When I started out, there was so much work that I couldn't think of doing anything else. I would go for recordings by 8.30 A.M., that, too, in trains. I used to come home at night. I was travelling alone everywhere.

I missed out on my childhood. I had to work hard, but I was immediately given a place in playback.

I feel God has sent me to Earth to sing. I started singing when I was five, but I don't think I've worked as hard as many other people.

I think playback singing has a lot to do with voice acting. I would suggest to all the youngsters to understand the character, situation, and the story behind the songs. That is when you can add soul to the rendition which, I think, is missing in today's music.

I have a fierce temper. I've mastered it over the years, but when I'm angry, no one can force me to do anything I don't want to.

There are so many songs that I could not sing the way I wanted to. When such songs come on television or radio, I shut them off or leave the room.