World Music Day, observed on the 21st of June annually, brings together music enthusiasts worldwide to celebrate the universal language of melodies. It serves as a reminder of music’s transformative power, breaking barriers and uniting people across cultures and borders. On this occasion, acclaimed lyricist Dr. Sagar takes us on a nostalgic trip back to 2011 when his debut song was beautifully sung by the renowned vocalist, Shreya Ghoshal.
For any artist, the first opportunity to showcase their talent is often an unforgettable experience. Dr. Sagar, now a celebrated Bollywood lyricist, reminisces about the euphoria he felt when his words found a voice in Shreya Ghoshal’s soulful rendition.
The enchanting combination of his lyrics and Shreya’s captivating vocals marked a significant milestone in his musical journey. Dr. Sagar takes us back to 2011, when his debut song as a lyricist, featured in the film “Yeh Stupid Pyaar,” was brought to life by the legendary Shreya Ghoshal.
Reflecting on his collaboration with Shreya Ghoshal, Dr. Sagar fondly recalls the moment, saying, “Looking back to the days when my first film, Yeh Stupid Pyaar, was released and I had penned down beautiful lyrics for it, but the song reached new heights when Shreya Ji sang it for me. Her soulful voice breathed life into my words, elevating them to new depths of emotional resonance. It was a testament to the power of music to touch hearts and evoke profound emotions through her voice and my lyrics.”
To experience the magic of their collaboration, you can listen to the song here:
Sharing more about his journey, Dr. Sagar says, “Music has always been my first love, and I have always had a deep passion for writing poems and songs. However, my personal journey hasn’t been without challenges. As a lyricist, I have faced numerous obstacles in understanding how to make a song a resounding success. But with my training at JNU and the support from Bollywood personalities, I have had the opportunity to reach where I am today.”
For those unfamiliar with Dr. Sagar’s work, he has penned songs for films like Music School, Maharani Season 2, Afwaah, Bheed, and many more. He has collaborated with eminent directors such as Sudhir Mishra, Anubhav Sinha, Subhash Kapoor, Neeraj Panday, Illayaraja, and Salim Suleman. Several notable singers from the film industry, including Arijit Singh, Jubin Nautiyal, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, Javed Ali, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Kailash Kher, Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, Sadhna Sargam, and Suresh Wadkar, have lent their voices to Dr. Sagar’s compositions, leaving a lasting impact on listeners.
This reinforces the idea that music transcends boundaries and has the power to deeply touch our souls. Let us cherish and celebrate the power of music not only on this special day but every day, as it has the ability to uplift, heal, and inspire us all.
