There is a drama queen in me, as I love acting, and I used to stand in front of the mirror and act since my childhood.
Neha Kakkar
Nothing beats the food of Delhi.
I feel whatever happens, happens for a reason. I am just glad the way my journey worked out.
At one time in my life, I stood in queues for 'Indian Idol' auditions, and I got eliminated at Top 8 or Top 9. I could have never imagined that one day I will be judging this show where I was a contestant myself.
I want people to hear me and say, 'Oh my God, what a voice.'
Since childhood, me and my mother are fond of this popular song 'Tu Kitni Achhi Hai, Tu Kitni Bholi Hai' from the film 'Raja Aur Rank.'
I thank all my fans and well-wishers and all those who have supported me over the years for making me what I am today.
When Guru Randhawa and I sang, people really liked our chemistry.
You should know that you need talent, passion, and luck to be a singer.
Be it a private event or a college fest or the occasional wedding sangeet, my visits to Noida are frequent.
A film album has these big stars - like a Shah Rukh Khan or a Salman Khan. Independent music videos don't have that luxury, and you cannot feature big stars in all the songs of your album.
My siblings' first songs in Bollywood - 'Baabuji Zara Dheere' and 'Saawan Aaya Hai' were huge hits. There is no rivalry between us, and we love and support each other.
I was born in Rishikesh, but when I was around two or three, we shifted to Delhi.
My schedule is such that even though I visit several cities for performances, I hardly get the time to explore any of them.
I cannot really recall when I faced stage fear because I started so young. It's my natural habit. But you know, I can see how I have changed, rather improved as a singer. I never had a formal training but regular practice of singing.
In selfie pictures, there is no human touch; it's all about the pose. But selfie videos have sound, actions, and emotions.
I will only take up acting if the offer is too good to refuse.
At the end of the day, I love singing, whatever the style might be.
I knew that I wanted to sing right from the age of four, and till I was 16, I only sang at Mata ki Chowkis.
I have grown up now... with so much experience in life that I keep incorporating in my expression while performing.
'Tim Timtya' was different from what I usually do. I had to develop a texture to go with the song. In fact, many told me I sounded like Shreya Goshal, which came as a pleasant surprise. Transitioning from tracks like 'Sunny Sunny' to this one was quite different.
I am happy being a playback singer and performer.
There are so many young singers I meet from Delhi, and I am sure they will attain heights some day. They all are very good, and I am very proud of them.
If you call yourself a singer, then you must have the ability to sing anything, whether it's pop, classical, rock, sufi, or folk.
Success has got no limits.
I was probably four when I knew that I wanted to be a singer.
I am fortunate to be successful. People's love is precious to me. I can never take that for granted.
I love experimenting; as a singer, one needs to be versatile.
The fact that I am not formally trained never really bothered me. There were times I knew it could have been a brownie point, had I been trained, but it never pulled me back.
I think people really like my voice, the way I sing, the things I put in a song.
I used to sing at mata ki chowkis and other religious events, and people loved me.
Going out with friends for a nice dinner and then attending the midnight mass are some of the memories I cherish.
Coming from Mumbai, the one thing that always amazes me about Noida is the roads here. Such wide roads are something you don't get to see in Mumbai. Driving around here is surely a pleasure.
I will give full credit to the 'Indian Idol' platform for grooming me as a singer and shaping my career.
Many young people come to me and tell me that 'You inspire us with the way you perform, even if you are a girl with a short height.'
I am somebody who is very comfortable on stage because I have been performing since childhood. I have done a lot of public events as well, though there is a huge difference in my performances today and the ones from my childhood, as earlier, I used to sing bhajans.
Usually, I head for another performance or back to Mumbai right after my performance. But whenever I come to Delhi, I make it a point to stay back in the city for at least a day so that I can unwind.
It was Delhi that gave me the platform to achieve my dreams.
I think my selfies are the main reason for my fan following on social networking sites. These photos and videos are liked and shared by the followers, and consequently, they go viral.
I got my first blockbuster break for the movie 'Cocktail,' where I sang 'Second Hand Jawani.'
People in Mumbai are not really into Punjabi music, whereas those in Delhi and Gurgaon love Punjabi numbers and are totally into the peppy music.
I have seen in many cases that the youngsters are told by their friends and family that they sing very well, but that might not be true. When they are told that they have to work hard on their singing, they get disheartened. One must know how to take feedback from different people and work hard on his or her singing to achieve something.
I always tell everybody that I feel I am living my dream.
Wherever I go, people behave like a very big superstar has entered, and I am never able to believe that they all are talking about me.
Singing from the heart is my only goal.
I am an entertainer and would sing a song if I know my voice would do justice to it.
As a viewer, I love to watch reality shows, and being a part of the industry, I feel it helps a lot. There are a lot of talented artists in small towns and villages of India, and these shows are a huge platform to showcase their talent and bring them to the forefront.
There is no hit formula to make it big in Bollywood.
Honey Singh has tremendous energy on stage.
It feels great when your work gets appreciated.
