NEW DELHI: Harshdeep Kaur, the soulful voice behind iconic Hindi film songs, sat down with Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of The New Indian, to discuss her musical journey and the emotional connection behind her hit song, “Dilbaro” from Raazi.
Harshdeep’s turban has become an integral part of her identity. “Honestly, I’m the one who sings. The turban is just part of my outfit and now it has become a part of my identity. People recognize me as the girl with the turban, but the singing comes from inside. It’s all because of my hard work and the blessings of my family and gurus,” she shared.
When it comes to her musical career, Harshdeep fondly recalls her early days working with A.R. Rahman. “I have been a big fan of Rahman Saab since childhood. He gave me my break with ‘Ek Omkar’ and ‘Heer Heer.’ It was a dream come true,” she said, acknowledging his influence on her career.
Reflecting on “Dilbaro,” Harshdeep spoke about the emotional depth of the song. “Honestly, if you’ve seen the video, Alia didn’t lip-sync. The song is emotional, and the connection between a father and daughter resonates with everyone. That’s the real reason the song was so successful.”
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Her versatility as a singer has allowed her to explore various genres and languages. “Music is beyond any language or religion,” she said. “Dilbaro is a Hindi song, but it has Kashmiri words at the start. I’ve sung in Telugu, Tamil, and Punjabi. I don’t want to be confined to one genre,” she explained.
Harshdeep’s ability to connect emotionally through music has earned her admiration not only in the film industry but also within her community. She concluded the interview by emphasizing her mission to create meaningful music, sharing, “I want my songs to convey a good message and touch people’s hearts.”