Vishal Dadlani Embraces Intentional Projects and Reflects on Music Industry
Renowned composer-singer Vishal Dadlani is strategically focusing on fewer, more meaningful projects, a shift exemplified by his recent cameo in the latest Thums Up music anthem featuring Hanumankind. Known for his chart-topping hits across Bollywood and independent music scenes, Dadlani described his decision to join the track as instinctive and effortless.
Instinctive Collaboration with Hanumankind
"I heard it and I was like, yeah, I’m in, man. Easy work," Dadlani stated, emphasizing the natural fit of the project. He has been following Hanumankind's work since before the viral success of Big Dogs, admiring the artist's global appeal. "I saw somebody who’s taking us to the world. It’s awesome to be part of something he’s doing. I jumped on. Mine’s a quick cameo," he added, highlighting the collaborative spirit behind the anthem.
Support for Arijit Singh's Career Choices
When asked about fellow singer Arijit Singh's decision to step back from the Bollywood grind, Dadlani firmly declined to speculate, advocating for personal autonomy. "A man has the right to make his own calls without being questioned for it. Ask him if you must. We don’t need to have an opinion about his life choice," he asserted. He views Singh's move as an evolution to be anticipated and enjoyed, rather than critiqued.
Dadlani's own public comments on the matter stem from a personal philosophy. "At the end of the day, you gotta live for yourself. As far as Arijit’s call is concerned, live for yourself, my brother. I’m more than happy for him. I intend to do the same," he explained, stressing the importance of passion and happiness in one's career.
Creative Evolution and Slowed Output
Addressing the reduced output from his iconic duo Vishal-Sheykhar, Dadlani framed it as a necessary phase of living before creating. "Life is being lived, brother. We spent many years just being in the studio, putting out music. Then we realised we’ve got to live to find expressions," he noted. He believes breaking from routine is essential for artistic growth. "You can’t live in a loop. Break that, discover new things about yourself and life so you have something to say."
He elaborated that while writing songs habitually is easy, crafting meaningful music requires self-discovery. "Writing a good song that means something—you have to find yourself. Ongoing process, work in progress," Dadlani remarked, underscoring the continuous journey of artistic development.
Rejecting the Notion of Musician Burnout
On the topic of burnout among musicians, Dadlani dismissed the concept, preferring a more fluid perspective. "I don’t think burnout is a thing. We exist in an ocean called music. Sometimes you want to go here, sometimes there," he said. He advises diversifying activities to maintain enjoyment. "As long as you enjoy what you’re doing, it doesn’t matter. Focus on something else. Go flying, go for a run, do a trek, go for a swim. Don’t think about it. It’ll come," he concluded, promoting a balanced approach to creativity and life.
