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Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shekhar Suman's advice to Diljit Dosanjh amid Sardaar Ji 3 row: 'Be gracious and say sorry'
Actor Shekhar Suman has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh casting Hania Aamir in Sardaar Ji 3. Shekhar stressed the need for heightened caution when it comes to cultural or professional collaborations with Pakistan, especially in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian citizens. (Also read: Neeru Bajwa unfollows Diljit Dosanjh and Hania Aamir, deletes Sardaar Ji 3 trailer from her Instagram page amid row) Shekhar Suman commented on the controversy regarding Diljit Dosanjh's casting choice in Sardaar Ji 3, advocating for sensitivity in collaborations with Pakistan. Shekhar, in an interview with Hindustan Times, said, 'I am not very acquainted with what has happened. All I know is that Diljit has acted with a Pakistani actor, and his stand is that, at the time, the Pahalgam incident had not happened.' However, he firmly stated that the present moment demands a careful and responsible approach. 'Right now, we need to be very cautious about what we are doing and saying, especially when it comes to Pakistan, because of what they have done. We need to be extra careful about how we tread.' He stressed the importance of aligning with national sentiment and asked Diljit to apologise even if things have happened unwittingly. 'If you've done something wrong, even unknowingly, you can still be gracious enough to say, 'Look, I'm sorry, I wasn't aware, and it won't happen in the future.' We all should take a cue from that,' the actor said. Shekhar also addressed the broader issue of cultural and professional engagement with Pakistani talent, pointing out that many Pakistani artists have been openly critical of India. 'All those Pakistani actors have been bad-mouthing us, so it's better to refrain from acting with them or having any sort of association—at least until things are sorted out bilaterally, which I believe won't happen as long as Kashmir remains a bone of contention.' On the subject of Sardaar Ji 3 not being released in India, Shekhar praised the decision as a respectful and patriotic gesture. 'It is a beautiful stand. It tantamounts to an apology, and that is a very patriotic stand—that the film would not be releasing here. That is good enough. That is saying, 'I abide by your emotions and I am with you.'' Shekhar Suman's current projects Shekhar Suman is currently playing renowned poet Sahir Ludhianvi in the play Ek Mulaqat, directed by Saif Hyder Hasan. The play revolves around the unrequited love between Sahir and Amrita Pritam. It is currently being presented in Mumbai and will soon have shows in Delhi. The actor will also be seen in the Netflix film Reporting Live, which also stars Parineeti Chopra, Amol Palekar and Adil Hussain.
India Gazette
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Earlier, it was very difficult to dream of becoming an artist": Singer Jubin Nautiyal hails evolution of Indian music industry
By Palash Srivastava New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Singer Jubin Nautiyal praised the current scenario of the Indian music industry, calling it more approachable and easier for upcoming artists to compose songs with the help of technology. In an interview with ANI, Nautiyal hailed the evolution of the music industry in India while referencing the recent collaborations between Indian and international artists, including Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh's new hit song 'Sapphire'. The 'Raatan Lambiyaan' singer expressed his happiness at the consumption of Indian music in foreign countries and English music in India. 'Now, there is no national and international, it has all become one. And there's so much English music being consumed in India, and there's so much Indian music being consumed outside. So it's all the same now,' said Jubin Nautiyal. Jubin Nautiyal shot to fame with his song 'Ek Mulaqat' from the film 'Sonali Cable' in 2014. The singer gradually built his diverse discography with the help of memorable hits like 'Kuch Din (Kaabil), 'Bawara Mann' (Jolly LLB 2), 'Akh Lad Jaave' (Loveyaatri) and others. The singer called the present scenario of the Indian music industry a 'great time' for the musicians, as now they can compose their music independently without the help of a music label. 'It's a great time for artists, all the upcoming artists. It's a great time because now you can release your own music. You don't need an absolute music label to release your music. You can do your own thing as an independent artist,' said Nautiyal. Looking back at his struggling days, the singer said that earlier, the path to success for music artists was quite 'difficult' as it required a lot of struggle to reach a breakthrough stage of their career. He added that music composition has become easier and more approachable due to technological advancements. 'Earlier, it was very difficult to dream of becoming an artist. There was a lot of way to even reach a point where people will accept that, Okay, now you should start struggling in your journey to become an artist. But now you can dream and figure it out. Today, making music has become so easy because of technology, and singing has become so easy. Everything has become so much easier and more approachable. So I think it's just showing the power of music as how deeply everybody wants to connect to music and do a lot of crazy things in music,' said Jubin Nautiyal. Nautiyal has been in the music industry for over a decade. He believes that music has become more approachable and will blossom in the coming five years. 'In five years, I think we'll be, we'll multiply at least four to five times as an industry. It's amazing. Today, anybody can approach music. Earlier, you had to buy a cassette to even start, and a CD to even start. But now, just one click and you can listen to a song that was released in Africa 15-20 years back. So that's the power we are at right now,' said Jubin Nautiyal. Jubin Nautiyal's recent song, 'Barbaad,' has created a buzz in the entertainment industry. It is the second song from the upcoming movie Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutant Ahaan Panday in the lead role. The movie is produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It is slated to release in theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025. (ANI)
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Earlier, it was very difficult to dream of becoming an artist": Singer Jubin Nautiyal hails evolution of Indian music industry
