#SpeakYourMindWith - Swagatha Krishnan

FARDEEN NAUSHAD CATCHES UP WITH THE BUBBLY SINGER, ACTOR AND UPCOMING COMPOSER FOR A QUICK CONVERSATION

- FARDEEN NAUSHAD

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOURSELF?

I am a rare combination. I play cricket, I run marathons, I fight bullies on the road and then I get in front of the mic and sing love songs and lullabies. And I just adore the way how much of a woman I am. My femininity is what keeps me balanced in my head and helps me focus. It helps the artiste in me with the right emotions. And all this, while speaking my mind every single time!

YOUR PASSION TOWARDS MUSIC: WHEN AND HOW DID IT START?

Music is my saviour. Music stayed as my lifeline and helped me get through major heartbreaks. Music brought me work and friends. I attribute my life to it. It started when I was barely starting to talk. My guru, the late Srimati Vijayalakshmi Ramaseshan was more like my grandma. I use to sit in her class with my elder sister and sing along. I then started learning short Bharathiyar songs to sing in school competitions and that’s how it started.

YOUR INSPIRATION?

I take inspiration from a lot of achievers and legends. I handle multiple jobs and work across different domains, most often inspiration comes from my experiences.

YOUR DEFINITION OF FUN?