Chinmayi

To me 'Varayo' is a special song, not just because it has given me seven awards so far, but the experience of singing with Unnikrishnan ji.

A song like 'Kilimanjaro,' which is such a fun, entertaining track... Singing the song was an amazing experience.

Of course making money and being able to live life the way one desires is important.

Also, there is a way I like to lead my life, which would adhere to certain norms. Anything that goes beyond that is not my purview.

Few years ago when I visited a palliative care centre in Chennai for the first time, it completely moved me. It's an emotionally draining experience. I saw and met patients who were abandoned by their families, and there is complete sense of hopelessness. Ever since, I have been a supporter for the need for funding and awareness of palliative care.

When I was offered to sing 'Tere Bina' in 'Guru' by A. R. Rahman sir, it was a surreal experience. The song clicked, and many composers took notice of me and my work then.

At the end of the day, I am singing the composer's creation, and I follow the instructions given to me. What I feel may be a right take may not work for the composer or his vision on how he thinks the song should sound.

The truth is, I have an excellent team, a staff that handles Blue Elephant, my translation company, perfectly. It is like a well-oiled machine.

I started a company in 2005 for language services called Blue Elephant. We handle translation and interpretation services in over 120 languages.

There is mental as well as physical fatigue. You have to cry, scream, keep on repeating the same dialogue till you get it right.

I have sung all the songs in '96,' and I have dubbed for the film as well.

Indians take great pleasure in celebrating a genius, and then go into mindless criticism once the celebrity starts doing well.