Let's Talk Life.: December 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Be passionate enough, give your time to music and the returns would be much bigger and better than you expected, says, Bhaggesh Marathe, Indian classical vocalist

He is fun loving, he is talented and a great singer and above all a lovely person.. Lets Talk Life with Indian Classical Vocalist Bhaggesh Marathe, where he talks about his musical journey, a surname to live up to and his love for sports.

Kindly tell us something about yourself ?

This is Bhaggesh Marathe. I pursued a degree in Bachelors of Information Technology (IT) from K.C College. I have a special interest in sports and I like playing football and running is passion. Politics is something that does not interest me

What are you currently doing professionally?

I m a professional Indian classical vocalist. I perform in India as well as internationally and also train students who have keen interest in music.

What made you choose this career?

As my family from last 3 generations is into music, I actually could not think of anything as my career as I was born and bought up with music.

What kind of Music do you enjoy?

I love all type of and all genres of music. All kinds of music is always great but our ears gets attracted to specific kind of music the reason might be our surroundings or the culture that we are brought up in. Personally I enjoy Indian classical and Jazz music.

Having a legacy of Music , has it helped you in any ways to make a mark in the field?

Yes, of course having a legacy helps any artist to make a mark in any field. The basic struggle which others have to face is comparatively less to those who have a legacy in the field, but there are also some drawbacks as well as people expect something extra ordinary from you and meeting their expectations, sometimes can be a challenge

What is your take on the importance Classical Music has been given today? Is it receiving the respect that it earlier had?

Classical music is immortal. It will never die, it will only blossom. I think people respect classical music more than before. Earlier it was not done commercially. Earlier concerts were mostly free and artists fees were not that high. Nowadays artists charge a maximum budget and sponsors are always supportive for any concerts.

Apart from Singing , what do you do in your past time? Apart from singing I jog, socialize and attend concerts etc.

Perks of choosing your career?

Family support and guidance is the biggest perk as I get to learn something new everyday. Music is devotional and entertaining and I am a combination of both.

Challenges that you faced during your journey? How did you overcome them?

A lot of hardwork and difficulties come on your way ... Especially building your voice is the most important and difficult task.

How many years does it take for one to be a professional singer?

12-15 years

What was your 'Nothing is Impossible moment'?

After my first performance when I started getting confidence in me and my singing.

Lastly what advice would you give to the aspiring classical singers who want to make their mark in the field?

Gain knowledge as much as you can and don't expect anything in return from music. Be passionate enough give your time to music and the returns would be much better and bigger than you expected.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Have complete faith within yourself, says Actress Mrunal Thakur

She is beautiful, bubbly, rooted, always smiling and carries some kind of happiness wherever she goes. I have known her from my days of BMM , even when we did not know each other very well, a smile always was exchanged and then eventually we became friends. We had a common thread between us,Acting. She is following her dreams and has already started climbing the ladder of success. Let’s Talk Life with “Kumkum Bhagya” fame and an actress of various Marathi movies, Mrunal Thakur, where she talks about her journey as an actor and a BMM student, how she managed both the aspects beautifully and what she wants to convey to the aspiring actors.

Tell us about your journey from a BMM student to an Actor?

Today when I move out I see youngsters choosing various streams to make a mark in their career and the support they get from their parents is something I really appreciate, as it becomes a motivating factor for the children choosing the field they like.

Initially it used to be like parents used to put so much pressure on their kids that you have to opt for medical or engineering. Belonging from a typical maharashtrian family same thing happened with me but I somehow convinced my parents that opting for BMM would help me explore myself and expose me to various opportunities.

Attending college plus giving auditions was difficult. Alot of my friends said don't exert so much but I never stopped since acting was my passion and more than anything and everything I wanted to prove myself.

I got my first serial “Khaamoshiyan” during BMM and after my graduation I started getting offers for serials and movies. I did couple of Marathi movies and currently doing Zee TV’s “Kumkum Bhagya” and some upcoming Marathi movies.

What is your "Nothing is Impossible Moment"

It was when I got my first serial on Star Plus,and from then there is no looking back :)

What would you like to convey to aspiring actors?

For all the aspiring actors I just want to tell them is that you must have patience because in this field you really have to wait and have complete faith within yourself.

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