Aditi Singh Sharma: I am lucky to have so many friends here

Singer Aditi Singh Sharma is on a roll with Sooraj Dooba Hain (Roy) and Touch My Body (Alone)
How did Sooraj Dooba Hain happen?
Amaal Mallik (the song’s composer) called me and said there is a song he needs to record and that he would email it to me before we hit the studio. Knowing that Amaal is an absolute king at EDM, I remember opening the email with immense excitement as he had mentioned it’s a dance track.I was even more excited because he had told me it’s a duet with Arijit Singh. I instantly fell in love with the track and was grooving in every direction possible, sitting behind the steering wheel. I was literally obsessed with the song and kept listening to it over and over again. When I went into the studio, Amaal’s brief was: ‘Do your own thing’. After my solo parts were done, we worked on ideas for suitable harmonies for Arijit’s lines, for the chorus as well. I also recorded the song by Armaan Mallik (whom I lovingly call Justin). Both brothers are so talented – they sing, play instruments, compose, produce, dance. It was amazing to work with them.
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Tell us about Touch My Body from Alone.
(Composer) Raghav Sachar called me, saying that we need to record a song which is a remake of Dr Zeus’s Kangna. I went into Raghav’s studio and it literally took us an hour to finish recording the entire song. While I was trying to dress the song up with my style and ideas, he thought of some really cool variations for it. We added layers, spoken bits, harmonies. It was so much fun and so nice to have finally worked with him. It was even better to sing the song live with Raghav, (lyricist) Kumaar, Bipasha (Basu) and Karan (Singh Grover) clapping along at the music launch of Alone where Bipasha said she thinks my voice is very sexy which she also put out in a tweet. That was very nice of her, considering it’s the first time I’ve sung for her.
You also did Blame The Night with Pritam.
I am honoured that Blame The Night (Holiday) is my fourth song with Pritam after I’ll Do The Talking, Raabta (both from Agent Vinod), and Dhoom (Dhoom 3). I love going into that studio and trying out a new song for him. It’s a new challenge every time. I am fond of Pritam and love being on stage and in the studio with him. Arijit Singh had recorded me for Blame The Night and Raabta when he was assisting Pritam. Him recording me had made it so much easier for me to sing the songs. I can’t explain this in words, but whoever has recorded with him would know what I am talking about. He is a huge reason why I was able to sing both songs with such ease. He liked my tone change on the ‘na na nana’ part in Blame The Night. It’s what helped me bring in the right attitude into the song. I was excited about reuniting with team Raabta again.
You sound different in each of your current songs — Sooraj Dooba Hain, Touch My Body and Blame The Night. How did you manage it?
Working with a different music director on a different song, picturised on a different actor in three different movies. How can you play the same role in all? I have always wanted to be a versatile singer and I’m fortunate to have got songs on which I have been able to sound a little different (based on what the audiences say). I have absolutely no control over who calls me to sing which song, but once I’m in the studio, I make sure I give it my all, no matter what the genre.
What style of music do you enjoy singing the most?
I am loving them all. I have just crossed 30 songs as a playback singer. I wait every single time to go into the studio and try something new. I hope to work with every single person possible. With this ambition, it is hard to choose one style as I want to attempt them all.
Who are your friends in the industry?
Singer Apeksha Dandekar is my closest friend here. Lyricist-singer Amitabh Bhattacharya has been a dear friend since we met while recording for Dev D. They are both a phone call away if I need them. Music producers Sunny Sanour and Abhijit Vaghani have been like big brothers who have endlessly given advice. Their respective better halves Jenny and Suriya have always welcomed me into their loving homes. I am lucky to have so many friends here. It’s a blessing!
What next?
I have done some recordings for Amaal Mallik and Ram Sampath. I am concentrating on gigs, film songs, travel, mom’s health and mine as well.

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