Ten most stunningly popular songs of singing star Jubin Nautiyal on YouTube
By Asjad NazirJun 17, 2022
THE last few years have been truly incredible for Jubin Nautiyal.
The Indian sensation has become one of the most popular south Asian singers globally by mixing up monster solo hits with huge Bollywood numbers and sell-out live performances. This month the popular star embarks on his hotly anticipated debut UK tour with concerts at Morningside Arena in Leicester (25) and OVO Arena in London (26).
To prepare you for the shows, Eastern Eye put a playlist together of his 10 monster hits, which have clocked up huge YouTube views.
Lut Gaye: The emotion-filled love song powered by the unmistakable vocals of Jubin Nautiyal has quickly gained over 1.1 billion YouTube views since it released in February 2021. The song, with an eye-catching music video headlined by Emraan Hashmi, has marvellous music by Tanishk Bagchi and beautiful lyrics by Manoj Muntashir.
Tum Hi Aana: The only thing most people remember from flop film Marjaavaan is this fantastic song. The singer’s silky-smooth voice put a lot of feeling into the romance-filled song, which has music by Payal Dev and lyrics from Kunaal Vermaa. The song, which has over a billion views collectively, is also filled with marvellous musical breaks.
Raataan Lambiyan: This stunning song from successful film Shershaah was a real star-making moment for the singer and brought him to wider attention globally. The delightful duet featuring the female vocals of Asees Kaur beautifully captures the angst of a couple who has distance between them. Tanishk Bagchi delivers the music and lyrics on a song that has collectively received more than a billion views.
Humnava Mere: This standalone single starts off with a beautiful poem and drifts into delightful romantic singing. The music by Rocky-Shiv allows the stunning vocals to draw emotions out of the lyrics written by Manoj Muntashir, in a song that has been viewed over 762 million times.
Taaron Ke Shehar: The singer teamed up with Neha Kakkar with this wonderful love duet, which has over 573 million views. Jaani delivers the music and lyrics on a song that shines a love-filled spotlight on a forbidden romantic bond. It is accompanied by an interesting music video revolving around an outlaw couple.
Dil Galti Kar Baitha Hai: The standalone single was another interesting exploration of falling deeply in love. The song combines a contemporary and Bollywood element with a Sufi flavour. He teams up with Meet Bros, Shardul Rathod, and Manoj Muntashir on music and lyrics for a very catchy upbeat song that has a beautiful energy. It has over 475 million views.
Meri Aashiqui: Jubin has made a name for himself with original compositions, but with this he delivered a stunning cover version of a Bollywood classic and made it his own. With the help of musician Rochak Kohli and lyricist Rashmi Virag he brilliantly breathes new life into the iconic classic.
Bewafa Tera Masoom Chehra: The stunningly talented singer delivers another masterclass in romance with this emotion filled song about heartbreak and not being able to forget someone. There is a nice upbeat qawwali and ghazal inspired influence injected into a musically rich song composed by Rochak Kohli and written poetically by Rashmi Virag, which has over 400 million views.
Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka: Sad songs are supposed to be slow, but with this he managed to put across an emotion-filled sentiment in a melodious free-flowing song that has a power-filled energy. Jubin’s voice wonderfully wraps itself around catchy music by Meet Bros and sentiments by ace lyricist Manoj Muntashir. It has over 310 million views.
Barsaat Ki Dhun: There have been great romance-inspired Indian rain songs across the decades and this ranks right up there with the very best. Rochak Kohli is on composing duties and Rashmi Virag delivers the lyrics on a top tune filled with love from start to finish. Viewed over 300 million times, it shows that no male singer currently does romantic numbers like Jubin Nautiyal. That is why his shows will be well-worth watching.
Jubin Nautiyal will be in concert at Morningside Arena, 31 Charter Street, Leicester LE1 3UD on June 25 and OVO Arena, Arena Square, Engineers Way, London HA9 0AA on June 26. Visit www.rockonmusicuk.com
ACTOR Raj Ghatak praised the enduring appeal of The Producers as he takes on a role in the hit Broadway show, now playing in the West End.
Ghatak is the first person of colour to portray Carmen Ghia, the flamboyant partner of eccentric director Roger DeBris (Trevor Ashley) and, consequently, his character is dressed in the south Asian attire of sherwani (tunic) and kurta pyjama.
