Sunidhi Chauhan on why she walked away from reality shows: Yeh Meri Jagah Nahin Hai
Mumbai, July 21
Celebrated singer Sunidhi Chauhan revealed why she walked away from reality shows during a candid conversation with veteran actor Shekhar Suman during the chat show, 'Shekhar Tonite'.
During the episode, host Shekhar Suman pointed out that Sunidhi has made a conscious choice to stay away from controversies and was also no longer seen judging singing reality shows.
Sunidhi admitted that the decision was entirely her own. "I was for a very, very long time. But then I stopped because mujhe laga ki yeh meri jagah nahin hai," she said.
When Shekhar asked what made her take this decision, Sunidhi pointed out that in today's time, the thin line between music production and reality television had started to blur.
"It's a very sad thing. Earlier, auto-tune or Melodyne was used in songs for a certain effect. But you can't do that in a reality show where you're supposed to be all real and honest. Jab woh wahan shift ho gaya, mujhe laga yeh kahin aur ja raha hai... which I can't be on," the singer shared.
While interacting, Shekhar and Sunidhi also shed light on the challenges faced by artists during live performances.
Shekhar referred to various incidents involving singers like KK and Sonu Nigam, and asked Sunidhi if she had ever had to face such situations while on stage.
Sunidhi expressed gratitude that such a thing has never happened to her.
The singer replied, "Main bahut lucky hoon because aaj tak mere saath is tarah ka behaviour maine nahin dekha hai. Bahut pyaar diya logon ne... sirf pyaar hi nahin, samman bhi dete hain (I am very lucky because I have never seen this kind of behavior with me before. People have given a lot of love... not just love, they also give respect)."
The episode of 'Shekhar Tonite' featuring Sunidhi Chauhan is available on YouTube.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Absolutely agree with her. I used to enjoy watching reality shows but now they feel so fake. It's sad that they use auto-tune even in competitions where contestants are supposed to be judged on raw talent. Sunidhi is too pure for this industry. 💯
I'm not Indian but I listen to a lot of Bollywood music. Sunidhi Chauhan is one of the most versatile singers I've ever heard. It's refreshing to see an artist who values integrity over fame. More power to her!
Shekhar Suman always brings out the best in his guests. But Sunidhi's honesty is what makes this interview special. The way she said 'yeh meri jagah nahin hai' with such clarity shows she knows her boundaries. Artists like her are rare. 👏
I respect her decision but I think there's a bigger issue here. These shows are destroying the music industry by promoting shortcuts. Sunidhi is right to step away, but we also need to question why TV channels prefer controversy over creativity. A good wake-up call for all of us.
As a westerner who discovered Bollywood music during lockdown, I'm amazed by Sunidhi's talent. Hearing her talk about auto-tune in reality shows—same thing happens in our American Idol-style shows too. Artists everywhere are struggling with this. Kudos to her for taking a stand.
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