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Punjabi pop icon Guru Randhawa joins Host Eva Bhatt, to talk about his ‘lockdown’ music, his achievements of 2020, to his latest ‘Baby Girl’, with the young pop sensation Dhvani Bhanushali. The singer-composer-lyricist shares his inspiring story from Gurdaspur to creating record-breaking Punjabi singles that got recreated for Bollywood blockbusters  (‘Suit Suit’, ‘Patola’, 'High Rated Gabru',‘Laho...

This episode features Host Eva Bhatt’s conversation with noted music composer-singer-lyricist, Mithoon, known for highly acclaimed Bollywood songs like ‘Phir Mohabbat’ (Murder 2), ‘Tum Hi Ho’(Aashiqui 2), ‘Tujhe Kitna Chahein’ (Kabir Singh) & many more. Hailing from one of the most respected, ‘musical’ families in Bollywood, (his grandfather & father being noted musicians who trained many aspirant...

Noted Punjabi lyricist-composer Jaani joins Host Eva Bhatt, in a candid conversation about music, song-writing & his creative discipline. The story behind chartbusters like Soch, Nikle Currant, Mann Bharrya, Qismat, Pachtaoge etc., his bonding with top Punjabi pop icons, from Badshah to B Praak, Jassie Gill to Hardy Sandhu & his experience of working in the Punjabi music industry and now Bollywood...

One of the most acclaimed and popular singers of the Indian music industry (sings in 40 languages), Udit Narayan graces this episode, along with his son, Aditya Narayan, an accomplished singer.  The multiple times National Award-winning singer talks about his four-decade long, phenomenal music career, various experiences, learning and his creative discipline. He shares his inspiring story from a s...

In this episode, Host Eva Bhatt interacts with music composer-singer, Sachet Tandon, who belongs to the new brigade of young, extremely talented & versatile musicians, who are shaping the voice & vibe of today’s generation, in Bollywood. The ‘Bekhayali’ boy, talks about his eventful journey from Lucknow, (left graduation for music), to being a finalist of a music reality show and joining hands wit...

One of the most sought - after lyricists in Bollywood, Amitabh Bhattacharya, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his phenomenal journey of writing songs like ‘Kabira’, ‘Raabta’, ‘Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin’, ‘Gerua’, ‘Channa Mereya’ & many more, till date. The genius lyricist behind songs of Amit Trivedi (Dev D, Udaan, Lootera, Kedarnath), Pritam Chakraborty (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Dangal, Ae Dil Hai Mushk...

This episode is a part of our special series featuring some of the most prolific & award-winning writers/lyricists of our Hindi entertainment industry, who have come together to voice their concern about lyricists not getting their rightful ‘credit’, through an anthem called, ‘Credit De Do Yaar’. Listen to Host Eva Bhatt’s interactions with three young lyricists of recent times - Puneet Sharma (Gu...

This episode is a part of a special series of conversations with some of the most prolific & award-winning writers/lyricists of our Hindi entertainment industry, who have come together to voice their concern over, not being given their rightful ‘credit’, as a Lyricist, through an anthem called, ‘Credit De Do Yaar’. Host Eva Bhatt is joined by award-winning writers/lyricists - Mayur Puri (Singh Is...

This episode is a part of a special series of conversations with some of the most prolific & award-winning writers/lyricists of our Hindi entertainment industry, who have come together to voice their right for ‘credit’, on their songs, through an anthem called, ‘Credit De Do Yaar’. Joining hands in this initiative, 9XM brings to you this episode feat. the creators - Varun Grover, Kausar Munir & Sw...

This episode features one of the most loved artists, hailing from the Punjabi entertainment industry but got immense popularity in Bollywood. His Punjabi films like Jatt & Juliet, Punjab 1984, Sajjan Singh Rangroot became a sensation and so did Udta Punjab & Good Newzz. Listen to the multiple times award-winning artist, Diljit Dosanjh, talk about his incredible journey, his learning, as he complet...

This episode is a part of a special series of conversations with some of the most prolific & award-winning writers of the Hindi entertainment industry. These are lyricists, who have come together to voice their right as a creative writer, through a song called 'Credit De Do Yaar'. Upcoming episodes will feature Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, Kausar Munir, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Mayur Puri & many mo...

Popular as Sukh-E Muzical Doctorz, this episode features, one of the hottest music producers of the Punjabi music industry who's songs are being adapted in Bollywood movies, today (‘Coka’, ‘Bamb’, ‘Jaguar’) The singer-lyricist-composer shares his inspiring story, from his hometown Garhshankar, Punjab. He talks about the humble beginnings of artists like Jassie Gill, Guru Randhawa & his collab stor...

