Over the years, Mika Singh has established himself as a force to reckon with. Apart from Sawan Main Lag Gayi Aag, Mika has lent his voice to several hit Bollywood songs including Mauja Hi Mauja, Aankh Maarey, Bas Ek King and Dhanno among others. While Mika is now one of the most bankable names in the industry, the singer, in an exclusive interview recalled his initial days.
The singer recounted that his friend and singer Shaan, who is also hosting Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti, had once advised him to not travel in luxurious cars.
“Jab mai aaya tha, Shaan mujhe bolte the aap badi badi gadio mei mat aaya karo, kyuki yaha pe kam nahi milta. Aap sirf aise aaya karo, auto mei aaao, toh kaam dege log,” said Mika, adding that this was what he wanted to change.
“I thought I had to change things. That a singer shouldn’t only be seen in singing shows but should get opportunities everywhere. Aaj aap koi bhi reality show uthaao, uspe aapko ek singer nazar aayega, bhale hi wo singer ko dance ka a na aata ho, lekin wo dancing show pe judge kar raha hai. Why? Because he’s popular. Then he will also be seen in a comedy show,” he said.
Mika further added: “This is what I wanted, to uplift our singer community. Today, every Punjabi singer is getting a chance and I am happy. This was my dream – singers should be given respect, not just handed over just the best singer award…”
Asked about his biggest struggles, Mika explains that he doesn’t count them as struggles but hard work. “Struggle is when you are not finding work. But I was happy even when I was getting work for Rs 100 because I was getting my salary. Jitni meri uss waqt haisiyat thi, jitna mujhe milna chaiye tha… And over time, I worked on myself, and my salary increased. So I don’t believe in struggles, I believe in hard work,” explained Mika, who will now star in Swayamvar – Mika Di Vohti, a reality show set to air on Star Bharat. A total of 12 contestants will participate in the show and compete to become Mika’s wife.
