Showing posts with label Jasmine Sandlas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jasmine Sandlas. Show all posts
I drank more than I should have-Jasmine Sandlas
4:52 PM
HINDUSTAN TIMES (April 21, 2026)
Singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding high on the success of her tracks in Dhurandhar films. Now, during a chat on YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, the singer opened up about her struggle with alcoholism and family situation.
The 40-year-old reflected on a difficult childhood, saying she had to navigate much of life on her own. “I struggled a lot… figuring out things for myself,” she said, adding,”That was not comfortable. Life happens. It is a lot for the parents, but also for the children. We need guidance and nourishment… Why are parents so tough on their children? When life really hits you, you do look for support.”
Looking back, she admitted she regrets her heavy drinking during a turbulent phase marked by fame, personal struggles, family issues, and the loss of her father. “I drank more than I should have,” she said, adding, “I regret it, but it was important for me at that time.”
Jasmine also went on to reveal that she felt heartbroken because of her parents, saying, “I had some heartbreaks… my parents broke my heart unknowingly many times, so there is resentment.” While emphasizing that she still loves them, she added, “When a child’s heart breaks, it remains broken.” She spoke about constantly searching for comfort: “When you don’t have a safe space… you look for a home in everything,” admitting she spent much of her life “just yearning and finding home.”
It was a big moment when Deepika Padukone spoke about mental health-Jasmine Sandlas
9:41 AM
S Farah Rizvi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; February 2, 2026)
With her song Shararat currently trending at No. 1 in India and No. 2 globally, singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding a career high. “For us, singers, there was a life before and there is life after Dhurandhar (2025),” she says, adding that she finds songwriting therapeutic.
“Nothing is more fulfilling than writing. My songs 36 Mere Vargiyan and Royi Na were written in a phase of my life when I was surrounded by energy vampires and toxic relationships. During heartbreaks also, songs helped me heal,” says the 40-year-old, who been vocal about her struggles with mental health.
“I have suffered from bipolar disorder and depression. I took intense therapy and medication to heal from a very tough phase of my life,” she reveals.
Jasmine adds that several people live their lives without even being diagnosed: “It’s embarrassing to be judged when you’re already so helpless... It’s okay to ask for help and help should be offered urgently. It is nothing to be ashamed of.”
Crediting actor Deepika Padukone for destigmatizing mental health, she says, “It was a big moment when she spoke about it. I stand for mental wellness. Even though it’s a very difficult conversation, I hope to raise awareness and help in all ways that I can in the coming years, and I hope to sing more Bollywood songs now.”
Christina Grimmie's murder: Indian singers talk about security concerns in India
8:31 AM
Singers weigh in on security concerns while performing in India, in light of the recent murder of Christina Grimmie by a fan
Bryan Durham (DNA; July 3, 2016)
Fans and admirers are an unpredictable lot. At their best, they stand one as armies that cannot bear even the slightest slight against their idol; at their worst, the same idols need to take out restraining orders against them. Worse still, tragic incidents occur around gigs and concerts, with the idol at the receiving end of a fan’s attention and cruel intentions. Former The Voice USA contestant Christina Grimmie found out the hard way at a club where she was performing, that an enamoured fan had managed to smuggle a gun into the venue where she was playing. He shot her dead.
As artists in this country will tell you, most people in most places and venues are the best kind. But, at times, in certain places, crowds do get unruly. For example, earlier this year, a DJ was shot dead in North India for not playing a request. But by and large, such incidents are few and far between. We asked young, popular singers with legions of fans what their security concerns were and what precautions, if any, could be taken...
Shalmali Kholgade
Frankly, I haven’t imagined a situation like this, arising in my career. At least, not at this point. I have admirers and fans, but I have always assumed they are realistic in their idea of who I am. Having said that, during a government festival, college show or any public gig, it is important to have adequate security to avoid any unruly behaviour. My manager has the final say in what is safe for me to do and what not. I don’t question her judgement.
Anushka Manchanda
I usually don’t feel threatened during, before and after a concert. Sometimes there are huge crowds which are pushing and pulling, but I always have big, beefy security guards who are very vigilant, and my manager and team are super protective about me because I’m totally out there and never hold back. In different parts of the country and at different shows, the audience is always different. I would be more careful at a public show than a corporate one, or in the North of India than in the South. Danger can come from anywhere in any form. All you can do is be careful and not incite or invite trouble.
