“We can get sleazy if we have to because it is fun” – Shekhar Ravjiani 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, September 13, 2006 - 02:29 IST
Music Directors Vishal - Shekhar known for their superhit music in films like Musafir, Dus, Salaam Namaste and Taxi No. 9211, among others, were on IndiaFM’s celebrity chat on Saturday, September 9, 2006. The duo had a blast interacting with their fans and we hope so did the audiences.
So, here’s bringing you a transcript of Vishal – Shekhar’s online exclusive chat conducted by IndiaFM.
jabina : hi
jabina : i stayed up all night jsut to tlk to u guys!
jabina : first thing..thnak you soo much for making abhishek sing!
jabina : the sngs hot..and sos he :)
jabina : so anyways..how often do you guys disagree on you music?
jabina : do you guys play any instruments?
naani : hi i am naani from maldives. just wanted to says ur music reallyrock
vishal & shekhar : hi all
vishal & shekhar : allright, thanks! good to be here!
50 : yo whats the next film u doin
vishal & shekhar : next up, i think honeymoon travels pvt.
sama : hallow Vishal & Shekhar,we like your work for Dus & Bluffmaster but dont u people being 'type-cast' for only disco songs..can u compose classical or light mood songs
Angi : Jhankar Beats was the best album
vishal & shekhar : hey, thank you, glad there's someone listening
Jerin : According to you guys which is your finest work till dtae?
vishal & shekhar : we did allah ke bande, tu ashiqui hai, aazmale. not too shabby, i hope?
rohit : Your fav contemporary?
vishal & shekhar : SEL rock. they are my pick
Praveen: which instruenments do ull play?.
vishal & shekhar : well, shekhar plays piano, i play guitar. but i'm not a great guitar player or anything.
asta1 : i loved your music in golmaal ... i wanted to know whether you have composed the music of apna sapna money money or pritam has?
vishal & shekhar : money money is pritam
Tisha : just wanna say that u guys rock... luv ur music
vishal & shekhar : anyhting to not have to go work in an office!
vishal & shekhar : Thanks tisha!
Jerin : Who is your favourite actor in bollywood?
cindrella : shekhar u look really amazing
Fenil Seta : I am Fenil from Mumbai. You are my fav music composers. Not once you have dissappointed. In which of the forthcoming movies are you going to give music?
syed : u guys have done a great job in BLUFFMASTER
Imli Dada : zinda was really rocking
vishal & shekhar : It's gotta be Mr. B, but also AB JR. and Mr. Dutt!
passionburner : u r doing tara rum pum also.
vishal & shekhar : We've just finished Tara Rum Pum for YRF!
Uzi : wot was the best piece of music u have eva created
manesh : do u guyz look at the script of the movie before u guyz compose the music?
Passionburner: y u doing tv like left right left
vishal & shekhar : Always. We try and get involved with only films that we believe in!
nana danced for us in 9211, so we're working on it, i guess! TV serials are fun, and
REALLY GOOD MONEY! Sanu dada has sung for us in SHabd!
| TV serials are good money. |
Jerin : When will the musical team of Musafir ,make a grandcomeback?I mean I liked many of youyr works after that like Dus and Bluffmaster even Taxi No 9211 but not as musch as Musafir
vishal & shekhar : You'll have to ask Sanjay Gupta to sign us! I will too! I really think he's got a great ear for music!
Sriram : I luvd ur voice Vishal in Sholon Si
Sriram : why dont u sing more???
Sriram : And whose ur favourite bollywood Playback singer?
neil : which was yr first film as music composer?
vishal & shekhar : Yeah, thanks, i enjoyed it, but singing is too difficult to take up regularly. Shekhar is a great singer, though
| Shekhar should take up acting |
polo : how many songs are there in HONEYMOON TRAVELS PVT. LTD. ?
vishal & shekhar : Six!
Mann : AR REHMAN/ HIMESH ???
Sriram : WHO IS UR FAV BOLLYWOOD PLAYBAK SINGA?
vishal & shekhar : RAHMAN, anytime, everytime! We're huge fans!
