you & me
Komal Rizvi is not a new name in the entertainment industry. Rizvi, who has been singing since the age of 16, was introduced to showbiz by Ghazanfar Ali. Rizvi released her first song ‘Bauji’ in 1999 which went on to become a super hit bhangra song. Though Rizvi has started her career in acting with ‘Hawaain’ in 1997, she likes to keep her focus on singing. Rizvi has also hosted some popular TV shows including ‘BPL Oye’ and ‘Nachley’.
Recently Rizvi, who has released three music albums so far, has partnered with Siddharth Slathia to revamp old wedding classics in a mash-up - ‘Chitta Chola’ - after the global success of her last single ‘Hello Ji’. These days she is busy working on a secret business project. She will spill the beans about her business project later. Rizvi is also going to launch a new original single written and composed by her at the end of October. Let’s see what are the likes & dislikes of this cheerful crooner...
You! What is your specialised genre of singing? Are you into jazz or rock & roll or something else?
My specialised genre of singing is Sufi rock. However, I consider myself a versatile vocalist and I am very much into jazz and rock both.
You! What is your most memorable concert to-date?
It’s hard to pick the most memorable concert that I’ve done but I would say my concert in Norway was pretty awesome and then I had a concert in California which was really memorable.
You! In your childhood were you a bright student?
Yes, I was a very bright student. I was a 4.0 GPA-holder from the very beginning right till I graduated in computer science with honours for my bachelors.
You! Who was your favourite rock/jazz star when you were growing up?
My favourite stars when I was growing up were George Michael and Madonna. I used to listen to a lot of Rick Astley and Boy George too and I loved the OST of ‘Dirty Dancing’ so yes, all kinds of different stuff.
You! Your favourite international music celebrities:
Adam Levine, Adele, Taylor Swift and Evanescence, and I like Shaday as well. I also like Pitbull and Beyonce.
You! Your favourite music composer:
Hans Zimmer.
You! Who is your icon in the music industry?
I have lot of respect and admiration for Abida Parveen ji and the late Reshma ji and Nusrat Fateh Ali sahib.
You! Your favourite international label:
Gucci.
You! Your signature perfume...
Flora by Gucci.
You! One thing you like best about yourself:
Once I make a decision, I get so excited about it that there’s nothing in the whole world that can stop me from doing it. I get very motivated.
You! Your most irritating habit...
I wake up late in the mornings. I’d really like to be someone who wakes up at five in the morning, or sleeps early.
You! You don’t like people who are...
Fake and hypocritical.
You! You are afraid of...
Heights and I’m afraid of convincing liars.
You! Are you a shopaholic?
No, I am not.
You! What bores you the most?
Boring people.
You! You are crazy about...
Chocolates, travelling, meeting great people and trying out new adventures.
You! Song that always gets you on the dance floor?
Of late, ‘Despacito’
You! What is your favourite tune nowadays?
I like the new Taylor Swift songs and the new Adam Levine album.
You! What’s your favourite holiday destination?
San Francisco.
You! What do you think this country needs the most?
I think it needs stability, especially political and economic.
You! How do you like to spend your Sundays?
I like spending my Sunday relaxing, probably with a mask on my face sitting with my family and my loved ones.
You! What’s the last thing you bought?
A pair of Gucci sandals.
You! What books are on your bedside table?
Currently I’m not reading any books but I have recently downloaded an audio- book by Joe Dispenza which I hope to ‘read’ soon.
You! First thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
I try to meditate although it gets difficult for me and I frequently find myself getting distracted and inadvertently checking my phone.
You! When I am not working I am usually...
Hanging with my family or my friends, or I’m travelling on vacation.
You! The most important relationship lesson you have learnt so far...
Love and kindness are the two most important things for any relationship to survive.
You! The biggest misconception about you...
Is that I am very stubborn.
You! Your favourite hangout:
My room.
You! Something very few people know about you as a person...
Deep down inside I am very family oriented. I am not like this party animal that people think I am.
You! Your ultimate desire...
Is to conquer every domain in my own life. Meaning conquer my personality, my patience, my love life, my personal life, my family life, my social life, my spiritual life, my career. In short have complete control of my life!