Like you said, and you have done your research very meticulously, I did have to give up writing lyrics for Heyy Babyy because I had just quit the Associated Press in 2006 after working out of its South Asia bureau for some nine years, and I couldn't have asked my new employer Hindustan Times for so many days off! So, I had to sadly say no to the film. So I decided to be a journalist, write songs and books, and if I could, do other things. But at the end, I had to restrict my greed! I had to limit my choices.

I am fortunate that at some level I was able to live out some of those, or several of those dreams. Ever since I was growing up in Nainital, I wanted to be ten things or moreâ€”wanted to act, and write books, and sing playback, and be an advertising copywriter.you name it. I certainly live many lives and I feel privileged that I have all these opportunities. No problem! Journalist, author, screenplay writer, actor, photographer, and lyricist! You certainly enjoy multitasking! However, do you regret missing out on opportunities to write lyrics sometimes due to your job as a journalist? For example, you missed out on Heyy Babyy since you couldn't be in Mumbai for 12 days. Enjoy this candid and in-depth interview in which he covers a wide array of topics including multitasking, how heâ€™s in Bollywood because of a song rejected by Jagjit Singh, his experiences in working with various music directors, his favorite songs, his approach to writing lyrics, changes heâ€™d like to see in the industry, his upcoming projects, and more!įirst of all thanks for doing the interview! Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai ( Jism), Maine Dil Se Kahaa ( Rog), Aasmaan Odh Kar ( 13B), Gulon Mein ( Sikandar), Kyaa Mujhe Pyaar Hai ( Woh Lamhe), Lamha Lamha ( Gangster)â€¦these are just a sampling of the very beautiful songs journalist, author, screenplay writer, photographer and lyricist Neelesh Misra has penned down for Bollywood. Amanda Sodhi Let us know what you think about this article Ã¢â‚¬Å“My friends call me a Blackberry shaayar!Ã¢â‚¬Ã¢â‚¬â€Neelesh Misra Ã¢â‚¬Å“My friends call me a Blackberry shaayar!Ã¢â‚¬Ã¢â‚¬â€Neelesh Misra - Planet Bollywood Features

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