Singer Jubin Nautiyal praised the current scenario of the Indian music industry, calling it more approachable and easier for upcoming artists to compose songs with the help of technology. Singer Jubin Nautiyal praised the current scenario of the Indian music industry, calling it more approachable and easier for upcoming artists to compose songs with the help of technology. In an interview with ANI, Nautiyal hailed the evolution of the music industry in India while referencing the recent collaborations between Indian and international artists, including Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh 's new hit song 'Sapphire'. The 'Raatan Lambiyaan' singer expressed his happiness at the consumption of Indian music in foreign countries and English music in India. "Now, there is no national and international, it has all become one. And there's so much English music being consumed in India, and there's so much Indian music being consumed outside. So it's all the same now," said Jubin Nautiyal. Jubin Nautiyal shot to fame with his song 'Ek Mulaqat' from the film 'Sonali Cable' in 2014. The singer gradually built his diverse discography with the help of memorable hits like 'Kuch Din (Kaabil), 'Bawara Mann' (Jolly LLB 2), 'Akh Lad Jaave' (Loveyaatri) and others. The singer called the present scenario of the Indian music industry a "great time" for the musicians, as now they can compose their music independently without the help of a music label. "It's a great time for artists, all the upcoming artists. It's a great time because now you can release your own music. You don't need an absolute music label to release your music. You can do your own thing as an independent artist," said Nautiyal. Looking back at his struggling days, the singer said that earlier, the path to success for music artists was quite "difficult" as it required a lot of struggle to reach a breakthrough stage of their career. He added that music composition has become easier and more approachable due to technological advancements. "Earlier, it was very difficult to dream of becoming an artist. There was a lot of way to even reach a point where people will accept that, Okay, now you should start struggling in your journey to become an artist. But now you can dream and figure it out. Today, making music has become so easy because of technology, and singing has become so easy. Everything has become so much easier and more approachable. So I think it's just showing the power of music as how deeply everybody wants to connect to music and do a lot of crazy things in music," said Jubin Nautiyal. Nautiyal has been in the music industry for over a decade. He believes that music has become more approachable and will blossom in the coming five years. "In five years, I think we'll be, we'll multiply at least four to five times as an industry. It's amazing. Today, anybody can approach music. Earlier, you had to buy a cassette to even start, and a CD to even start. But now, just one click and you can listen to a song that was released in Africa 15-20 years back. So that's the power we are at right now," said Jubin Nautiyal. Jubin Nautiyal's recent song, 'Barbaad,' has created a buzz in the entertainment industry. It is the second song from the upcoming movie Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutant Ahaan Panday in the lead role. The movie is produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It is slated to release in theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025.
Mint
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Earlier, it was very difficult to dream of becoming an artist': Singer Jubin Nautiyal hails evolution of Indian music industry
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Singer Jubin Nautiyal praised the current scenario of the Indian music industry, calling it more approachable and easier for upcoming artists to compose songs with the help of technology. In an interview with ANI, Nautiyal hailed the evolution of the music industry in India while referencing the recent collaborations between Indian and international artists, including Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh's new hit song 'Sapphire'. The 'Raatan Lambiyaan' singer expressed his happiness at the consumption of Indian music in foreign countries and English music in India. "Now, there is no national and international, it has all become one. And there's so much English music being consumed in India, and there's so much Indian music being consumed outside. So it's all the same now," said Jubin Nautiyal. Jubin Nautiyal shot to fame with his song 'Ek Mulaqat' from the film 'Sonali Cable' in 2014. The singer gradually built his diverse discography with the help of memorable hits like 'Kuch Din (Kaabil), 'Bawara Mann' (Jolly LLB 2), 'Akh Lad Jaave' (Loveyaatri) and others. The singer called the present scenario of the Indian music industry a "great time" for the musicians, as now they can compose their music independently without the help of a music label. "It's a great time for artists, all the upcoming artists. It's a great time because now you can release your own music. You don't need an absolute music label to release your music. You can do your own thing as an independent artist," said Nautiyal. Looking back at his struggling days, the singer said that earlier, the path to success for music artists was quite "difficult" as it required a lot of struggle to reach a breakthrough stage of their career. He added that music composition has become easier and more approachable due to technological advancements. "Earlier, it was very difficult to dream of becoming an artist. There was a lot of way to even reach a point where people will accept that, Okay, now you should start struggling in your journey to become an artist. But now you can dream and figure it out. Today, making music has become so easy because of technology, and singing has become so easy. Everything has become so much easier and more approachable. So I think it's just showing the power of music as how deeply everybody wants to connect to music and do a lot of crazy things in music," said Jubin Nautiyal. Nautiyal has been in the music industry for over a decade. He believes that music has become more approachable and will blossom in the coming five years. "In five years, I think we'll be, we'll multiply at least four to five times as an industry. It's amazing. Today, anybody can approach music. Earlier, you had to buy a cassette to even start, and a CD to even start. But now, just one click and you can listen to a song that was released in Africa 15-20 years back. So that's the power we are at right now," said Jubin Nautiyal. Jubin Nautiyal's recent song, 'Barbaad,' has created a buzz in the entertainment industry. It is the second song from the upcoming movie Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and starring debutant Ahaan Panday in the lead role. The movie is produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It is slated to release in theatres worldwide on July 18, 2025. (ANI)
