myself free.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“The power and reach of music should never be underestimated.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“For Silk Route, my album ‘Dooba Dooba’ was a resounding success.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Be aware and hold the government accountable.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I love singing for films because there is a story to the song; it takes you down a new road.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Kishore Kumar was multi-talented and original, so I really respect him.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“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.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“Music has no borders, which is most important.”
― Mohit Chauhan
“I started my journey with ‘Dooba Dooba.’”
― Mohit Chauhan
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