The Gujarati film industry, which is constantly evolving, now showcases a wide range of subjects and music, attracting talent from all over the world.
For the first time, ‘Bhangra King’ Daler Mehndi lends his voice to a Gujarati film in “Sonu Tane Mara Par Bharoso Nai Ke?” which will be released soon.
In an recent interview, Daler Mehndi recently spoke about his experience singing a Gujarati song and his long association with the state.
When asked about his singing experience in Gujarati songs, he said, “My albums started coming around 1995. Ramjubhai from Kutch has played Dhol in my every song whether it is “Bolo Ta Ra Ra Ra” or “Rab Rab Kar Di” or any of my shows in the world. My relationship with Gujarat is older than 27 years. There are many Gujarati artists in my band too. I wanted to sing a Gujarati song since many years. But it will be more fun if someone themselves offer a good song. I was very happy when Sachin Jigar and the producers of the “Sonu Tane Mara Par Bharoso Nai Ke?” contacted me. I loved listening to the song and thought it would be a party anthem in upcoming days”.
Daler said, “In my Gujarat show or in a show where there is a Gujarati audience, I often sing “Odhni Odhu Ne Udi Udi Jay” and “Tame Ketla Bhai Kunwara Raj…Achko Machko Kareli”. I have been singing such songs”.
“I have previously sung the title song for “Bahubali” in Tamil and Telugu. Those languages were very difficult for me, in comparison, I found Gujarati very easy to learn. It was a bit difficult to understand some of the pronunciation and expressions, but it was a lot of fun recording the song”, he futher added.