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Shreya Ghoshal: Singers Must Nurture Their Inner Composer for Song Justice

Shreya Ghoshal emphasizes that singers must nurture their inner composer to do justice to songs. She believes the process of singing and composing is fluid and interconnected. The singer cites time constraints as a reason for not fully stepping into music composing. She looks up to legends like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle as her idols.

Key Points: Shreya Ghoshal on Singers Nurturing Inner Composer

  • Singers have a composer within them
  • Cultivating a composer's mindset enhances song performance
  • Lack of time prevents Shreya from fully composing
  • She idolizes Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle as singers
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Shreya Ghoshal says it's imperative for singers to nurture composer in them to do justice to songs

Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal says singers must cultivate a composer's mindset to do justice to songs, sharing insights on creativity and her own journey.

Shreya Ghoshal says it's imperative for singers to nurture composer in them to do justice to songs
"There is a composer in a singer. - Shreya Ghoshal"

Mumbai, May 1

The National Award-winning playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has shared that a singer always has a composer inside them, and it's very important for a singer to cultivate the bent of mind of a composer to do justice to a song.

The singer spoke with IANS while travelling for shows across the globe. When asked if it's hard to fight the temptation to turn composer, she said, "The fight is hard because I keep doing it. I have released a couple of singles, which I have composed. And I have done it along with my brother. Younger brother. But I would say that there is a composer in a singer".

She said that it can't be two different pathways as when a singer is given a song, not all composers ask them to follow it completely.

She told IANS, "You also think, 'What can I add to the song?' When you are on the mic, you are constantly being creative. Adding to the color of the song. To enhance it in some way. Or adding your soul to it. And in that process. You end up adding some compositions, and some ideas. And it is a very fluid process".

She cited lack of time as the reason behind not fully stepping into music composing, as she shared, "If you are doing independent music, it gives you a much more free hand to do that. For films, sometimes it is very rigid. But, I save myself a lot from that temptation because there is a lack of time (laughs). I want to do it. But, somehow I have to choose. And I feel maybe I am not that great as a composer".

"The people who I really look up to, like I idolize Lata Ji as a singer. Asha Ji as a singer. Like that I have a lot of respect for the composers. So with such people. If you compare yourself, you will feel they're so far above in their craft. That's why I am on that singular journey, to be able to sing well. But. I might spring into composing. You will hear me", she added.

- IANS

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Sneha F
I appreciate her honesty about time constraints and self-doubt. It's rare to see an artist acknowledge their limitations so openly. However, I wish she would give composing a serious shot — her voice has such depth that I'm sure her compositions would be equally soulful. India needs more singer-composers!
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Rajesh Q
Absolutely agree. In Bollywood, many singers just mechanically sing what's given. But legends like Kishore Kumar and Alka Yagnik always brought their own interpretation. Shreya has that same instinct — you can hear it in her renditions of complex songs like "Bairi Piya". She's already a composer at heart.
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Kavya N
Beautiful perspective! As a classical music student, I've always believed that a singer who understands composition can truly enhance a song. Shreya's training in classical music gives her that edge. Her singles like "Koi Toh" and "Dhaaga" show her composing potential. Hope she finds more time to explore this side! 🎶
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Arjun K
Her humility is refreshing, but I think she's underestimating herself. "Maybe I am not that great as a composer" — come on, Shreya! Even AR Rahman has praised her musicality. Sometimes artists need to trust their instincts more. That said, I respect her dedication to perfecting her singing craft first.
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Priya S
This explains why her songs feel so personal and emotional. When a singer thinks like a composer, every note carries intention. Shreya's "Deewani Mastani" and "Gho

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