Just nomination means a hell of a lot' 10 Jul 2008, 0024 hrs IST, SARIT RAY ,TNN Print<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3214859,prtpage-1.cms> EMail <javascript:openWindowmail('/mail/3214859.cms');> Discuss New Bookmark/Share <javascript:void(0)> Save<javascript:showdivlayer('3214859','t','close');> Write to Editor<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Just_nomination_means_a_hell_of_a_lot/articleshow/3214859.cms#write> <javascript:openslideshow('/slideshow/3215487.cms')> <javascript:openslideshow('/slideshow/3215487.cms')> Madhumita. (TOI Photo) As we enter her apartment, we see her little daughter Ira cycling near the stairs. She wants her picture taken too and comes and sits on mama's lap! You can already see signs of Madhumita's multitasking lifestyle.
The song Maha Maha (Mantra, shot on Charmme) that has paved the way for her into Tollywood recording studios may be a foot-tapping western number, but it's Hindustani Classical that Madhumita grew up learning, along with sisters, Pratichee of the Viva fame, and Sona, a singer who's worked with international band INXS. So, how come the decision to sing professionally came so late for her? "It was never a conscious professional decision. Growing up, I enjoyed singing at the drop of a hat. But I was busy with my career, while music was for enjoyment," says the MBA gold medallist who now works with Satyam Computers in the city. About her first playback experience, she says, "Touch wood...I've been fortunate. When I recorded Maha Maha, I wasn't even sure my voice would be retained. I'm pleasantly surprised the song has become such a hit, with drivers, tailors, everyone playing it!" She's also recorded the song in Tamil and Malayalam. She admits she was aware of the controversy around the song, yet heaps praise on the upcoming music director Anand. "He's shown faith in me as a newcomer, which is a big thing for a new music director," she says. What are her expectations of winning the forthcoming Filmfare (July 12th)? She admits frankly, "Just the nomination, against names like Chitra and Shreya Ghoshal, means a hell of a lot. I think it'd be anybody's dream!" Take her back to her growing up days and she says, "Pratichee's the youngest and Sona a year younger to me. We had a whale of a time growing up, and fought a lot...we still do!" she says, adding, "Despite father being in the navy and us moving around, we were always tutored in music." About Pratichee, she also says, "Tina (Pratichee) deserves all the fame she's got." It was during one of Pratichee's recordings, Madhumita tells us, that she met AR Rahman. "I'd mentioned I sing and he actually said he wanted to hear me! I couldn't believe I'd heard him right, but did sing impromptu!" Lastly, how does she manage time for music? "It's not impossible. Someone who says you can't do something you enjoy due to lack of time is basically lazy! I manage to sing, even with a daughter, house, job and gym routines," signs off the multi-tasker. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Just_nomination_means_a_hell_of_a_lot/articleshow/3214859.cms Click here<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Just_nomination_means_a_hell_of_a_lot/articleshow/3214859.cms#write> *to comment on this story.* Print<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-3214859,prtpage-1.cms> EMail <javascript:openWindowmail('/mail/3214859.cms');> Discuss New Bookmark/Share <javascript:void(0)> Save<javascript:showdivlayer('3214859','b','close');> Write to Editor<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India_Buzz/Just_nomination_means_a_hell_of_a_lot/articleshow/3214859.cms#write> -- regards, Vithur HELP EVER; HURT NEVER; LOVE ALL; SERVE ALL