Neeti Mohan
This kind of an incident can happen to anyone irrespective of the quality of security measures undertaken, since artists generally get up, close and personal with fans at public events and there’s a high risk of threat to life when it comes to any public figure. However security measures such as screening of all fans at entry points with metal detectors, assigned artist security personnel, personalised electronic gate passes for all crew members, sniffer dogs at key access points, screening of meet-and-greet fans is a must. I would even go the extent of suggesting artists wearing bullet-proof jackets, artist’s families being insured and organisers ensuring all ticket holders have a clean police record. Artists in India don’t have standalone security riders really and that would be a great start to things. The basic requirement of venues being patrolled by local police and then being cordoned off 12 hours before a show is a must, with sound check happening only 24 hours before the show instead of the general norm of an hour before the show. Backstage green rooms should have strict regulations minus the ad hoc walk-ins and the live stage should also have armed personnel and not just stage managers. But I think, at the end of the day, if someone is mentally unfit, the chances are he or she will find a way to do something socially unacceptable. At the end of it, artists and fans are very closely integrated and no amount of monitoring can really protect an artist from a calamity of this sort.
Jasmine Sandlas
What happened to Christina Gimmie is heart-breaking. I pray that her loved ones find solace in the memories that they have shared together. As a performer, this incident doesn’t motivate me to necessarily beef up my security but it reveals to me that there should be an effort to increase awareness of mental health issues and treatments. I feel that there are many signs of distress before an act of violence is committed. It’s important to recognize these signs and get professional help before it’s too late. This way, we can combat the bigger issue at hand. I hope something like this never happens to anyone again.
Shipra Goyal
Often, I get to hear news of skyfires (celebratory gunfire), at our very own Indian weddings, which sometimes end up in untoward accidents. We all are aware of this. Not only weddings, though. Apparently, clubs in the metros are not safe either becasue sometimes one hears of people entering with guns. So, as an artist, it scares me, if the venue I am going to be performing at, a history of such incidents. I clearly refuse to go onstage Or the event managers or organising people they have to make sure of my security and remove any alien element or threat present in my audience. For security reasons, I have my personal bouncers present with me during all my shows. But yes I feel there is a strong need for change in regard to security of artists across the globe because not just this one case, there have been numerous of artists shot down dead while performing in Punjab or Pakistan, too!
Bryan Durham (DNA; July 3, 2016)
Fans and admirers are an unpredictable lot. At their best, they stand one as armies that cannot bear even the slightest slight against their idol; at their worst, the same idols need to take out restraining orders against them. Worse still, tragic incidents occur around gigs and concerts, with the idol at the receiving end of a fan’s attention and cruel intentions. Former The Voice USA contestant Christina Grimmie found out the hard way at a club where she was performing, that an enamoured fan had managed to smuggle a gun into the venue where she was playing. He shot her dead.
As artists in this country will tell you, most people in most places and venues are the best kind. But, at times, in certain places, crowds do get unruly. For example, earlier this year, a DJ was shot dead in North India for not playing a request. But by and large, such incidents are few and far between. We asked young, popular singers with legions of fans what their security concerns were and what precautions, if any, could be taken...
Shalmali Kholgade
Frankly, I haven’t imagined a situation like this, arising in my career. At least, not at this point. I have admirers and fans, but I have always assumed they are realistic in their idea of who I am. Having said that, during a government festival, college show or any public gig, it is important to have adequate security to avoid any unruly behaviour. My manager has the final say in what is safe for me to do and what not. I don’t question her judgement.
Anushka Manchanda
I usually don’t feel threatened during, before and after a concert. Sometimes there are huge crowds which are pushing and pulling, but I always have big, beefy security guards who are very vigilant, and my manager and team are super protective about me because I’m totally out there and never hold back. In different parts of the country and at different shows, the audience is always different. I would be more careful at a public show than a corporate one, or in the North of India than in the South. Danger can come from anywhere in any form. All you can do is be careful and not incite or invite trouble.
Neeti Mohan
This kind of an incident can happen to anyone irrespective of the quality of security measures undertaken, since artists generally get up, close and personal with fans at public events and there’s a high risk of threat to life when it comes to any public figure. However security measures such as screening of all fans at entry points with metal detectors, assigned artist security personnel, personalised electronic gate passes for all crew members, sniffer dogs at key access points, screening of meet-and-greet fans is a must. I would even go the extent of suggesting artists wearing bullet-proof jackets, artist’s families being insured and organisers ensuring all ticket holders have a clean police record. Artists in India don’t have standalone security riders really and that would be a great start to things. The basic requirement of venues being patrolled by local police and then being cordoned off 12 hours before a show is a must, with sound check happening only 24 hours before the show instead of the general norm of an hour before the show. Backstage green rooms should have strict regulations minus the ad hoc walk-ins and the live stage should also have armed personnel and not just stage managers. But I think, at the end of the day, if someone is mentally unfit, the chances are he or she will find a way to do something socially unacceptable. At the end of it, artists and fans are very closely integrated and no amount of monitoring can really protect an artist from a calamity of this sort.
