Sukriti Prakriti
&
KAKAR
As cliched as it may sound , tell us how it feels to have a twin sister who does exactly the same thing as you ?
Prakriti : We get asked about this a lot and each time I ’ d say it ’ s a blessing to have somebody that close to you do exactly the same thing as you because not only do you get comfortable knowing somebody understands all the good and bad days but you also stay motivated and focused . We try to work with as many different composers as we can otherwise some people tend to confuse our voices . But hopefully with the coming years and coming songs , people too will be able to differentiate our textures and styles in terms of singing .
Sukriti : It ' s really exciting to have someone right at home , someone as old as you , with the same passion and profession as you too ! It ' s like living with your best friend and having the same job . At the end of our day , we have so much to share with each other , so much to learn from each other and also be each other ' s go-to persons at every given point ! Being in an industry where there are the highest highs and lowest lows it ' s really comforting and amazing to have someone who ' s also family and is a constant support .
Right now , you are both in your high in Bollywood . Where or what do you see yourself doing 5 years down the line ?
Prakriti : 5 years down the line , the plan is to be known for being somebody who prioritized Independent music just as much as playback . My aim in 5 years is for people to not instantly know what I sound like but also what I look like . As we know singers , especially playback singers often get overshadowed by actresses . In the coming years , I want to focus on making my music putting it out there and being the face to my voice .
Sukriti : Five years down the line , looking at how the music industry is shaping in terms of Bollywood and independent music equally coming through and being accepted and received so well , I see myself hopefully content with some really good playback songs but along with that , I want to release my own music and be the face to my voice . These days , there is a very minimal margin for females to get a good song entirely to them , but hopefully in five years to come , we can make plenty for our own selves and be out there just as much !
In an age where every other day a new singer is born , how do you keep abreast with the changing industry ?
Prakriti : I think the key is to constantly be in touch with what ’ s working . To always be updated about the need of the moment in the industry . To be in sync with the sound , the trend and the new voices we hear . The industry is changing rapidly but it ’ s becoming more welcoming and experimental too . People are trying to be adventurous at the same time . But the key to keep pace with the change is to be out there doing something or the other reminding people you still exist and you ’ re here for more .
Sukriti : Honestly , I think it ' s a great time to be in the industry . Mostly because , as you mentioned there is a singer being born every day , but there is a new music director also discovered everyday so if you look like that , opportunities are maximised for everyone . One whole album these days has at least four music directors so there ' s a lot of scope for everyone . Yes , the competition is cut throat and you can ' t really lose focus but also I always feel like there ' s space and place for everyone to work peacefully together and be successful .
Who is that one composer you would love to work with and why ?
Prakriti : Pritam da . I ’ ve been the biggest Pritam da fan ever since I ’ ve wanted to be a singer . I personally love his song choices for his singers . Someday I ’ d love to know what kind of a song he may give me to sing . I feel recording his songs would be an incredible learning experience .
Sukriti : I have a bucket list here for sure . Vishal Shekhar , Pritam Da , AR Rahman and
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