Anu Malik on his Bollywood career, Indian Idol and more | Ep 21

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In this episode of Aleena Dissects, we talk with legendary composer Anu Malik as he shares his journey through over four decades in the music industry. Anu opens up about how he stays motivated, his songwriting process, and how he overcomes creative blocks. He also discusses the biggest changes in the industry, the role of multiple composers today, and reflects on his most impactful songs.

Anu dives into his thoughts on autotune, the story behind his viral hit "San Sanana," and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. This episode is packed with insights and untold stories from one of Indian music's most iconic figures.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Staying passionate and motivated for so many years
04:59 - Composing songs on the spot
05:55 - How “Dekh Le” was composed
08:49 - Anu Malik’s world of music
09:21 - Being ahead of his time
11:40 - Dealing with creative blocks
13:10 - Overcoming fear
14:04 - Making a comeback
16:37 - The ups and downs in an artist’s life
19:45 - Why Indians love Anu Malik’s music
20:26 - Not getting credit for his songs
21:33 - Anu Malik’s songs trending on social media
23:13 - Songs composed by Anu Malik
25:51 - Composing a song live on the spot
28:12 - The “Aag Laga Di” trend and Indian Idol
29:53 - How Indian Idol changed Anu Malik’s life
33:37 - Sangeet Sangat Hai!
35:07 - Composing “Baazigar O Baazigar”
37:49 - Unreleased projects
38:34 - Anu Malik on his mentors
40:20 - Inspired by R.D. Burman
40:30 - Creating diverse music
41:38 - Old vs. new music composition
45:10 - Anu Malik on using auto-tune
49:29 - Anu Malik impressed by Hanumankind
50:33 - Anu Malik on Diljit Dosanjh
51:12 - How singers monetize
56:06 - Anu Malik recommends singers to catch live on stage
56:50 - Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, and actors
59:40 - The drawbacks of fame
1:03:08 - Future plans and projects
1:06:47 - Outro

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