Jasmine Sandlas
What happened to Christina Gimmie is heart-breaking. I pray that her loved ones find solace in the memories that they have shared together. As a performer, this incident doesn’t motivate me to necessarily beef up my security but it reveals to me that there should be an effort to increase awareness of mental health issues and treatments. I feel that there are many signs of distress before an act of violence is committed. It’s important to recognize these signs and get professional help before it’s too late. This way, we can combat the bigger issue at hand. I hope something like this never happens to anyone again.
Shipra Goyal
Often, I get to hear news of skyfires (celebratory gunfire), at our very own Indian weddings, which sometimes end up in untoward accidents. We all are aware of this. Not only weddings, though. Apparently, clubs in the metros are not safe either becasue sometimes one hears of people entering with guns. So, as an artist, it scares me, if the venue I am going to be performing at, a history of such incidents. I clearly refuse to go onstage Or the event managers or organising people they have to make sure of my security and remove any alien element or threat present in my audience. For security reasons, I have my personal bouncers present with me during all my shows. But yes I feel there is a strong need for change in regard to security of artists across the globe because not just this one case, there have been numerous of artists shot down dead while performing in Punjab or Pakistan, too!
Good music comes from great energy-Jasmine Sandlas
7:36 AM
And that is what comes to mind when you listen to the powerful, earthy voice crooning Ishq da sutta. In a candid chat, Jasmine Sandlas tells us about her Bollywood stint...
Debarati Sen (BOMBAY TIMES; May 6, 2016)
Jasmine Sandlas was only 16
when she first began writing songs and today she has a bank of over 100
songs that she has written and composed. Born in Punjab and raised in
California, Jasmine now a Mumbai-based singer, made her debut in
Bollywood with Yaar naa miley in Kick (2014). The singer has released
around 17 songs in the last eight years (singles and Bollywood playback)
including her latest Ishq da sutta from One Night Stand. Excerpts from
an interview:
You are from California - how did Bollywood happen?
I got a call from Yo Yo Honey Singh and he said he'd love to collaborate on a song. He is such a sensation and it was a beautiful experience to work with him. The first song we worked on was Raat jashan di. Then came Yaar naa miley. On both occasions, Honey sent me a beat and asked me to write something on it. The reaction of fans to Yaar naa miley was phenomenal and I am grateful that it was my debut song in Bollywood. Musically, we share the same energy and understand each other's vision.
Tell us about Ishq da sutta...
The words ishq da sutta came to my mind two years ago, when I was sitting in my garage in California. When I first sang the song for Meet Bros in their studio, it was different because of its slower BPM and hip hop influence. The entire team of the film loved the song. They added their magic and the final result is great. It was overwhelming to see my lyrics coming to life with this song. The energy in the studio was great and I believe that good music comes from great energy.
You have sung for the gorgeous Sunny Leone - did you modulate or work on your voice for this song?
Sunny looks amazing. She has changed her style for this song. No work was done on my voice. It's how I sound naturally.
Since you are also into rapping, does it reflect in your Bollywood songs?
California is heavily influenced by the hip hop culture. I fell in love with this genre and rap music while growing up in the West Coast. Naturally, it shows in every song I write and sing. Ishq da sutta has a rap verse. Raat jashan di has Honey Singh and me, rap battling through the song.
You began your playback singing career with Yaar na mile two years ago. How has the journey been since then?
When the song happened, I was living in California, so I had no idea how popular it was. I was busy writing songs and making music there. For me, it was just one of the songs I had written and sung. I would see the response on the internet but it was nothing compared to what I felt when I landed in India a few months ago. I came here for a travel documentary and I saw the recall value of the song even in rural areas. It has been a fantastic journey so far. I feel blessed.
You are from California - how did Bollywood happen?