Mann : PLZ MAKE ANOTHER SUN SUNIYO OR TEZ DHAAR No
angi : Why don’t u guys turn actors? ?
vishal & shekhar : Shekhar really should act, ive told him so a million times!
mandy : is it true that u are bringing out an album with abhishek bachhan as lead vocalist????????????????
vishal & shekhar : Yes, we are doing an album with AB, I hope! We're working on it, and it'll be even cooler than the bluffmaster song! Again, i hope!
polo : When is the music of HONEYMOON TRAVELS PVT. LTD. releasing? Are there seperate songs for each couple in the film?
rohit : but u guys were lukin gud in the video of right here right now
amio : WHO HAVE SUNG THE MARATHI SONG IN SHAHRUKH ADVERTISEMENT?
vishal & shekhar : That's Ninad Kamat, the actor!
Imli Dada : HEY WATS HAPPENIN WID PENTAGRAM??
vishal & shekhar : Pentagram's new album will be out next month.I'm really proud of this one!
neil : what is the state of techno-trance today?
amio : WHY DON'T YOU WORK WITH ABHIJEET?
polo : wat languages u compose in?
vishal & shekhar : I just did a track in Swahili for an ad! Plus marathi for Farah Khan's ad. No other-language films yet, tho!
rohit : r u a big fan of pancham da?
vishal & shekhar : HUGE fans! RD Rocks!
Imli Dada : What do u think of don??
vishal & shekhar : Would have loved to do DON, but i think SEL have done really well.
Sriram : YEZ- WILL U EVER MAKE HIMESH SING 4 U IF U GET A CHANCE?
vishal & shekhar : I like himesah's composing, not really a fan of his voice. It is unique, though, no question about that!
zulmi : hey u guys have lots of money will u guys help me just send me rs 1 lakh that's it u should help otherz plz
vishal & shekhar : Sure, Zulfi, contact india fm, the moneys waiting for you! NOT!
passionburner : can we expect a sar kay leo khatiya from you?
vishal & shekhar : We did Dupatta beimaan in popcorn, so we can get sleazy if we have to! It was fun!
neil : cud u please tell us more about tara rum pum?
misbah : vishal shekhar i am crazy abt your song woh pehli baar
vishal & shekhar : the music we've done for Tara Rum Pum, as well as Honeymoon, and I see you, plus Cash and airport, will keep you all happy, i hope!
vishal & shekhar : Thanks misbah! I love iot too!
Imli Dada : HAVE U SEEN THE MOVIE PATAAL BHAIRAVI??
vishal & shekhar : No
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Sriram : WUT DO U THINK OF SONU NIIGAAM AS A SINGER?
misbah : also tera muskuraana
cindrella: shekhar I love u
vishal & shekhar : Cinderella, shekhar loves you too!
Jerin : You haven`t worked with Salman Khan till date,any project with him in future?
srk : sonu nigam or shan
vishal & shekhar : sonu and shaan!
misbah : how do u come up with sch good music scores
Munnibai MBBS : whom do u admire most from ur contemporaries?
vishal & shekhar : god is good!
vishal & shekhar : rahmaan, sel,
polo : whowill u work with salman?
passionburner : favorite food
vishal & shekhar : would really love to work with salman. Fingers, eyes etc, crossed!
Imli Dada : WOULD U BE INTERESTED IN GIVING CLASSICAL MUSIC?
vishal & shekhar : would love to do classical music. we can, i believe. waiting for the opprtunity!
Shalu: r u guys married?
vishal & shekhar : yeah, both married! Sorry!
passionburner : you think rock music made in india can match the world rock bands
vishal & shekhar : yes, i do!
Sriram : SO-WHICH IS YOUR FAV. COMPOSITION OF URS?
vishal & shekhar : can't say! Love them all, really!
passionburner : which is ur fav rock band
vishal & shekhar : fav rock band has to be temople of the dog!
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Imli Dada : WHAT DO U THINK OF JOGINDER TUTEJA
mak : fav actoress
vishal & shekhar : aishwarya, priyanka are big favourites!
manesh : so, wot do u guyz do besides composing music?
vishal & shekhar : i think joginder has a really good ear for music!
rohit : have u ever inspired some sort of music frm english songs?????
mak : who is ur insiration u both r really very different from each other
passionburner : is vishal typing or shekhar
vishal & shekhar : no copying for us, but we do leqarn a lot from our influences.
