This episode is an engaging conversation between Host Eva Bhatt & Osman Mir, the popular singer from Kutch, known for his earthy folk renditions, semi-classical songs, ghazals, devotional songs, in Hindi & Gujarati. He talks about his Bollywood debut, ‘Mor Bani Thanghat Kare’ in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ranveer-Deepika starrer, ‘Goliyon ki Rasleela: Ramleela’ & his ‘lockdown’ release, ‘Moti Veerana’ by Amit Trivedi. Osman Mir is the singer of ‘Haji Peer’, part of Salim-Sulaiman’s ‘Bho...
Dec 23, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Listen to the heartthrob of millions, Armaan Malik talk about his music (Bollywood, regional, English pop & Indie), his family and his creative discipline. Singer of superhits like ‘Bol Do Na Zara’ (Azhar), ‘Theher Ja’(October), ‘Pehla Pyaar’ (Kabir Singh), ‘Chale Aana’ (De De Pyaar De), Armaan Malik has come a long way. From singing in multiple languages to lending voice for Disney’s 'Aladdin' & 'The Lion King', Armaan has become the first Indian artist to break into the global pop mark...
Dec 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 81
This episode is part of our special series featuring the fantastic artists in Salim-Sulaiman’s latest musical offering called 'Bhoomi 2020'. Every week, listen to some insightful conversations with Host Eva Bhatt, of artists associated with this album. This week, we have three young singers feat. in the song ‘Haq Ali’ - Raj Pandit, Vipul Mehta & Salman Ali. Raj Pandit has been closely working with the renowned duo Salim-Sulaiman, as a vocalist, co-music producer & assistant music directo...
Dec 09, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Last week you heard Salim-Sulaiman, the creators of the album ‘Bhoomi 2020’ that features a collection of Indian folk songs, with an electronic/western fusion, rendered by some of the most iconic artists like Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, Kaushiki Chakraborty & many more. 9XM brings to you a series of special episodes celebrating the colours of ‘Bhoomi 2020’, by talking to singers & understanding their experience of singing for this album & their creative discipline. Listen to the si...
Dec 02, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 79
The award-winning duo of Salim-Sulaiman, composer of ever-lasting melodies of ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi’ or ‘Dor’, to passionate anthems like ‘Chak De! India’ to chartbusters in ‘Fashion’,‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ or ‘Ladies vs Ricky Bahl’, are here on this episode, to talk about their latest offering to music lovers – #Bhoomi2020. Their love for the rich folk music & culture of India made them embark on this beautiful musical journey called ‘Bhoomi 2020’ that features some of the biggest names in the...
Nov 26, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 78
One of the most accomplished names in the youngest league of musicians today, Amaal Mallik talks to Host Eva Bhatt, once again (Episode 1 & 2 featured both, Armaan & Amaal) this time on newer achievements, fresh associations & his debut indie single. With ‘Tu Mera Nahi’, Amaal Mallik plunges into independent music, having been signed up as an exclusive artist by Sony Music India. He talks about this new journey of exploring the singer, the real voice within (apart from his usual bold...
Nov 18, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Listen to the singer of Bollywood hits like ‘Tum Jo Aaye’ (Once Upon a Time in Mumbai), ‘Soch Na Sake’ (Airlift), ‘Hum Mar Jayenge & Piya Aaye Na’ (Aashiqui 2) & many more, Tulsi Kumar talking about her musical journey, her independent songs & her experiences. Tulsi Kumar breaks a few myths associated with her, belonging to a family that is one of the leading music labels & plays such an eminent role in the music/movie business in India i.e. T-Series. She recalls her childhood me...
Nov 11, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Multi-faceted artist Daboo Malik talks to us, in this episode about his varied experiences, learning & his latest composition 'Kuchh Khwaab' feat. Sunidhi Chauhan. Born to the legendary music composer of 1940s, Sardar Malik & Bilquis Begum (sister of Hasrat Jaipuri), Daboo Malik shares some vivid childhood memories, some personal, some pensive, that will certainly move you. Why his parents kept them away from music, how his father's dream came true when Anu Malik received National Award ...
Nov 04, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Listen to the powerhouse performer, versatile singer Sunidhi Chauhan’s exclusive conversation with Host Eva Bhatt on her incredible musical journey, her independent music and motherhood. The multiple-times award winning singer shares some memorable stories like her Bollywood debut at the age of 13, her iconic songs like ‘Mast’ with Sandeep Chowta, 'Ajnabee' & 'Mehboob Mere' with Anu Malik & that Himesh Reshammiya song that was recorded during the destructive 26th July Mumbai floods. 'Kuc...
Oct 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In this episode, Host Eva Bhatt chats with the feisty singer-composer, Parampara Thakur, the other significant half of the popular music duo Sachet-Parampara. She talks about her journey from Delhi to being a finalist in a music reality show, to joining hands with Sachet Tandon to create superhit songs for movies like ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas’, 'Pati Patni Aur Woh', ‘Tanhaji’ etc. How they created the iconic ‘Bekhayali’ & ‘Mere Sohneya’ for Kabir Singh, their bonding wit...
Oct 21, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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',‘Lahore’ etc.) to singing with Pitbull & Jay Sean. He reminisces his memories of working with the late...
Oct 14, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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 aspirants & his uncle Pyarelal of the legendary duo, Laxmikant-Pyarelal), Mithoon talks about ...
Oct 07, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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. He also takes back to his roots in his hometown Giddarbaha, that he proudly shares with li...
Sep 30, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 70
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 small town in Bihar to singing with legends Mohd. Rafi & Kishore Kumar in the 80s to becoming the ...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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 with the talented Parampara Thakur. Their process of making record-breaking songs, as Sachet-Pa...
Sep 16, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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 Mushkil, Kalank)to A.R. Rahman (Dil Bechara)shares his eventful journey & his thoughts about the ...
Sep 09, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 (Gulabo Sitabo, Sanju) Priya Saraiya (‘Saibo’, ‘Sunn Saathiya’) & Hussain Haidry (7 songs of Mu...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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 King, Race 2, Kick, ABCD, ABCD 2, dialogues in Om Shanti Om), Abhiruchi Chand (Kapoor & Sons...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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 & Swanand Kirkire, talking about the unfortunate reality of ‘missing credits’ of lyricists on va...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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 completes 18 years in the entertainment industry. He talks about his love for his Punjabi roots, h...
Aug 14, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 63
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 more. This episode features the music composers of this Lyricist Writers' Anthem, Chinmayi Tri...
Aug 12, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 62
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 stories with Raftaar, Bohemia & other artists. He shares his personal stories of rejection &...
Aug 05, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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 & tactful approach, while singing for music composers of contrasting mindset or styles. He a...
Jul 29, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 60
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+ subscribers, then. His love for music and how he created 7 singles, till date, the latest being,...
Jul 22, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 59
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 award-winning song ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’. As a live performer, how he connects wit...
Jul 15, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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’ (My Name is Khan), ‘Lambi Judai (Jannat) or ‘Holi’ (Padmaavat), she has created a benchmark for ...
Jul 08, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 creative satisfaction in writing lyrics that expressed his world, in the best way! How Eminem...
Jul 01, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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 have worked very hard to achieve the success and the heights in their career. Each story is unique...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 has had some noteworthy songs as a singer till date (Khoobsurat, Love You Zindagi) as well as a c...
Jun 17, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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 the 90s. He talks about how some of his iconic hits were created when he sang for Pritam (‘Cocktail’,‘...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 53