I got a call from Yo Yo Honey Singh and he said he'd love to collaborate on a song. He is such a sensation and it was a beautiful experience to work with him. The first song we worked on was Raat jashan di. Then came Yaar naa miley. On both occasions, Honey sent me a beat and asked me to write something on it. The reaction of fans to Yaar naa miley was phenomenal and I am grateful that it was my debut song in Bollywood. Musically, we share the same energy and understand each other's vision.
Tell us about Ishq da sutta...
The words ishq da sutta came to my mind two years ago, when I was sitting in my garage in California. When I first sang the song for Meet Bros in their studio, it was different because of its slower BPM and hip hop influence. The entire team of the film loved the song. They added their magic and the final result is great. It was overwhelming to see my lyrics coming to life with this song. The energy in the studio was great and I believe that good music comes from great energy.
You have sung for the gorgeous Sunny Leone - did you modulate or work on your voice for this song?
Sunny looks amazing. She has changed her style for this song. No work was done on my voice. It's how I sound naturally.
Since you are also into rapping, does it reflect in your Bollywood songs?
California is heavily influenced by the hip hop culture. I fell in love with this genre and rap music while growing up in the West Coast. Naturally, it shows in every song I write and sing. Ishq da sutta has a rap verse. Raat jashan di has Honey Singh and me, rap battling through the song.
You began your playback singing career with Yaar na mile two years ago. How has the journey been since then?
When the song happened, I was living in California, so I had no idea how popular it was. I was busy writing songs and making music there. For me, it was just one of the songs I had written and sung. I would see the response on the internet but it was nothing compared to what I felt when I landed in India a few months ago. I came here for a travel documentary and I saw the recall value of the song even in rural areas. It has been a fantastic journey so far. I feel blessed.
Yo Yo Honey Singh is a breath of fresh air for the music industry-Jasmine Sandlas
8:25 AM
California-based globetrotter Jasmine Sandlas on singing The Devil Song -Yaar Na Miley from Kick, along with Yo Yo Honey Singh
Kasmin Fernandes (BOMBAY TIMES; July 18, 2014
How did Yaar Na Miley (Kick) happen?
Honey Singh asked me to collaborate with him on a song he was creating for Salman Khan's movie Kick. I was excited to write the title song called The Devil Song Yaar Na Miley. Our chemistry was magical so we finished the song quickly. I watched the trailer of the movie as I wanted to write a song that was relevant and catchy. Honey loved the hook in Punjabi so we kept that along with the reference to angel and devil in the verse. My favourite line of the song is Tere bina kick mujhe milti nahin. I am thrilled to see the response of the fans to my debut Bollywood track.
What was it like singing with Yo Yo Honey Singh?
Honey Singh reached out to me in 2013 and expressed his love for my music. He asked me collaborate with him for his upcoming album. Along with the great music that he produces, I also appreciate his professionalism. I think that he is a breath of fresh air for the music industry and a great artiste to work with.
Tell us about your upbringing.
I was born and raised in Punjab. I spent my childhood in Jalandhar and moved to California with my family at the age of 13. My mother encouraged me to start singing and performing on stage at the age of six. I've loved performing ever since. At a very young age, I felt the encouragement from my family and teachers at school. After moving to California, I started performing on any stage I could get my feet on. I usually performed Surinder Kaur or Reshma Punjabi folk songs. I come from a conservative Punjabi family and the 'normal' life is to get a good education, get married and have children. I had bigger dreams to create music and make a name for myself in the world. I always felt the urge to express myself through writing and creating melodies. Although I graduated with a degree in psychology and even went to Pre-Law School, I found myself coming back to music over and over again.
Your musical background...
In 2008, I released an underground album The Diamond with a record label in California. My first single Muskan, a romantic R&B song, was received beautifully by fans worldwide. Living in California taught me about individuality and self-expression. I listened to hip-hop and R&B and soaked in the West Coast culture. I was inspired to start writing my own songs. At the age of 16, I wrote my first song Adhi Rati which was later released as my first single to my debut album Gulabi. The album launched in October 2012 and was produced by Bohemia.
How difficult is it for an NRI to break through in Bollywood?
My goal as a song singer-songwriter has always been to make good quality music that fans love. It's no surprise that I love writing and singing in Punjabi. I had never planned a breakthrough in Bollywood but life is full of beautiful surprises and this is one of them. My first Bollywood song is the title track for none other than Salman Khan. It's an honour.
How has your global travel and background influenced your music?