In an interview with Eastern Eye, he said, “The world was arguably a happier place when it was first written.
“But what we’re finding now is that audiences are so grateful to laugh. They sit down, immerse themselves in the story, and forget everything else. That’s the power of theatre.”
Describing the show as a kind of “therapy” for modern times, Ghatak said, “Audiences tell us how welcome it is to laugh so hard again”.
It is the first major London revival of American filmmaker and actor Mel Brooks’ classic, which earned an unprecedented 12 Tony Awards, and has transferred from a sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory to the Garrick Theatre.
Based on Brooks’ 1967 cult film, the story follows two desperate Broadway producers who scheme to get rich by producing a flop, only for their plan to go hilariously wrong.
Trevor Ashley as Roger DeBris and Ghatak as Carmen Ghia in The Producers
Teeming with Brooks’ signature wit, the show delights in its irreverence, sending up everything from show business to politics. Ghatak said, “It’s massively exciting to be part of it. And this time around, they’ve leaned in to my ethnicity. I wear a kurta pajama and a sherwani – things that have obviously never been done before. It gives us visibility.”
Two decades ago, Ghatak starred in Bombay Dreams, AR Rahman’s West End musical produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, that became a cultural turning point for British Asian performers.
Ghatak recalled how the show “broke the glass ceiling for south Asian actors”.
He said, “At the time, it was just a job – a very high-profile one. But, years later, people tell me they were taken to see that show as children, and because of it, they felt they had permission to be an actor. That’s something that was never the case in my day.”
That generational shift is something Ghatak takes pride in. “When I look back, it feels like we’ve come a long way. But we still have a long way to go.”
Being part of The Producers brought Ghatak face to face with one of his heroes. Brooks himself, now 99, had to approve his casting.
The actor said, “They filmed my meeting. I met the team on a Friday afternoon, and on Monday morning they said, ‘Pending Mel Brooks’ approval, we’d like to offer you the role.’ I remember thinking, if I don’t get his approval, does this mean I can’t do the job?”
The cast had four weeks of full-time rehearsals. “For that production, I watched both films,” Ghatak said, referring to the 1967 original and the 2005 version with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.
“I wanted to understand the source material. I’m a firm believer that if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Otherwise, you’re changing something for the sake of it. But rehearsals are where you experiment and play.” He credited both Brooks’ writing and Patrick Marber’s direction for the show’s humour.
“Our director comes from a background of plays. My own background is in plays, TV and film. So, we both approached this with the idea that, however heightened the situation or character, it must be grounded in truth,” he said.
Ghatak trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and Queen Mary University in London and has worked with Emma Thompson, Nicole Kidman, Riz Ahmed, Sir Derek Jacobi, Ewan M c G r e - g o r, Hugh Jackman and Benedict Cumberbatch. His stage credits include The Kite Runner, Life of Pi, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and The Father and the Assassin. He has worked with some of the most respected directors in theatre, including Dominic Cooke, Indhu Rubasingham, Rufus Norris, Kerry Michael and now Marber.
Despite his achievements, the actor is conscious of the ongoing struggles for representation. He said, “As much as the situation has improved, we’ve still got a long way to go. Roles that challenge me, excite me. There are so many stories from the Asian subcontinent and diaspora that deserve to be told.
“When I started, there were very few people I could look to as role models. That’s why I’ve become such a champion for diversity and inclusion.”
Born and raised in north London to Bengali parents from Kolkata, he grew up surrounded by music and culture.
“My father was a doctor, and my mother was a chemistry teacher,” Ghatak said, adding, “But there was always music at home. My father sings Rabindra Sangeet, my mother plays guitar, and my sister is a classical singer.” Initially, he didn’t see acting as a viable career. “I went to a very academic school.
My interests were split between medical sciences and the performing arts.”
Eventually, he followed his childhood passion and trained as an actor.
He said, “A show like The Producers challenges me in a different way - it makes me laugh and it makes me think. That’s what keeps me passionate about the work.”
Asked what continues to excite him about musical theatre, Ghatak said, “Being in this show and telling this story. The comedy, the chaos, the craft… it’s such a joy. And to be the only person of colour among the six principal cast members, representing our community on such a stage, that’s something I’m proud of.”
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