Naveen Rajput: I am a person who is driven by the process rather than the results - Exclusive
The Punjabi music world has always welcome new talents with both arms open, and the latest one to join the industry is Naveen Rajput. He made his debut in the Punjabi music industry with his latest release ‘Ainna Sona’, a love ballad. Within no time, the song garnered a lot of love and attention. And in a recent interview with ETimes, Naveen Rajput spoke about his debut song, what made him fall for music, the artists who inspired him, and much more.
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What made you fall for music?
“My childhood revolved around sargams and ragas. I owe everything to my Guru Ji and my father, who is also a classical artist. They made me learn classical music from a very early age. It started like something I just had to learn, but gradually I started loving the small intricacies of the music. There is not a single answer to what made me fall for it, I just love how the technicalities of music connect with human emotions. Music has the power to make people feel things, it can make you happy, sad, motivated, and everything.”
Why did you debut with a Punjabi song?
“Short answer, my song “Ainna Sona” is Punjabi mainly because I’m from Punjab. I felt my very first song which is so close to my heart should have a fragrance of my roots. Also, I feel Punjabi has that saadgi (purity) and mithaas (sweetness). Like, when I say in my song, “Jinne vi lene saah mai, har saah tere naal hove” it is so precise, it has the essence of pure and innocent love.”
Who is that one artist that has inspired you?
“Okay, this is a tough one, there are just so many legends. If I have to choose one, my choice would be Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Sahab. When I was first introduced to him through my master ji, that was the time I realized the power that resides in classical music. I would be lucky enough if any day I would be worthy enough to attempt him in front of people.”
What is your dream on the professional ground?
“I am a person who is driven by the process rather than the results. So right now, my only goal is to reach as many people as I can, connecting with them through my songs. If possible make a difference in their life. The love, comments, and reaction people are giving to my song is a small part of the big dream that is already achieved.”
What are your upcoming songs?
“There are many. The next one is ‘Fikar’ which we are planning to deliver somewhere around January. Then a few more, probably in the March timeframe. I have some songs written in Hindi as well, they are also lined up for later next year. I am not here to sing one or two good songs, I am here after 15 years of working on my voice and my music, and my songs. So I am very excited about what’s about to come.”
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