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AMUSING ACT Babul’s live shows are a riot

“In India we don’t have large genres. We have only filmy and non-filmy. My album has different kinds of songs and I didn’t want to categorise it so I named it Untitled. The next album which I come out with can be named Untitled 1 and then ‘2’ and so on,” says Babul animatedly.

The upcoming album has three different genres — peppy, soulful and remix. It will have 10 tracks, out of which two are remixes. The first four are flowing tracks after which there is a small “time to grab a snack break” and then the remaining tracks are mostly dance numbers. He introduced the small break in between so people could be ready to get into a groovy mood as the songs shift from soulful to peppy. Talking about remix one is compelled to ask him about the recent spat between him and Amit Kumar on the show K for Kishore, which Babul hosts. The two had an argument about remixes, while Babul felt it is fantastic for newcomers as it gives them opportunities to sing hits of yesteryears and introduces today’s youth to some great music served in their style, Amit Kumar felt otherwise and clearly showed his dissent for the popular genre. Going back to his album Babul confesses, “My previous album had great songs but did not get commercial success. I am a little nervous about this one but at the same time confident about its success. I got my songs polished from Sterling Sound, New York and had the best possible team who helped me with this album.” Apart from singing, this man has also been a columnist for a few newspapers and acted in a movie. Earlier this year he received acclaim for his role in the Bengali movie Chander Baari, where he made his debut as an actor.

Ask him about his future plans and he says, “As of now I am focussed on my album which is scheduled to release by mid-April, I may also act in another movie and then there is the finale for ‘K for Kishore’ and ‘Dhoom Macha De Dhoom’ which I am really excited about. I just feel the whole audience SMS voting system poses a big question on credibility.” He has performed all over the globe and his stage shows are said to be amusing and full of fun, so when asked when he is planning to perform in Chennai he says, “Whenever you call me!” and with that he signs off.

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