| ‘An army of bodyguards does not make you a real gangster’: Hard Kaur |
22nd Nov 2014
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Taran Kaur aka Hard Kaur.
The British-Indian rapper and singer Taran Kaur Dhillon, better known as Hard Kaur, recently shared secrets of her personal and professional life in a candid chat with Guardian20 during a short stopover in Chandigarh.
You are a frequent visitor to the city. Is there a particular reason?
Yes, I love visiting Punjab and Chandigarh for the simple reason that people here are genuine and good human beings. At least they don't fake like those in the glam world! This place is like a meditation center for me and that's another reason for coming here.
From singing to composing music; tell us something about the changeover.
Even though I've composed music for my tracks, everyone perceives me as a rapper composing only party songs. A couple of years ago I happened to meet Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Atul Agnihotri, who asked me to compose a song for their upcoming movie Oh Teri and that was the turning point when people started recognizing me as a prolific composer.
What is there on the cards for your fans and what are your expectations from Aashiq Mizaaj?
I never talk beforehand about my upcoming projects as I believe it's a bad omen, but I've couple of songs with E. Nivas and Vashu Bhagnani. As for Aashiq Mizaaj, all I can say is that I've got a whole new team who has done pretty well.
If you have to pick one of your favorite songs which one would it be?
Move your Body, my maiden Bollywood song, is close to my heart and is as fresh as ever but Chaar Baj Gaye is my favourite because I enjoyed the freedom that was offered to me while doing that song.
You have referred to 1984 as the year that changed your life in the Coke Studio performance with Bhanvari Devi. How did it change your life?
1984 was the year when my father was killed in the communal riots. "Man proposes and god disposes" goes the old adage. This is how I can define the life that I have lived so far.
Are you scared of anything?
No, I am not scared of anything. I don't even have an army of bodyguards around me. Do you know why? Because I am the real "gangster" who does not believe in showing off. Loads of bling, travelling in chauffeur-driven swanky SUVs or being surrounded by bodyguards doesn't make you a gangster. Nothing scares me and I know I can destroy anyone. But I always say that my mother is the real "Hard" Kaur, I am just a franchise.
What gives you the strength to carry on and on?
I love when my fans come to me and say "Don't change". When my mother hugs me and says "Never change", it gives me a lot of strength and enough food for thought.
Any acting plans up your sleeve?
No, acting is not my cup of tea. You need a lot of patience to be an actor. I am a restless person. I want to do something or the other every day whereas a major actor has one or two movies every year, which is too less work for me.
What's your take on reality shows?
I have understood the ground reality behind the 'reality shows'. I've been a part of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa and I know how not to respond in order to avoid a controversy. I have been receiving offers from different reality shows, including Bigg Boss, but I try to concentrate more on music for now. Of late, reality shows have earned more brickbats than bouquets.
http://www.sunday-guardian.com/young-restless/an-army-of-bodyguards-does-not-make-you-a-real-gangster-hard-kaur
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