Sriram : DO YOU LIKE TALENT SHOW COMPETITIONS?
cindrella : arent you guys fighting over replying our msgs
vishal & shekhar : vishal typing, no time to breathe! Tis is tough!
passionburner : what do u think of indians
Imli Dada : WHERE DO U GUYS HAVE UR STUDIO?
manesh : hi vishal & shekhar, i'm da BIGGEST FAN of URS U GUYZ ROCKKKKK
vishal & shekhar : Indians ROCK!!!!
vishal & shekhar : Thanks, manesh!
cindrella : is shekhar not with u
vishal & shekhar : Studio is iin bom.
neil : why do most of yr songs have english lyrics?
vishal & shekhar : he's here, but walkin around.
passionburner : speak abt himesh
Sriram : WUT WUD U DO IF U HAD ONLY 1 SONG OF URS IN UR IPOD??
vishal & shekhar : he's unique, like i said, plus we don't sdo imitations!
vishal & shekhar : Moon ocver bourbon street, by sting.
Munnibai MBBS : whts ur take on Anu Malik and pritam .. it was reported that they copy tunes and make their music, is it true?
vishal & shekhar : wouldn't know, not really ther first guys to do it. sad, but true!
cindrella : hey u dint tell me how to get into singing
angi : Which is ur best album to date ?
passionburner : vishal composed a song for shekhars son?
BuZZ : hi.. wot do u have to say about salim sulaiman..??
vishal & shekhar : cinderella, join indian idol. easiest way!
vishal & shekhar : salim and sulaiman rock!
Imli Dada : HEY IT WAS A NICE IDEA TO ROPE IN BAPPIDA FOR THE SONG IN TAXI
Sriram : WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE MALE PLAYBACK SINGER AND WHY??
vishal & shekhar : shekhar is shocked to learn he has a son!
Tisha : Have u guys have thought about doing music for hollywood?
mak : wat do u guys say abt the work of Vishaal Bhardwaj in maqbool n omkara
passionburner : will uu ever do a film for sooraj barjatya? his music is weird
vishal & shekhar : Milan l;Uthria's idea, so gotta thank him.
Munnibai MBBS : Shekhar looks damn kool!
neil : do u guys believe in camps in the industry? If so, which camp are u guys in?
rohan : what happened to the album u people suppose todo with rohan sippy
angi : You guys married or not ? ;)
vishal & shekhar : thx, munnibhai, says he!
P0oja: kank as a fim?
vishal & shekhar : nice film, i thought!
polo : How does it feel working with Siddharth Anand and Yash Raj Films again?
vishal & shekhar : Sid rocks, YRF are really great fun!
passionburner : aaj kaunsa music compose kiya?
angi : I thought Home Delivery had good music, what do u think ? It wasn't appreciated, shame..:(
vishal & shekhar : aaj jingle pe kaam chaalu hai!
vishal & shekhar : I loved Home delivery, we were very proud of it, but hey, that's life. Must move on!
| We loved Home Delivery’s music and are really proud of it. |
passionburner : what do u do with jingles?
vishal & shekhar : same thing. We compose them!
usama : app apni film maine abijeet sawant ko kyun nahin late
vishal & shekhar : lenge, zaroor lenge!
BuZZ : ru both brothers.>??
vishal & shekhar : nope. not related. in fact we're hardly friends. in fact, we barely know each other! :-)
mak : i like the track chand ki roshni sai of home delievery very pieceful track
manesh : do u guyz EVER see ur selves as DIRECTORS??
vishal & shekhar : no directing. it's too much work!
Tisha : barely know each other? but u guys do make a great team
vishal & shekhar : shaan and us, started out together, so good friends!
polo : What was your first film?
SHOEB : DO YOU HAVE ANY SONG WITH ABHIJEET?
kapil : Any plan to do hip hop with Abhishek again?
passionburner : will ul do something individually?
Sriram : DO YOU THINK U SHUD SLIM DOWN A BIT VISHAAL?
