Last year in April, Sharma had joined 1974 AD and enthralled the music aficionados of Kathmandu at the Sundance Music Festival held at The Last Resort, Bhote Koshi. A year later, Sharma was back with an even more powerful performance at The Factory in Thamel on the eve of Nepali New Year 2067, where she sang covers like “Yellow” by Coldplay, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Zombie” by The Cranberries, “Vertigo” by U2 and “Summer of 69” by Bryan Adams. Alongside, she got everyone at the event sing together popular Bollywood numbers like “Rock On”, “Pal”, Sajna Ji Vari Vari” and “Bachna Ae Haseeno.”
The singer who exactly knows how to utilize the stage during a live performance was no less enthralling on Tuesday evening’s musical extravaganza. Her attitude, confidence, vocal and the music all went hand in hand making many in the audience leave their seats and groove to the beats. Even those who knew very little about moving the toes to the rhythms made sure that they made their best attempts to enjoy Sharma’s music to the fullest.
Sharma appeared more confident compared to her performance with 1974 AD last year. This was obvious, considering the fact that she was gigging loud with her own band members from Groove Adda this time.
“It’s amazing to perform live when the audiences are so responsive. I was surprised to see how many of the Nepali audiences knew the lyrics of the songs that I performed,” the high-heeled singer shared. “You guys are so lovely, so welcoming and full of music. I love you all so much,” Sharma could not control her emotions.
“Definitely, I’ll come back next year again. It’s such a homely feeling here,” she concluded.
Tête-à-tête with Aditi Singh Sharma
Well, how does it feel coming back to Nepal?
This year, it’s been more exciting. Last time, I had come here all by myself with none of my band members accompanying me. I had only two days to practice and perform six songs at the Sundance Music Festival. Though I’m not a part of the festival this year and I’m here to perform at The Factory, the good thing is my band members have accompanied me. This provided me more confidence to come out as the real Aditi Singh Sharma on stage.
You must recollect many of your memories once you landed in Nepal…
Yes, indeed. As soon as I walked by Thamel, I started pointing out the groceries and eateries I went to last year. It’s such a good feeling to be here. Now that this is my second time in Nepal, I have even more memories to take along with me to cherish forever.
How do you find Nepali audiences?
I have no words to describe you guys. You’re packed with energy. It’s always the audiences who drive the artistes to perform better. And Nepali audiences are one of the best I’ve come across so far. You dance, you sing, you know how to love and your hospitality is great. What more can I ask for?
You seem to be quite busy as your Facebook status often reads “Aditi Singh Sharma: Is going to Delhi for a gig, to Mumbai the next day, to Kolkata the next day” and so on. How are you managing all your schedules?
While I was a complete newbie, I often used be confused, thinking how I’d be managing things. But all thanks to my manager Subir Malik, who fantastically manages all my gigs. Over the years, I’ve learnt how today’s important and it’s today you got to work for tomorrow may never come. That’s why I’ve been giving my best. And so far I believe even my body has accustomed to my hectic schedules.
You’re saying you’re so busy but we often see you uploading pictures and updating your Facebook profile, which definitely takes time.
[Laughs] See…I’m always either gigging at places or recording songs as a freelancer. I can’t attend most of the calls and I’m often out of touch from my social circle. Facebook has become the biggest connecting means and this networking portal has helped me keep updated.
Talking about Bollywood, you were recently awarded as “Upcoming Singer – Female” in Mirchi Music Awards in India for your song “Yahi Meri Zindagi” from the film Dev D. Does this open the doors to Bollywood for you?
I never needed an award to get into Bollywood. I’m a singer and my job is to sing than wait for awards. Indeed it was a great honor for a singer like me to be nominated for an award and to receive it. I was flattered and overwhelmed in receiving the coveted award. But I believe I’m still grounded and have a lot to do.
What Bollywood projects are you currently involved in?
I’ve sung the title track of director Swopna Joshi’s upcoming Hindi film “Ishq Unplugged.” I’ve also sung the title for another upcoming film “Turning 30” and have lent my voice to other two upcoming movies – “Happy Journey” and “Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai.”
While you’re so busy in Bollywood, how do you manage time for your band Crimson and Groove Adda?
Most band members from Crimson and Groove Adda are the same. These guys have been my best supporters, guardians and best friends. They’ve always given me a space to do the right thing at the right time. And like I said, my manager fixes shows at places where I perform with my band members, and he also provides mespace for playback recording. If you’re talking about bringing out albums, not all of us in Crimson and Groove Adda particularly believe in getting out signature albums. As singers, we need to play different roles on stage and in recording studios rather than stereotypically focusing on albums.
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