Interview with playback singer Bhavya Pandit

 How has your life changed since Indian Idol 4?

 Indian Idol 4 was the first big platform that I stepped on. From doing small-scale stage shows, I was suddenly subjected to the affection of millions of viewers. So, life definitely changed post Indian Idol. I even landed my first playback in “What’s Your Raashee” one day after my elimination. The break was given to me by Javed Saab, who was on our jury. I’m boundlessly grateful to Idol and Sony for providing me my first exposure!

With new musical reality shows coming up every year, do you think it has had an impact on playback singing?

Reality shows are giving way to a lot of fresh talent which is being discovered by composers and that’s naturally affecting the playback scene in a positive way. Reality shows are a great medium for people like me who have no contacts in the industry otherwise. These shows make one’s talent visible to the who’s who of Tinsel Town, providing the introductory push.

How do you physically, emotionally, and mentally prepare before recording a song?

 I do my ‘Riyaz’ on a regular basis so my throat is generally ready for most recordings. But if there’s some special effort required (say, diction for a regional song or working on my texture for a specific song), then I spend extra time looking into those aspects. Mentally, I just keep calm prior to a recording. My life outside the studio doesn’t matter once I step inside. It’s all about the song from that moment on.