Composer duo Jatin-Lalit have given a lot of hits in their musical career that started in 1991 with Yaara Dildara. The brothers are known for their tracks in movies such as Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), among others. After the duo split in 2006, they’ve been working independently.

Jatin Pandit, who is currently in the US, says that a lot has changed in the music industry as compared to the ’90s and early 2000s.

“Music has changed immensely and technology has taken over the normal way of working. Singers and composers started depending more on software than the organic way of doing things. But good compositions are still there and they do sound good if the technology is used correctly. But I think that over the years, the quality of music has been dropping,” he says.

The composer, who recently wrote the lyrics for his son, Raahul Jatin’s track, says that he always knew “nepotism would be a part of the conversation” and wanted his son to not take up music as a career.

“When Raahul was young, I wanted him to take up some other profession. But his passion towards music and his talent was deep rooted from the beginning, and I felt guilty to stop him,” he shares.

So, has he cautioned Raahul about the pitfalls in the industry? “Of course, in any profession there are hurdles that come in the way. There are all sorts of people one meets in the professional journey, but if you have the talent, then no matter what happens, there is some superpower which works for you. He is a very honest boy and has got a clean slate. He doesn’t get involved in any kind of politics. He’s very constructive, and respects relationships. Whoever will meet him, they will realise that he’s a very nice, hardworking boy and I’m proud of my son.”

Ask Jatin about the ongoing debate on favouritism in the music industry, and he says, “Yes, I agree, there is favouritism in the industry. There are so many companies which have their selected singers and they try to promote only those artistes. This is what has been happening. I could see that, and everybody knows about it.”