Mumbai, March 19 – Renowned singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya seems to have once again stirred controversy, this time with his characteristic sarcasm.
The singer, who appeared on the singing reality show, Indian Idol, shared his candid views on a long-debated topic in the music industry: "Do actors deserve credit for songs sung by playback singers?"
During a rapid-fire conversation, host Aditya Narayan asked, "Do you think actors take more credit for their songs than a playback singer?"
Abhijeet, known for his unfiltered and often witty perspective, didn't hold back. While acknowledging the performances of actors, he drew a sharp distinction between performing and soulful singing.
Abhijeet responded with his signature wit and sarcasm, "Yes, they sing very well. They sing so well, but the problem is that we sing from our hearts and sometimes we sing from our mouths."
(Yes, they sing very well. They sing so well, but the problem is that we sing from our hearts and sometimes we sing from our mouths)
Further to the conversation, Aditya Narayan also revealed that, "Abhijeet Da and my father (Udit Narayan) sang their first duet together about 35 years ago."
The upcoming episode of Indian Idol will see the welcoming of some of the most iconic and veteran voices of the 90s – Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy.
Talking about Abhijeet Bhattacharya, the singer has been a part of the Indian film industry for over three decades and is considered one of the finest singers in Bollywood.
His songs, such as "Chand Taare," "Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaaun," and "Tauba Tumhare Ishaare," have been massive hits.