MUMBAI: His first stint with A R Rahman was way back in 2006 hit film Rang De Basanti after he sang the passionate song Khoon Chala – but what the Delhi 6 track Massakali did for him two years later, remains unmatched. Now eagerly awaiting the release of his first solo album, Mohit Chauhan is ready to enter the non-film scenario – almost eight years after Silk Route disbanded.

The solo album titled Fitoor, which has a live and acoustic feel is due for release coming October under the Universal label. Explaining the meaning, Chauhan says, "Fitoor means when something overwhelms your mind to the point of little insanity. This album is a result of the 'Fitoor' that has been on my head since I was born," he adds. Chauhan will also be touring with his new band under his own name.

The new band consists of former Silk Route drummer Kenny, guitar player Saurav, who is also the member of Parikrama, Subhash Pradhan on acoustic guitar and backing vocals, Vishal on Keyboards and Manas Choudhary on Bass, Didgeridoo. "I play the Harmonica and Mandolin," he smiles.

Composing aspirations

Meanwhile, Chauhan says he has been getting offers for composing for films, "I have been getting some offers to compose for films and at least one of the deals is in finalizing stage, but I am not really pushing myself to make music I am really happy to sing songs for composers." Chauhan is not new to film composing either, among his past composing works, is the song Guncha for the film Mai Meri Patni Aur Woh.

Future projects

Chauhan will soon be heard on Deepti Naval's debut film Do Paise Ki Dhoop Charaane ki Baarish. The music for the film is scored by Sandeep Shandiliyar and Chauhan is singing two tracks on the film.

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