Bollywood singer and composer Lucky Ali is happy to see local talents being encouraged at music festivals and says it helps in the growth of the industry.
“What I am seeing in festivals is that they are encouraging local talent and art, for instance — Rajasthani folk music is a part of The Great Indian October fest,” the 56-year-old said on the sidelines of the 10th edition of the Kingfisher Premium — The Great Indian Octoberfest (TGIOF) in Bengaluru.
“There is big exchange of culture in India which is good. It’s a kind of growth and that looks nice,” Ali said.
Best known for his chartbusting songs O Sanam, Anjaani Rahon Main, and Na Tum Jano Na Hum, the musician performed for his fans at the E-Zone club in the city on Sunday.
From Tera Ye Aashiyana, Dekha Hai Aise Bhi, Jaane Kya Dhoondta Hai, Yeh Mera Dil, Mohabbat Ki Kasam and Aa Bhi Ja, he performed popular tracks from his hit albums and Bollywood movies.
“Bangalore is like my home and I always receive such a warm appreciation from all of them that it feels great,” said Ali, who launched his first album, Sunoh, in 1996. He also worked as a playback singer in films and sang songs such as Kyun Chalti Hai Pawan, Ahista Ahista, Bekarar and Hairat Hai.
He is also credited for albums such as Sifar, Aks and Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai.
“I always space out my work. I write music at home. I like to spend my time like that more now. And now that my children are expressing themselves, I am now more concerned of what they are doing. I want to see how responsible they become as human beings,” said Ali, who has married thrice and has children with all his partners.
TGIOF, a three-day event that concluded on Sunday, attracted some of the world’s most celebrated music artists from across genres, including Bollywood playback singer Benny Dayal and The Manganiyar Seduction.
