Amplifier singer Imran Khan, who has lent his voice for a song in upcoming film Tevar, says new-age rappers might be the rage with listeners but they have not contributed quality music to Bollywood.
Khan made his debut in the Hindi film industry with the song Let’s Celebrate and says he isn’t impressed by hip-hop artists and rappers.
“Personally, I don’t like their music. I feel it is just over-hyped. These Punjabi rappers and artists who have entered Bollywood from outside have destroyed its image. Bollywood music is not about hip-hop but it is more about colours.
“Hip-hop should be left to others. And if one attempts that, it should be done in a proper way, but the current fusion of hip-hop and Bollywood, in my opinion, is not good. I will bring a change in this scene now. “ Khan said in an interview.
The popular Punjabi singer said that before Tevar he had turned down many offers from filmmakers but Boney Kapoor (producer of Tevar) made him feel at home and he felt an instant connection with him.
“Several producers and actors had approached me earlier but I rejected the offers as I felt that they just wanted to use me. I did not feel right about it.
“I am not a greedy person so I knew if I would make Bollywood debut I will make with a good project. When Boney Kapoor came to me, I felt like I met my lost family in India. He, Arjun [Kapoor] and everyone made me feel comfortable. I liked the film’s story. I am glad to have made my Bollywood debut with this film,” he said.
Tevar, starring Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha, will hit theatres on January 9, 2015.