Jerin : Which is your next big project after Dus?Is it Cash or any other?
angi : Ok...do you discuss with lyricists and then compose music ?
VishalD : Hi V/S, the song TU AASHIQUI HAI from JHANKAAR is a classic. Did u compose it keeping God in mind, or did it start off as a love song, and end up as a Gospel song?
Loulou : Why not making an album with Priyanka chopra????
usama : app ko golmaal ka music acha laga ya to phir bluffmaster ka
cindrella : tu jahaan is the best ever
polo : When is the music of HONEYMOON TRAVELS PVT. LTD. releasing?
Imli Dada : ARE U GUYS DOIN SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA?
Munnibai MBBS : WHTS UR TAKE ON ABHISHEK?
vishal & shekhar : ust glad there's all of you listening to stuff we put out. we have a lot of love that we put into our tracks, a lot of work too! Thanks for being there!
3311 : Golmaat title track by Anushkha was rocking. don't u think it was underrated
passionburner : how many hours does it take to compose 1 song?
vishal & shekhar : Sometimes it takes a minute, sometimes six monthjs!
Arun : Are there plans to get Karunya sing..You were mighty impressed with him in Indian Idol
vishal & shekhar : Anushka rocked the track, we had fun doing it. glad you dug it!
cindrella : shekhar i wnat to listen to the songs of ur first album first love
angi : How can you guys always know what will work and what won't ?
manesh : DUS Or SALaam NaMaste ??
Loulou : Who do u think is the best to dance on ur tunes? An actor?
Tisha : what do u guys think about bollywood movies?
Sriram : WUT DO YOU THINK OF RAHUL VAIDYA?
vishal & shekhar : we don't know what will wotk. we only know what we enjoy, what we like. rest is upto you!
VishalD : Hi V/S, the song TU AASHIQUI HAI from JHANKAAR is a classic. Did u compose it keeping God in mind, or did it start off as a love song, and end up as a Gospel song?
vishal & shekhar : Tu ashiqui hai is a love song to GOD!
Munnibai MBBS : HW much do u get from one movie?
vishal & shekhar : Have you heard rabba from musafir?
Sriram : HOW DO YOU RATE SHAFAQAT ALLI KHAN
vishal & shekhar : Crores!
Sriram : YEA- RABBA FRM MUSAFIR IS AMAZING!
Loulou : i loved rabba :)
vishal & shekhar : I think he's rocked the mitwa song, and i love fuzon!
cindrella : i m trying hard to get the album first love but cant find it anywhere? where can i buy it from
rahi : what is your best film so far you thiught?
Tisha : Were u guys always into music?
kapil : I want to know when did u guys start music career & whoc given you first break?
vishal & shekhar : call shekhar his number is...... just kidding! But oyu'll get a copy from india fm, i'll make sure!
polo : what're your upcoming films??
Sriram : WHY HAVE U SORTA MOVED AWAY FROM SONU NIIGAAM THESE DAYZ?
Loulou : Do u think that u can fit into classical music rather then modern :).
vishal & shekhar : always loved music, didn't realise as kids that we'd be making it!! God has given us a great job!
neil : where were u guys in the 90s?
cindrella : how do i contact indiafm for that
Munnibai MBBS : ARE YOU GUYS INTO SOCIAL SERVICE? IF YES THEN I KNW SME GARIBS WHO DESPERATELY NEED MONEY ;)
mak : u guys r good with dhool use it nicely. i think u like dhool. who is the one b/w who like the dhool the most
vishal & shekhar : Sonu is very close to us, he's sung for us on tara rum pum. always believed in giving him songs that are up to his standard! He's the best!
angi : Do awards matter
Imli Dada : DO U LIKE THE SONG SHOM SHOM SUNG BY AMRISH PURI FRM TAHALKA
vishal & shekhar : Imli, dude, what are you on?
Sameer : hey v-s are you going to work with Atif Aslam, he's having a great voice, i think you must work with him too and make something rock for us
Tisha : Are u guys expecting any awards this year?
vishal & shekhar : Gonna work with Atif soon, for sure!
neil : does sonu sing more than act or vice versa?
