Mumbai, February 5: Renowned music director and violinist Uttham Singh has expressed his views on A.R. Rahman‘s recent communal remarks, stating that such comments could harm Rahman himself.
Singh remarked, “I believe he should not have said that, as it has caused him personal damage. This is India, where everyone collaborates, and as a Sikh, I have worked in Bollywood for many years without ever experiencing such issues.”
Recently, popular playback singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing. On this decision, Singh commented, “Everyone wants to work on their own terms. If they don’t get the opportunities they seek, they may choose to step back, but he hasn’t explained why this happened.”
Uttham Singh also shared his thoughts on the increasing use of AI among young musicians. He stated, “If an artist possesses creativity, they can never be unemployed, regardless of the advancement of technology like AI.”
The composer believes that machines can never replace human emotions, imagination, and original thought.
He reminded young musicians of the past, saying, “In earlier times, it took at least 15 to 20 years of consistent effort and learning to truly understand music. I still advise starting from the basics. If you begin working after just a little learning, your life will remain incomplete and limited.”
Directly advising young composers, Uttham Singh said, “Do good work and focus on your craft. There are seven notes that have existed for ages. People come, make their mark, and move on. Those who copy are called copycats. My advice is to avoid being a copycat and focus on your own work.”
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