Showing posts with label Amit Trivedi father. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amit Trivedi father. Show all posts
Navratri has played a huge role in my musical journey-Amit Trivedi
10:16 PM
Soumya Vajpayee (HINDUSTAN TIMES; October 2, 2022)
Composer-singer Amit Trivedi is rooted in his culture, and he makes sure his music reflects that too. A true-blue Gujarati, the 43-year-old feels a different kind of energy during this time of the year. Sharing what Navratri means to him, Trivedi says, “Navratri used to be a big deal in my house. We would celebrate it with a lot of enthusiasm. Since the festival has been an integral part of my upbringing, it has played a huge role in my musical journey.”
The Badhaai Do and Shabaash Mithu composer is glad that his latest Navratri single, Dhol, has been received well by audiences. His previous track, Moti Veerana, also revolved around the festival. The influence of Navratri on his music dates back to his childhood. Recalling his fond memories of the festival, Trivedi says.
“As a Gujarati, I grew up doing garba and listening to dayro lok geet that my mom would sing at home. And my dad would play Hemant Chauhan’s (folk and bhajan singer from Rajkot, Gujarat) music at home. I also used to perform live at Navratri events before I started composing for films.”
So, does Trivedi enjoy indulging in garba too? “I am a garba lover and I used to do it earlier. But now, due to professional commitments, it becomes a little difficult,” he signs off.
Vishal-Shekhar step in for buddy Amit Trivedi
10:36 AM
Personal tragedy slams brake on Amit Trivedi's turn at upcoming Bollywood music festival; composer duo replace him at the last minute
Soumya Vajpayee Tiwari (MID-DAY; September 30, 2016)
The Bollywood music industry may be highly competitive, but friendship beats all odds. In a generous display of camaraderie, Vishal-Shekhar are putting away personal commitments for another composer. Just a few days prior to two-day festival, Bollywood Music Project (BMP) where he was scheduled to perform, Trivedi faced a setback. The composer-singer's father passed away on September 27 following a battle with brain tumour.
With just two days to go for the festival slated for September 30 and October 1 at Jio Garden, BKC, he couldn't let the organisers on the tenterhooks by backing out. Trivedi requested friends Vishal-Shekhar to step in at the last minute, and they accepted.
"Following his father's demise, Amit asked us to step in as the organisers were in a bit of a spot. We are all friends and colleagues, so we are glad to be able to help," says Shekhar.
The duo is putting together a new set for their performance at the festival, which is touted to be Asia's largest multi-genre Bollywood music festival.
Deepak Choudhary, founder and director, Event Capital, one of the organisers of the event, says, "Vishal and Shekhar are now part of BMP's line-up. Our deepest condolences to Amit's family."
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