Sriram : HAVE YOU EVER USED SOFTWARE TO MODIFY UR SINGAS VOICE?
rohit : wich ws the song ,tht u think ws the turning point of ur career
angi : Your Top 3 Soundtracks of this year :
ATG : Why dont you work with senior singers?
vishal & shekhar : well, we're only doing really young films. but would give my teeth to work with some of them!!!
manesh : Waisa Bhi Hota Hai mein Shibani's voice sounded tedhno... how come?
vishal & shekhar : You'll have to ask her, shibani did her own songh!
kapil : Hey any plan to work with rohan & abhishek again? Whose ur best buddy?
Tisha : What do u guys think about Lata M? do u think she can still sing?
mak : well we got some more good singers like mekaal hassan?
vishal & shekhar : lataji is a lot bigger than you, me, or this website. she's the voice of india. she may have aged, but i have the greatest respect and love for her singing
vishal & shekhar : i'm dying to work with mekaal hassan! You knnow him?
Lakshman : Vishal-shekar, how did both of u get into the music industry
considering it was run by a few people and is very diffucult for your talent to be spotted?
vishal & shekhar : God is good, i guess!
mistirio : wht do u think of anus voice?
vishal & shekhar : yes, working on something, but not finasl yet.a musical, in france
vishal & shekhar : Anu's voice is unique too! Really!
passionburner : havent ull done deepak sawants next thriller starring amitabh and ravi?
Sriram : HOW DO YOU RATE ANU MALIK AS A SINGER?
vishal & shekhar : no, we haven't done that film.
Sriram : UNIQUE IN THE SENSE- GUD OR BAD?
vishal & shekhar : yes, both.
VishalD : How difficult was it to get Bappi Da under control and keep his voice just as you wanted it for TAXI9211? Hee hee
passionburner : what do think of javed akhtar and gulzar
vishal & shekhar : bappida rocked. He could teach all young music directors a thing or too!!
vishal & shekhar : I think javed saab is a rocker! have done three films with him so far, all really awesome experiences! Gulzaarsaab, i'm a huge fan of too. hope to work with him soon!
passionburner : soutens music ull had done?
vishal & shekhar : Sure. you have to appreciate anu's dedication, hard work and longevity!
vishal & shekhar : no, we didn't do souten!
giblesh : shouldn't you guys be working?
passionburner : who is more handsome, rakhi sawant or salman khan
passionburner : ur comments on rakhi sawant?
vishal & shekhar : sujoy ghosh has just joined us from england! hey, giblesh!
Adi : any chance 2 get the filmfare award dis year?????
passionburner : will u cast rakhi sawant in ur albums video
vishal & shekhar : hoping, sure! For filmfare, not rakhi!
| We hope we get filmfare award and not Rakhi Sawant. |
angi : What inspired you to compose "METER-DOWN ? I thought it was a really cool song with a Hollywood touch !
vishal & shekhar : Jst happened, came from the phrase we use for a taxi being engaged!
Sriram : HAVE U EVER LISTENED TO HARD ROCK?
passionburner : will u become mika ever?
vishal & shekhar : dude, i sing with pentagram. pantera is one pof my favourite bands ever!
Lakshman : do you guys intend to go on composing music together or slpit one day like jatin/lalit
passionburner : will ul ever produce or direct a movie?
vishal & shekhar : hopefully together, if you want our music!
Rafiq : Hi Vishal & Shekhar. Are You Two?
mak : so when u guys have planned to work with mekaal
vishal & shekhar : produce, maybe, direct, no.
manesh : for How long did u guys Study 2 become da gr8 COMPOSER u R 2daY ??
Golmaal : hey,are you 2 brothers????or in family????or just friends????
mistirio : so whos is the craziest of u2?
vishal & shekhar : no studying, just trial and error!
cindrella : vishal u seem to be short tempered, is it true?
vishal & shekhar : both crazy! totally mad!
vishal & shekhar : very short tempered, but trying to change that?
passionburner : willl ull perform for weddings ever like shahrukh khan??
vishal & shekhar : sure! gotta make a living! but we're not cheap!
kapil : Have you guys got girlfriend?
Sriram : SO- WHICH IS UR FAV PANTERA TRACK?