King of Melody, Kumar Sanu joins Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, to share his rich experiences and lessons from his illustrious career in the Indian music industry. He talks about how he maintained a focused approach as a newcomer to deal with competition & criticism. His big break in an Amitabh Bachchan movie to back-to-back hits like Aashiqui, Saajan, Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahin, etc. The balanced...

The original ‘YouTuber’, the versatile Bhuvan Bam, joins Host Eva Bhatt, to express his views on the world of digital content, the road to success & the social responsibility as an ‘influencer’. The ‘BB Ki Vines’ actor shares his personal journey, from his school ‘mimicry’ days to singing at a popular restaurant. His stint on YouTube that made him the first Indian content creator with 10 million+...

Loved by millions for his distinct voice & soulful singing, Papon talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his rich musical background (His father being 'Bihu Samrat'), his love for Ghazals (pays tribute to Jagjit Singh) and his creative discipline as a musician as well as a live show performer. He talks about how Rohan Sippy spotted him & gave him his debut song ‘Jiyein Kyu’ to his song in ‘Barfi’, ‘Sultan...

The vivacious singer with a phenomenal range, Richa Sharma, joins Host Eva Bhatt in this episode, to share about some remarkable milestones and interesting experiences from her musical journey, till date. She talks about her musical inspirations, her solid base of Indian classical music & her initial years of devotional music. From singing for A. R. Rahman in Taal to ‘Mahi Ve’ (Kaante) or ‘Sajda’...

Noted rapper, composer – lyricist & a fabulous dancer, too – Raftaar, joins Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, to share his rollercoaster of a musical journey from Dilin Nair to Raftaar. From his feeling like an ‘outsider’, during his growing years in Delhi, to accepting his roots, with pride & gratitude, that he expressed in his album ‘Mr. Nair’. From drawing to dancing, how he found his ultimate c...

This episode features 5 brilliant musicians, who play various instruments for Bollywood movies and concerts. Host Eva Bhatt connects with Aditya Shankar (Guitar), Rahul Hariharan (Drums), Gaurav Balani (Bass Guitar), Arun Solanki (Percussions) & Prince Mulla (Keyboard), who share their beginnings, their experiences. lessons learnt and some tips for upcoming talent. They are passionate souls who ha...

The young & versatile composer-singer -lyricist, Jasleen Royal joins Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode, remotely, from her native place, Ludhiana. Known for her fresh voice, quintessentially folk yet contemporary music, Jasleen has impressed music lovers, since her very first appearance on a talent hunt show, where she displayed her art of playing different musical instruments. Being so young, she h...

Started as ‘Bombay Vikings’, now popular in Bollywood as the singer of chartbusters, Neeraj Shridhar, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his eventful journey from Jalandhar to Sweden to Mumbai. He talks about the need for ‘innovation’ and creating your unique identity in the field of music, while talking about the trend of adding English lyrics to Hindi retro hits (‘Kya Soorat Hai’, ‘Woh Chali’) in th...

Host Eva Bhatt interacts with music composer – lyricist - singer Rochak Kohli, to talk about his journey from Chandigarh & Delhi, studying law & doing theatre to his Bollywood debut with ‘Pani Da Rang’ (Vicky Donor). He talks about how A.R. Rahman’s music became a turning point in his life, his love for simple melodies and ‘minimalism' in his creations. He talks about how some songs will always fi...

The soulful singer, who has mesmerized us for two decades now, Sukhwinder Singh, shares his thoughts & views on not just 'music', but the ideal way of living life, maintaining a work-life balance (‘Action & Relaxation’) and finding peace (‘sukoon’) within, to create better music.  How he balances the ‘romance’ & ‘spirituality’, through a ‘Sufi’ approach, in his music as well as lifestyle. He also...

Join us as we celebrate the 50th episode of your favourite music podcast with one of India’s most loved voices, the ever-smiling Shaan. Host Eva Bhatt connects with the award-winning singer, over a video call, to know more about his childhood days, his inspirations and his creative discipline. Listen to Shaan as he reminisces his childhood, singing some classics, while paying a tribute to Kishore...

Renowned lyricist of Bollywood, Manoj Muntashir, joins us on this episode, remotely, to share about his passion for poetry & his constant efforts to keep it alive in Hindi cinema.   Out of his long journey from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad & then Mumbai, the writer shares some personal notes that are worth-listening to, for every aspiring writer-lyricist. From a life-changing inci...

This episode is for all of us who are currently facing the pandemic and the lockdown situation. Host Eva Bhatt connects, remotely with the versatile artists, who have come together to create a very special anthem called ‘Desh Mera’. Composed by Murali Agarwal, Sanah Bazaz & Raaj Aashoo, arranged by Aditya Dev and featuring singers like Shaan, Javed Ali, Krishna Beura, Amit Mishra, Madhushree, Dev...