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| Mannan Shaah |
Instagram - @iammannanshaah
It is all about ‘how do you see yourself’, ‘where do you see yourself’ and in ‘what scheme of things do you wish to position yourself into’.
1.Tell us more about your background and journey.
I was born and raised in Mumbai. Music has been my passion since my childhood. I started learning Indian Classical Music at the age of 4 and a half. And since then till today there has been no looking back. Apart from music, I’ve also turned a Producer.
I’m presently producing a Marathi film titled ‘Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey’, which is about a rivetting journey of two best friends. The film is based on true events.
2. When did you first decide you wanted to pursue music and how did you start?
My mother was instrumental in discovering and promoting my talent right since I was 4 years old. She has always been a diehard fan of Music as a subject and she has always believed in my potential. So, that's how it all began.
3. Who is your favourite artist and why?
There are many actually. More than any artist in particular, it's the art that I’m fond of. Infact, I’m a seeker for new talent. I believe in pushing and nurturing some new as well as unexplored talent. I feel they deserve an opportunity to be noticed.
4. Can you throw some light on opportunities one gets as a singer?
There are plenty of opportunities and options available nowadays. It is all about ‘how do you see yourself’, ‘where do you see yourself’ and in ‘what scheme of things do you wish to position yourself into’.
I see a great future for singers. Independent music is something that needs to be explored more in our country. Singers also need to get the right kind of vocal training to improve their vocal stamina.
I’ve known singers losing out on breath while performing on stage. They get tired easily. That is exactly where training matters.
5. Is format training required or can one train themselves purely on the basis of talent?
Formal training is very much required. It is a necessity. At the same time one needs to find the right mentor to train you. For instance, an instrumentalist cannot train a vocalist and vice versa.
Sadly, that has been happening in our country for a very long time and awareness has to be created to stop this activity.
6. What piece of advice would you like to give to future and aspiring artists?
As per whatever little I have experienced, I can say that believing in your art and your talent is always the key. One needs to have a strong belief in whatever kind of art form one pursues. Rest everything follows.
7. Which is your favourite book and why?
I’m not an ardent reader. But I love this book called ‘The Diamond Sutra’ by Osho. To read this book, one needs to be very much alert and one has to concentrate on each and every word of the book. Because the moment you lose concentration, you won’t have a choice but to revisit those pages.
It is the book about awareness. It makes you aware about each and every moment you live, right from waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, you ought to be aware of yourself, thats what it is all about.
- Mannan Shaah
Interviewed by- Anjali Garg
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