Kavita Seth is one of the few A-List singers who works on her terms and yet manages to keep an open mind on different genres of music.

When she is not comfortable with a song , she turns it down even if it’s a high- profile  like ‘Sigree’ from Khiladi 786. But her believes also gets her award(s) like her rendition of ‘Tumhi ho Bhandu’ (Cocktail). Radioandmusic.com caught up for a quick tete-a-tete with Seth on her professional philosophy.

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What is your reason for not wanting to sing ‘item’ numbers or songs with innuendo/ commercial Bollywood or pop songs? That’s where the money and fame is?

Honestly there is no opposition towards item numbers. I don’t understand this segregation. For me anything with a good composition is worth giving a chance. Now, one can name it an ‘Item Number’, ‘Sad Number’ etc. Money and Fame will come irrespective. I have been quite positive and steady about my terms and it has worked brilliantly so far.

In this day and age of commercialization of music, don’t you feel your talent and reach is restricted by sticking to beautiful and meaningful songs?

No the very fact that it is recognized over and over again on platforms. If you notice none of my songs are road blocked or forcefully promoted across platforms. Then too they are able to create a strong impact, for the simple reason that they have a soul. I don’t underestimate commercial songs, as they do give you a lot of monetary privilege. For me though, priorities are different.

How does the awards for ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ feel? And what do the awards mean to you?

They are very reassuring, especially for an artist like me. They make me believe that my decisions are right and positive. I am not seen in parties or in the company of the industry. All, I do Riyaaz the entire day, spend quality time with my sons and family and sing with my soul.

What is your opinion of technology in the music business- from voice modulators to digital availability of music?

My perception and opinion towards it is very simple. Anything that helps enhance music and its quality is good. Although, utilizing this platform for totally changing a singers voice is not right.

What are the projects you are working on? And how is your album ‘Ek Din’ doing?

Ek Din has got tremendous response, I am glad that again going with my gut (feeling) has always surprised me in a good way. Also, other projects are plenty, but it’s too soon to comment.

What are your forecast for 2013 and your wish list for the year- With whom would you like to perform/ any album in the pipeline?

Certainly with the great and legendary AR Rahman and there are some really interesting projects mid of the year looking forward to their release. I am really keen on exploring the teaching route, healing people through my music. I have pretty much said what I wished for.