Tune in: Melody matters

Believed to be one of the most promising young composers in Bollywood, Amaal Mallik made his debut with Jai Ho, going on to belt out chartbusters like Chaar Shanivaar, Sooraj Dooba Hai and Kar Gayi Chull. Coming up next for the youngster is M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story and Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya. A quick chat with Amaal about his musical favourites:

One song on repeat on your iPod these days Florence and the Machine’s Never Let Me Go.

Five songs in the soundtrack of your life: Imagine Dragons’ I’m On Top Of The World, Nickleback’s Far Away, Saliva’s Make Me a Superstar, Sooraj Dooba Hai and Yeh Dooriyan.

A song you love to listen to when you’re: Happy and upbeat: Ilahi from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Really low: My father’s song, Zamane Mein Sabhi Ko, sung by Hariharan. Working out: This Is The New Sh*t by Marilyn Manson.

Is there any music you loved as a kid or teenager and now are embarrassed about Music is never embarrassing; it’s an expression and every era has its own style.

How would you describe your taste in music I like music that’s crazy, bizarre, and yet catchy. I love unexpected words and random music interludes.

Favourite time and way to listen to music I make my music on the go and I like listening to music all the time in my car.

One band or musician you’d want a private concert from Elton John with Evanescence. It’s impossible!

One live act you’d want to see once in your life Coldplay