Tune in: Melody matters

Kavita Seth is known for her melodious Sufi songs, and chartbusters like Iktara from Wake Up Sid and Tumhi Ho Bandhu from the film Cocktail. She has also been wowing audiences with Jeete Hai Chal from Neerja. In an interview with us, she talks about all things music.

Song on repeat on my iPod: Jeete Hai Chal from Neerja. It is such a motivating song. Whenever I get time off from work, my daily routine, I switch it on, relax, and then get back to whatever I am doing. It is very well written and composed.

If I had to put together a ‘soundtrack’ for my life, the five songs on it would be: Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye Toh Kya Hai; Zindagi Ka Safar; Mujhe Mat Roko (Gangster); Jeete Hai Chal and Iktara (Wake Up Sid).

I love songs that have a deep meaning attached. For me, lyrics are very important as they are the best way to express what one is feeling. These songs are the ones that I relate to the most.

What I listen to when: I’m happy and upbeat: Womaniya I’m really low: Zindagi Kaise Yeh Paheli Haaye I’m working out: Any fast-paced number

Music I loved growing up, but am now embarrassed by: There was a Salma Agha song I loved — Zara Zara Tu Pyar Kar, Mere Kareeb Aa. I was very young, so I didn’t understand the lyrics and would keep singing the song!

I’d describe my taste in music as: Something I’m proud of. I really love listening to and also singing soulful songs.

My favourite time of the day/way to listen to music: Whenever I am tired or rehearsing and when I feel like learning something new, I listen to music.

If I could have one band in the world/a musician perform a private concert for me, it would have to be: Elton John and John Mayer!

And the one live act I would love to see at least once in my lifetime: Adele.