Alisha Chinai On Her Comeback, Kajra Re, Auto-Tune, AI & Today’s Music Industry | Game Changers Ep 5
Game Changers of India
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From 'Made In India' to 'Kajra Re', Alisha Chinai has lived through some of the most fascinating chapters of Indian music. 🎶✨
In our Game Changers with Komal Nahta - The Music Series conversation, Alisha gets candid about staying relevant in an ever-changing industry, the journey that followed the massive success of 'Made In India', and the unexpected story behind her comeback with 'Kajra Re '.
She opens up about her confidence, taking a break at the peak of her career, adapting to changing times, the evolution of recording, Auto-Tune and AI in music, and what artists really experience behind the spotlight. She also shares what it takes to prepare for a song, her thoughts on formal training, reality shows and the singers she enjoys listening to today.
And of course, there are some stories you haven’t heard before, including her first recording after Bappi Da discovered her, her acting audition with Aamir Khan, and how 'Kajra Re' came together.
A candid conversation with a voice that has seen the industry change, and changed with it.
🎙️ Alisha Chinai on Game Changers with Komal Nahta — FULL EPISODE OUT NOW!
00:00 — Promo
02:07 — Where Does Alisha Chinai Stand in Today’s Music Industry?
02:47 — What Does It Take to Stay Relevant in the Music Industry Today?
04:11 — Did Alisha Expect “Made in India” to Become Such a Massive Hit?
06:11 — Life After “Made in India”: How Did the Success Change Her Career?
08:22 — What Makes Alisha Chinai So Confident?
08:55 — Alisha Chinai on Her Childhood & Early Years
11:15 — How Her Voice Matched the Actress on Screen
12:33 — Recording Then vs Now: How Has the Process Changed?
13:31 — How Bappi Da Discovered Alisha Chinai
16:20 — Was Her Sultry Voice a Conscious Choice or a Natural Identity?
20:24 — How Important Is a Chartbuster for Getting More Songs & Stage Shows?
21:50 — Why Did Alisha Take a Break at the Peak of Her Career?
26:27 — How Does Alisha Handle Difficult Crowds at Live Shows?
28:40 — Alisha’s Comeback & The Story Behind “Kajra Re”
32:07 — Alisha Chinai as an Actress: Her Audition With Aamir Khan
35:43 — Singers’ Rights in Today’s Music Industry: Alisha’s Take
37:43 — What Does Burnout Feel Like for an Artist?
42:02 — Who Is Alisha’s Favourite Singer Today?
44:30 — Can Auto-Tune Really Make Everyone a Singer?
46:36 — Is Formal Training Important for a Singer?
47:53 — How Does Alisha Prepare for a Song Recording?
50:51 — Why Alisha Finds AI in Music Exciting
53:40 — If Alisha Chinai Were Starting Her Career Today…
56:01 — Alisha Chinai on Reality Shows
58:00 — Audience Questions
1:00:01 — Rapid Fire With Alisha Chinai ⚡
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Alisha Chinai On Her Comeback, Kajra Re, Auto-Tune, AI & Today’s Music Industry | Game Changers Ep 5
Game Changers of India
56,076 views
From 'Made In India' to 'Kajra Re', Alisha Chinai has lived through some of the most fascinating chapters of Indian music. 🎶✨
In our Game Changers with Komal Nahta - The Music Series conversation, Alisha gets candid about staying relevant in an ever-changing industry, the journey that followed the massive success of 'Made In India', and the unexpected story behind her comeback with 'Kajra Re '.
She opens up about her confidence, taking a break at the peak of her career, adapting to changing times, the evolution of recording, Auto-Tune and AI in music, and what artists really experience behind the spotlight. She also shares what it takes to prepare for a song, her thoughts on formal training, reality shows and the singers she enjoys listening to today.
And of course, there are some stories you haven’t heard before, including her first recording after Bappi Da discovered her, her acting audition with Aamir Khan, and how 'Kajra Re' came together.
A candid conversation with a voice that has seen the industry change, and changed with it.
🎙️ Alisha Chinai on Game Changers with Komal Nahta — FULL EPISODE OUT NOW!
00:00 — Promo
02:07 — Where Does Alisha Chinai Stand in Today’s Music Industry?
02:47 — What Does It Take to Stay Relevant in the Music Industry Today?
04:11 — Did Alisha Expect “Made in India” to Become Such a Massive Hit?
06:11 — Life After “Made in India”: How Did the Success Change Her Career?
08:22 — What Makes Alisha Chinai So Confident?
08:55 — Alisha Chinai on Her Childhood & Early Years
11:15 — How Her Voice Matched the Actress on Screen
12:33 — Recording Then vs Now: How Has the Process Changed?
13:31 — How Bappi Da Discovered Alisha Chinai
16:20 — Was Her Sultry Voice a Conscious Choice or a Natural Identity?
20:24 — How Important Is a Chartbuster for Getting More Songs & Stage Shows?
21:50 — Why Did Alisha Take a Break at the Peak of Her Career?
26:27 — How Does Alisha Handle Difficult Crowds at Live Shows?
28:40 — Alisha’s Comeback & The Story Behind “Kajra Re”
32:07 — Alisha Chinai as an Actress: Her Audition With Aamir Khan
35:43 — Singers’ Rights in Today’s Music Industry: Alisha’s Take
37:43 — What Does Burnout Feel Like for an Artist?
42:02 — Who Is Alisha’s Favourite Singer Today?
44:30 — Can Auto-Tune Really Make Everyone a Singer?
46:36 — Is Formal Training Important for a Singer?
47:53 — How Does Alisha Prepare for a Song Recording?
50:51 — Why Alisha Finds AI in Music Exciting
53:40 — If Alisha Chinai Were Starting Her Career Today…
56:01 — Alisha Chinai on Reality Shows
58:00 — Audience Questions
1:00:01 — Rapid Fire With Alisha Chinai ⚡
Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with industry Game Changers.
Also, follow us on:
Twitter: [@GCofIndiac](https://x.com/GCofIndiac)
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Facebook: [@komal.nahta](Facebook: komal.nahta)
Twitter: [@komalnahta](Twitter: komalnahta)
Instagram: [@komal.nahta](Instagram: komal.nahta)
YouTube: [@KomalNahtaOfficial](@komalnahtaofficial)
⚡️ NOTE: All the above content is freshly created by our team.
All copyrights for the above content are owned by us.
#AlishaChinai #MadeInIndia #KajraRe #BappiDa #BappiLahiri #Bollywood #BollywoodMusic #HindiFilmMusic #IndianMusic #PlaybackSinger #MusicIndustry #BollywoodSongs #MusicLegends #AlishaChinaiInterview #AamirKhan #AIinMusic #AutoTune #GameChangersWithKomalNahta #KomalNahta #GameChangers #MusicSeries #MusicPodcast