14 Mar 2025
Kumaar | The Lyricist Behind Bollywood’s Biggest Anthems | The Music Podcast
#TheMusicPodcast #Kumaar #BollywoodLyrics #HitSongs #LyricistLifeWe are excited to welcome one of Bollywood’s finest lyricists, Kumaar, on this episode of The Music Podcast with Tarsame Mittal! With a career spanning over two decades, Kumaar has penned some of the biggest chartbusters, from “Baby Doll” to “Sooraj Dooba Hai” and countless others. His words have shaped modern Bollywood music, creating songs that have become anthems of celebration and nostalgia.In this insightful conversation, Kumaar takes us through his incredible journey—how a young boy from Punjab with no industry connections made his mark in Bollywood. He shares the fascinating story behind the superhit track ‘Ishq Tera Tadpave’ and how it turned into a cult classic that still dominates parties today. We go further into the art of songwriting, exploring how he balances meaningful lyrics with the growing demand for viral, catchy hooks in today’s music landscape. Kumaar also gives us a peek into the funniest and most unexpected studio moments—working with legends like Meet Bros, Pritam, and Bhushan Kumar, among others, and how those collaborations have shaped his career. As the music industry evolves, so does the role of lyricists. We discuss the challenges they face, from the constant battle for fair royalties to the impact of AI on songwriting and the future of lyrical creativity. Kumaar opens up about the biggest misconceptions surrounding Bollywood lyricists and what it truly takes to succeed in this highly competitive field. He also reflects on what legacy means to him and shares invaluable advice for aspiring lyricists who want to make a lasting impact in the industry.This episode is packed with stories, insights, and candid revelations from a master of words. If you love Bollywood music, songwriting, or just great conversations, you won’t want to miss this!📺 Watch the full episode and listen to the audio version on all major streaming platforms! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful conversations on The Music Podcast! 🎙🎵💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and suggest future guests or topics. Connect with us at themusicpodcast01@gmail.com and be part of our growing community!_______________________________EPISODE CHAPTERS - 00:00 - Precap & Disclaimer 01:21 - Introduction 03:22 - Early Days of Career05:48 - ‘Ishq Tera Tadpave’ Story 08:58 - Lyrics, Vibes and Hit Songs10:54 - Funny Recording Session Moments 12:48 - Staying True to your Roots16:26 - External Factors Affecting the Profession18:15 - Staying Isolated and Building Attitude 22:30 - Story behind his Iconic Hits27:46 - Kummar’s Writing Techniques31:47 - Experience with Corporate Spaces33:48 - Working with Aspiring Composers35:40 - Credits for Lyricwriters38:30 - Financial Viability of the Profession40:56 - Writing for Multiple Genres & Using AI 45:00 - Unique Experiences with Different Composers47:12 - Amaal Malik’s Message 48:25 - #AskTheGuest01:02:22 - Handling Rejection & Competition01:07:23 - Improvement in Industry and Opportunities with Kumaar01:14:21 - Important Moments & People in Life01:17:08 - Dreams & Legacy 01:21:18 - Thankyou! 01:21:29 - OutroFollow Kumaar: 🔹 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kumaarofficial/ 🔹 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/kumaarlyricswriter/-------------------------------------Host: Tarsame MittalGuest: Kumaar🎧 Audio Credits:Dialogue Editor, Mix & Master by Nikhil BhagwatProducer & Content Head - Vinita SabberwalBusiness Head - Dimple Mehta🎬 The Crew:Content Team - Abhineet Mandal & Janice FernandesHead of Production – Sahil ChoubeyPost Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush RajpootContent Researcher – Princy Surana