With the launch of my album Gulabi, I travelled all over North India, Middle East and California. After living in California for a decade or so, I was excited to immerse myself in India and experience Indian culture as an adult once again. I stayed in India for six months in summer of 2013. It was a great experience. I learned so much about who I am as an Indian and was able to write songs that youth in India can relate to. I had forgotten how to speak Hindi and living in India taught me the language again. Every place that I have travelled to has inspired me to write great songs and helped me to grow as an artist. I've written most of my songs on California beaches or cafes in New York.
Current and future plans.
The first single End Karade was released May 2014 and we are planning on releasing a few more singles in the coming months. My future goal is to make great music that lasts forever. I will be collaborating with a few musicians in the coming months while maintaining the quality of music I am known for. The past few years have been nothing short of a roller coaster ride but I am glad to say that I am in a good place in my life and want to exceed the fans' expectations with every release. Besides my solo songs, I am working on a few Bollywood projects. I can't wait till the new music releases.
Message to the fans...
I was just a little girl from Punjab with dreams larger than life. Ever since 2008, I have been building my fan base, starting from California and now worldwide.The fans have shown me much love and respect. It has given me courage and confidence.
Honey Singh asked me to collaborate with him on a song he was creating for Salman Khan's movie Kick. I was excited to write the title song called The Devil Song Yaar Na Miley. Our chemistry was magical so we finished the song quickly. I watched the trailer of the movie as I wanted to write a song that was relevant and catchy. Honey loved the hook in Punjabi so we kept that along with the reference to angel and devil in the verse. My favourite line of the song is Tere bina kick mujhe milti nahin. I am thrilled to see the response of the fans to my debut Bollywood track.
What was it like singing with Yo Yo Honey Singh?
Honey Singh reached out to me in 2013 and expressed his love for my music. He asked me collaborate with him for his upcoming album. Along with the great music that he produces, I also appreciate his professionalism. I think that he is a breath of fresh air for the music industry and a great artiste to work with.
Tell us about your upbringing.
I was born and raised in Punjab. I spent my childhood in Jalandhar and moved to California with my family at the age of 13. My mother encouraged me to start singing and performing on stage at the age of six. I've loved performing ever since. At a very young age, I felt the encouragement from my family and teachers at school. After moving to California, I started performing on any stage I could get my feet on. I usually performed Surinder Kaur or Reshma Punjabi folk songs. I come from a conservative Punjabi family and the 'normal' life is to get a good education, get married and have children. I had bigger dreams to create music and make a name for myself in the world. I always felt the urge to express myself through writing and creating melodies. Although I graduated with a degree in psychology and even went to Pre-Law School, I found myself coming back to music over and over again.
Your musical background...
In 2008, I released an underground album The Diamond with a record label in California. My first single Muskan, a romantic R&B song, was received beautifully by fans worldwide. Living in California taught me about individuality and self-expression. I listened to hip-hop and R&B and soaked in the West Coast culture. I was inspired to start writing my own songs. At the age of 16, I wrote my first song Adhi Rati which was later released as my first single to my debut album Gulabi. The album launched in October 2012 and was produced by Bohemia.
How difficult is it for an NRI to break through in Bollywood?
My goal as a song singer-songwriter has always been to make good quality music that fans love. It's no surprise that I love writing and singing in Punjabi. I had never planned a breakthrough in Bollywood but life is full of beautiful surprises and this is one of them. My first Bollywood song is the title track for none other than Salman Khan. It's an honour.
How has your global travel and background influenced your music?
With the launch of my album Gulabi, I travelled all over North India, Middle East and California. After living in California for a decade or so, I was excited to immerse myself in India and experience Indian culture as an adult once again. I stayed in India for six months in summer of 2013. It was a great experience. I learned so much about who I am as an Indian and was able to write songs that youth in India can relate to. I had forgotten how to speak Hindi and living in India taught me the language again. Every place that I have travelled to has inspired me to write great songs and helped me to grow as an artist. I've written most of my songs on California beaches or cafes in New York.
Current and future plans.
The first single End Karade was released May 2014 and we are planning on releasing a few more singles in the coming months. My future goal is to make great music that lasts forever. I will be collaborating with a few musicians in the coming months while maintaining the quality of music I am known for. The past few years have been nothing short of a roller coaster ride but I am glad to say that I am in a good place in my life and want to exceed the fans' expectations with every release. Besides my solo songs, I am working on a few Bollywood projects. I can't wait till the new music releases.
Message to the fans...
I was just a little girl from Punjab with dreams larger than life. Ever since 2008, I have been building my fan base, starting from California and now worldwide.The fans have shown me much love and respect. It has given me courage and confidence.
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