http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Jingle_all_the_way/articleshow/2618723.cms
Even after singing some 3,000 odd ad jingles and peppy Bollywood numbers, singer Kunal Ganjawalla believes in simple things of life. This shows when he prefers sipping chai at a small kitli, instead of making his presence felt at a swanky coffee bar. In a freewheeling interview, Kunal bares his heart to AT.Ask him about how his musical journey began and he patiently rewinds, "Singing happened by accident. I never sang anything before I joined college. My seniors forced me to sing during a ragging session. That incident changed my life and after that friends suggested I make singing my career. Interestingly Sunil Lahane, one of the guys who ragged me, is my manager today" Life has been full of surprises for Kunal. After struggling for almost 10 years, he finally got his share of success through ' Bheege hoth' from M urder . But then there is another story behind this one too. " Bheege hoth was a huge hit. Actually that song was meant for someone else, but at the last minute, the music director asked me to sing it," avers India's Bryan Adams (*as AR Rahman calls him). * So, was ' Bheege hoth the turning point of his career? "Yes, it was. I have sung hits earlier too, but they have gone unnoticed. Take ' Oh humdum suniyo re' from Saathiya , that song was a chartbuster but I didn't get any credit for its success. Even radio stations credited the song to Shaan and KK. I was very hurt. For an artist, recognition is the only motivation," shares the singer. But now, he believes in living in the present and shares his joy of being in Ahmedabad after a long time. "Ahmedabad is very lucky for me as immediately after my last visit to the city, I received two Filmfare Awards," recalls Kunal. One might think twice before asking him about the remarks people make about him, especially when people call him a 'nasal' singer. But instead of getting furious, this singer will tell you the technicalities of singing. "Personally, I haven't met anybody who told me that I am a 'nasal' singer, but I think it is important for a singer to use all three things — ear, nose and throat. So there is nothing wrong in using the nose to sing well," he explains. Okay, Kunal 'nose' best! -- regards, Vithur A.R.RAHMAN - THE GOD OF MUSIC
