In the world of music, there are few stories as harmonious and melodious as that of Sunidhi Nayak, an accomplished musician and singer hailing from India. Renowned for her mesmerizing voice and deep-rooted passion for music, Sunidhi Nayak’s journey is one marked by talent, dedication, and a love that transcends borders. Sunidhi’s affinity for music blossomed at a young age. Surrounded by the rich tapestry of Indian melodies and rhythms, she found solace and inspiration in the power of song. With a voice that resonated with emotion and soul, she quickly made a name for herself in the local music scene, captivating audiences with her performances. During an exclusive interview with TINDS, Sunidhi shared with us her story of coming this far in her career.
TINDS: Tell us a little about your childhood.
Sunidhi: I was born and raised in Asansol, a city in West Bengal, India. I started learning music from my mother at the very young age of three. My father was an income tax officer along with being a theater actor. I would often visit the theater with my father after his office to attend the rehearsals. I started learning music at a very young age and I believe I am still learning.
TINDS: What three words describe you the best?
Sunidhi: Courageous, Hard-working and Loveable.
TINDS: Do you think the training is very necessary for any musician in order to elevate the quality of music that they are eventually executing?
Sunidhi: I feel very blessed that I have had all the lessons and training and that too from such an early age. I started getting involved in music when I was not even aware of the purpose. I am very grateful to my parents for making me do what they did like take me to music classes every week. The training definitely helps, it enriches the ability of the musician. However, there are several blessed musicians, who were simply born with a voice like no other.
TINDS: When and how did you decide to pursue music as a career?
Sunidhi: Instead of all the efforts put in by my parents to teach me music, I myself had a sort of liking for music. I learned music from Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty from my childhood. Everything that I know about musical grammar, like scales and notations, I know from him. These are rather hard stuff to get a hold of but also interesting at the same time. I did not think I would pursue music as a career when I was young, in fact I wanted to be a lawyer. It was my father who suggested I learn something that they couldn’t and he wanted me to learn music. I got admitted into Shantiniketan and finished my graduation, masters and research from there.
TINDS: How many instruments do you play?
Sunidhi: I play the harmonium and tanpura very well. I learned how to play the esraj while in Shantiniketan. I can play a little piano and guitar as well.
TINDS: How do you think the music is different from here in Bangladesh compared to that of West Bengal?
Sunidhi: This is a very difficult question and I think the answer could go on forever. I believe the music is rich in its own ways in both east and west of Bengal. People have different cultures and norms that they practice I believe. I think in India, children are often put to learn music at a very young age whereas that is not the case here in Bangladesh.
TINDS: How was the experience of your recently launched very first album?
Sunidhi: I think a lot of confidence is required in order to do your own music. I am very happy with everything the way it happened. I have composed several songs earlier as well but I feel I was never fully content maybe. I wondered if people would listen to my music. The name of the album “Arale” resembles who I am as a person in general. My friends appreciated me a lot which gave me the courage to finally release the album. We worked for two years behind this and all of the time spent was absolutely worth it.
TINDS: What is it like being the wife of such a renowned singer like Arnob?
Sunidhi: It is often very easy and hard at the same time. I think that’s what makes up a marriage. I think things would have probably been different or maybe even complicated if I was married to someone from a different profession. If thought of from that perspective, we both value and respect each other as artists and are able to prioritize what is important for the both of us.
TINDS: What have you had to struggle with coming this far?
Sunidhi: People often think music is just something that we do, but there is so much more to it. Just like any other language, music has its history, grammar, chords and what not. It is hard to explain to somebody with little understanding that music is just not about singing.
TINDS: What would your advice be to young musicians?
Sunidhi: The very young musicians that there are, the gen Z I would say, are very stubborn in some way or the other and I think they have their very own unique style which is very impressive. I would advise people to stay very close and true to their roots because that is very important. Everyone has their own style and it is important to have one as well, but it is also essential to understand where we are coming from and stay true to our roots.
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