Radha Mangeshkar, the talented 3rd generation singer, Pt Hridaynathji's daughter! Following the launch of her recent album, 'Naav Majhe Shaami', the enthusiastic Yojanaji from Saregama (HMV)invited me yesterday to interview and moderate Radhaji's interaction with music lovers at Rhythm House as part of the promotional package. I was thrilled and looked forward to the experience. Gaurav Bangia, an extremely gifted singer and a dear friend accompanied me and participated in the exercise. It was interesting to watch one artiste interview another. The observations and insights are unusual!
Radhaji is a wonderful, young lady with feet planted firmly on terra firma. With no airs about her famous surname, she chatted as any other friend. Spoke about her growing up years and the experience of being born a 'Mangeshkar'! She is a post-grad in Indian Philosophy. To my query about an alternate career beyond music, she shyly responded, 'Teaching'! Soft spoken and genteel, Radha has her own distinctive voice with a texture far different from the ones currently heard. Drawing inspiration from Noor Jehan (besides the family members), Radha is a fresh name to reckon with on the musical horizon.
We wish her a long and enriching musical journey!
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