RIYA : Hey GOLMAAL was fantastic u guyz rocks ...wld like to get more such rocking music soon...keep it up!
manesh : willl u create sumthin for moses?
vishal & shekhar : we're married, and have girlfriend and mistresses etc. hard work! just kidding
vishal & shekhar : thanks man, we had fun doinmg golmaal
angi : Have you guys ever thought of getting singers from Bengal ?
manesh : can u guyz hire me 4 playback singin'?? :D
mak : well tell us when r v going to c more of ur magical songs like taira hi karam
amit : do you guys do live shows abroad ? I am in Canada
SHOEB : Which singer bothers most during recording?
vishal & shekhar : sunidhi, shaan, sonu, sukhwinder, all sing effortlessly.
usama : golmaal golmaal everything is golmaal
vishal & shekhar : elevate is cool.
Golmaal : are u guys going 2 the musci of golmaal part 2????
HUNAIDKHAN : ARE YOU GUJARATI?
vishal & shekhar : is there a GM part 2? Nobody told me, but if there is, sure!
manesh : willl u create sumthin for moses?
vishal & shekhar : Shekhar's Kutchi, I'm sindhi. We're Indian, though, above all!
vishal & shekhar : I'll sing him a song, sure!
passionburner : what is ur fees per movie or per song?
vishal & shekhar : A crore per film, a crore per song, all free of tax!!! just kidding again, don't tell anyone!!
arun : u have the best music
vishal & shekhar : Hey, arun, you're a true connoisseur! Thanks!
rohit : if u get a call telling tht u r invited to do a campaign for aids or sumthin ...then will u go or do u think its a waste of time
passionburner : are u shikarpuri or laadkaana?
vishal & shekhar : God sent Allah ke bande tyo us, it was the easiest song, it haPPENED LIKE GOD HAD WILLED IT. NO EFFORT, NO WORK, JUST A CONNECTION WITH THE ALMIGHTY!
Golmaal : yeah it's called double golmaal with the same cast...
vishal & shekhar : I'M A BHAIIBAND, ACTUALLY! WHAT ABOUT IT?
cindrella : sindhi sai papad khai
vishal & shekhar : yeah, that's me!
kapil : Im sorry I didn't know you guys are married! Be honest you guys doesn't look married lol
hotharry75 : I AM A SINDHI TOO. I CAN SPEAK KUCHI TOO. CHA THIYO & QURO THIYO?
vishal & shekhar : that says a lot for our wives. they keep us looking good, baby!
Sriram : Guys do YOU NJOY CLASSICAL MUSIC?
Sriram :HAV U HEARD "TUJH SANGH BANDHI DOR" FROM DEV- AMAZING!!!
vishal & shekhar : we love classical music, both western and indian. we love all music, actually, except cheesy music!
vishal & shekhar : Yeah, the dor song is truly great!
Tisha : So what u guys going to do after chatting?
vishal & shekhar : bnack to work. You wanna drop in?
ankur_atif : y dont u give songs to kk
Adi : so... apart from makin music .... who is a better singer ????
passionburner : whom did u njoy most chatting with? me na?
vishal & shekhar : we give kk a lot of songs, dude? Tu Ashiqui, Dus bahaane, etc. Remember?
mistirio : if Lata Ji comes up to u n say compose a song n she will lend her voice then what kind of song will u compose i mean dancy,sad,etc????//
vishal & shekhar : Shekhar is a better singer, anytime!
angi : I'm a big fan of Shakira, especially "Hips Don't Lie". What do you think about it >
kapil : Do you guys planning to do a song with Jay Sean?
Imli Dada : THE MUSIC OF BAS EK PAL SOUNDS LIKE UR KINDA MUSIC
Golmaal : no no i mean the music of golmaal,man that rockssss.specialy aage peeche golmaal and rehja rehja
vishal & shekhar : i can get him to pose for you, but, like i said before, we're not cheap!
vishal & shekhar : seriously, enough joking around, thank you all for being here, and letting me know that you liked our work. it really means a lot to me, and i have to say, we'll try really hard not to disappoint any of you. Thanks so much, people. all the ladies, you know where to find us, right?
vishal & shekhar : thanks, again, i've gotta go now, bye! Cheers all!
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