Girik Aman is the latest Punjabi rapper to make his mark in Bollywood. After he made his debut with Badshah in Take Your Sandals Off, he came up another single called Saree Waali Girl, featuring Sunny Leone. Girik will be seen making taking up a Bollywood project. In a quick chat, he tells us his musical favourites:
One song on repeat on your iPod these days:
Tu Mane Ya Mane Dildara by Wadali Brothers.
Five songs in the soundtrack of your life:
Brown Rang by Honey Singh, Blue Eyes by Honey Singh, Chaiya Chaiya from Dil Se, Muskurane Ki Wajah from the movie CityLights and Suno Na Sangemarmar from Youngistaan.
A song you love to listen to when you’re:
Happy and upbeat: High Heels by Honey Singh
Really low: Layi Bhi Na Gayi Te Nibhayi Bhi Na Gayi from Chalte Chalte
Is there any music you loved as a kid or teenager and now are embarrassed about?
Yes, So Gaya Yeh Jahan from Tezaab and Tirchi Topiwale from Tridev. I still love these songs, though.
How would you describe your taste in music?
It depends on my mood. But come to think of it, Sufi music is something that is very close to my heart.
Favourite time and way to listen to music?
While driving, I have loud music playing in my car. I also listen to music before I go to sleep.
One band or musician you’d want a private concert from?
I would love Akon perform a private concert for me.
One live act you’d want to see once in your life?
A.R. Rahman.
—As told to Aarti Bhanushali
