Tune in: Melody Matters

Indeep Bakshi, in a short time, has become a prominent figure on Bollywood’s music scene. The 27-year-old musician composed Saturday Saturday from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, with the song becoming a club chartbuster instantly. He was also part of the hit remix of Kala Chashma, from Baar Baar Dekho. A chat with Indeep about his musical favourites:

What’s the one song you have on repeat on your iPod these days?
Unforgettable by French Montana

If you had to put together a soundtrack for your life, five songs that best describe your life would be?
Billionaire. This was my first song so I am very attached to it; 2AM, I wrote this song in Shimla after a break up. This song of mine is very close to my heart; Singh Honde Badshah Kaur Hondi Queen. This is my upcoming song that’s written by Raftaar. This is another party number after Saturday Saturday; Ki Banu Duniya Da by Gurdas Maan saab: I respect him as he is a legend. This song of his touches my soul.

Is there a song you love to listen to when:
You’re happy and upbeat? Mere Rashke Qamar.
You’re really low? Any Sufi song.
You’re working out? DJ IO remixes.

How would you describe your taste in music?
My taste of music is very classy and urban, as I believe in producing music that has an international flavour to it. I am not restricted to any particular type of music. If needed, I try my hands at desi Punjabi too besides Bollywood.  

What’s your favourite time/way to listen to music during the day?
There is no specific time, as music is something I sleep and wake up with. In short music is 24X7.

If you could have one band in the world/a musician perform a private concert for you, which one/who would it be?
A.R. Rahman sir’s symphony band.