Showing posts with label G Phaad Ke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label G Phaad Ke. Show all posts
The name Govinda was enough for me-Divya Kumar
7:29 AM
Singer Divya Kumar on singing G Phaad Ke for the actor from Happy Ending
Kasmin Fernandes (BOMBAY TIMES; November 28, 2014)
How did G Phaad Ke happen?
G Phaad Ke happened fortunately. It was just after Shake Your Bootiya (Finding Fanny) that almost all the songs of Happy Ending were finalised. G Phaad Ke had various arrangements as (composers) Sachin and Jigar work to the core of all the tracks they compose to get the best sound and tune. I had been a part of the song from the scratch level and got lucky to sing the final version as well. It was nice to be a part of the ensemble singing cast of Paaji Tussi Such A Pussycat.
What was the brief?
The name Govinda was enough for me.You don't need any brief after that. Never in my wildest dreams had I thought I would get an opportunity to sing for Govinda sir. The song had elements of both, class and mass. Singing this song was a totally different experience. It was straight, without any harkats and murkhis. The idea was that club songs should be hummable for everyone who's dancing on the floor. (Singer) Shefali Alvares made it even more classy and beautiful. Hil dul ke nachte nachte gaana record ho gaya.
What would you say to critics who call its lyrics crass?
I'm too small to say anything to anyone. Critics do their job and we do ours. If at all the lyrics were a problem, the song shouldn't have worked. However, people are loving it. (Lyricist) Ashish Pandit has done a great job writing it. It's quirky and mad, that's what the song required.
What is your take on the current crop of singers?
We have a lot of mad talent here. Everyone is so good! It's nice to see a variety of singers and artistes coming from different genres. A lot of people I know personally are so nice and appreciative. It feels good to be amongst them and working together is always fun. I just hope we'll always be good friends and keep working to the best of our abilities.
Do newcomers have it easier than playback singers of the past?
Times have changed. Back then, there were no options. Music today has a lot of different genres. We are experimenting, trying out new things, searching for new voices. To create a genre of your own and to maintain it is the game. We see a lot of new singers coming in and doing great work. I don't think it's difficult. If one has talent, it will showcase somewhere, some day. You can upload a song on the internet and go viral on social media, and you might get called to the studio!
What genres would you like to sing?
Maybe a slow sufi song or a love song or one about heartbreak. I am happy with whatever I have got until now. I have sung rustic folk, Punjabi and dance songs.Whatever comes my way, I'm up for it. If a composer believes I can sing a particular song, then I should be able to do justice to it.
Future plans?
My mom is asking me to get married in two years, which is scaring me. It's too early now. I want to work hard and keep my family, friends and fans happy and proud. My dreams are infinite, but I will never stop chasing them. However and whatever I earn in life, I will be an artiste.
G Phaad Ke happened fortunately. It was just after Shake Your Bootiya (Finding Fanny) that almost all the songs of Happy Ending were finalised. G Phaad Ke had various arrangements as (composers) Sachin and Jigar work to the core of all the tracks they compose to get the best sound and tune. I had been a part of the song from the scratch level and got lucky to sing the final version as well. It was nice to be a part of the ensemble singing cast of Paaji Tussi Such A Pussycat.
What was the brief?
The name Govinda was enough for me.You don't need any brief after that. Never in my wildest dreams had I thought I would get an opportunity to sing for Govinda sir. The song had elements of both, class and mass. Singing this song was a totally different experience. It was straight, without any harkats and murkhis. The idea was that club songs should be hummable for everyone who's dancing on the floor. (Singer) Shefali Alvares made it even more classy and beautiful. Hil dul ke nachte nachte gaana record ho gaya.
What would you say to critics who call its lyrics crass?
I'm too small to say anything to anyone. Critics do their job and we do ours. If at all the lyrics were a problem, the song shouldn't have worked. However, people are loving it. (Lyricist) Ashish Pandit has done a great job writing it. It's quirky and mad, that's what the song required.
What is your take on the current crop of singers?
We have a lot of mad talent here. Everyone is so good! It's nice to see a variety of singers and artistes coming from different genres. A lot of people I know personally are so nice and appreciative. It feels good to be amongst them and working together is always fun. I just hope we'll always be good friends and keep working to the best of our abilities.
Do newcomers have it easier than playback singers of the past?
Times have changed. Back then, there were no options. Music today has a lot of different genres. We are experimenting, trying out new things, searching for new voices. To create a genre of your own and to maintain it is the game. We see a lot of new singers coming in and doing great work. I don't think it's difficult. If one has talent, it will showcase somewhere, some day. You can upload a song on the internet and go viral on social media, and you might get called to the studio!
What genres would you like to sing?
Maybe a slow sufi song or a love song or one about heartbreak. I am happy with whatever I have got until now. I have sung rustic folk, Punjabi and dance songs.Whatever comes my way, I'm up for it. If a composer believes I can sing a particular song, then I should be able to do justice to it.
Future plans?
My mom is asking me to get married in two years, which is scaring me. It's too early now. I want to work hard and keep my family, friends and fans happy and proud. My dreams are infinite, but I will never stop chasing them. However and whatever I earn in life, I will be an artiste.
When we shot G Phaad Ke, it was like having the old Govinda back-Remo Dsouza
8:00 AM
Roshmilla Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 12, 2014)
The Dancing Legend is back with his moves, announces the Happy Ending hit, G Phaad Ke, in its opening frames. And no one is in any doubts about who the 'legend' is as Govinda takes the floor. In a glitzy dinner jacket and sunglasses, the actor dazzles with his trademark pelvic thrusts and hooks, his hip swingers and bosom bangers.
"There were times when his costars, Saif (Ali Khan) and Ileana (D'Cruz), would stop short, bang in the middle of a take, and watch him, wide-eyed, till I reminded them that the camera was still whirring. Then, with a sheepish smile they'd say they were mesmerized by Chi-Chi. He even stopped the other dancers in their tracks," reminisces the song's choreographer, Remo D'Souza.
Remo admits that Govinda is the reason for the song becoming a favourite of his. Interestingly, the song was conceived as a club number in San Francesco, with Saif and Ileana in mind. But once they got back to Mumbai, the producers had a discussion with the director duo, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, and it was decided that Govinda will be included too. Remo who has directed the dancing star earlier in a song in Shikari and two songs in Do Not Disturb, couldn't have been happier!
"Govinda is Bollywood's best male dancer and definitely the fastest learner. And the reason he stands out from the crowd is because his faces expresses exactly what his moves demonstrate," asserts the dance master who is as overwhelmed as everyone else by Govinda's youthful looks and amazing footwork.
Knowing Govinda, the dancer, Remo gave him his trademark moves the typical matka jhatkas that he is known for but also mixed in a few contemporary steps. And how did Govinda react to these new moves? "He doesn't say much, doesn't ever offer suggestions, just smiles or laughs when you demonstrate the step. If he smiles it means it's a cakewalk and he'll do what you expect in 30 seconds flat. A laugh means it's a little more difficult and will take him an extra 30 seconds. But there's nothing he can't pull off in one minute. In G Phaad Ke he loves the signature step but it was the solo on a dais which was the real challenge," asserts Remo who after wrapping up G Phaad Ke in two days has told the "amazing" Govinda that he wants to direct one song in every film he does henceforth.
Has the actor changed much in all these years? Remo admits he has. "During Shikari he was in his elements but during Do Not Disturb he was slightly more reserved because he was going through a career low. But that bad phase seems to be over and when we picturised G Phaad Ke, it was like having the old Govinda back," he beams.
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