Melody Matters: Ankit Tiwari

Indian playback singer and music director Ankit Tiwari initially started his career by working on jingles and background scores for television shows. The Kanpur lad started his film journey at the age of 18 with films like Do Dooni Chaar and Sahib Biwi aur Gangster. In 2013, he hit gold with his song Sunn Raha Hai (Aashiqui 2), which fetched him several awards. We talk to Ankit about his musical favourites.

One song that you listen to on repeat mode on your iPod these days: The title track from Tum Bin 2

Five songs in the soundtrack of your life: Any song by Kishoreda and A R Rahman

A song that you love to listen to when you’re:
You’re happy and upbeat: Dil Cheez from Airlift
You’re really low: Mat Ja Re from Tanu Weds Manu Returns
You’re working out: Bailando by Enrique and Sean Paul

Music that you used to love as a kid or a teenager that you’re now embarrassed by: I can’t remember such song actually.

Your favourite time/way to listen to music during the day: Music is my bread and butter. I can listen to it through the entire day.

One band/musician you want a private concert from: Ricky Martin

One live act you would love to see at least once in your life: Coldplay