Hariharan Reveals Untold Stories Behind Tu Hi Re, Ghazals, Love, Arijit, AR Rahman & Struggle Days

Legendary singer Hariharan joins us for an in-depth and heartfelt podcast where he opens up about life, love, music, struggles, ghazals, and timeless songs. From his early struggle days and his mother’s unforgettable “blank cheque” faith, to training under Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Hariharan shares powerful lessons on discipline, focus, and silencing inner noise. He also talks about the making of iconic songs like “Tu Hi Re,” “Bahon Ke Darmiyan,” “Hai Rama,” and “Jhonka Hawa Ka” with A.R. Rahman, his views on Arijit Singh, the importance of riyaz, and whether ghazal music is fading in India. The conversation ends with Hariharan singing live, discussing AI vs human singers, fan craze at concerts, and sharing priceless advice for young musicians. 0:00 – Hariharan Podcast Introduction & Highlights 1:42 – Love, Expectations & Life 4:20 – Why Hariharan Is Called “Ravi” at Home 6:00 – Musical Inspirations: Mehdi Hassan to Beatles 10:22 – Struggle Days & Mother’s “Blank Cheque” 13:36 – Training Under Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan 23:03 – Focus & Silencing Inner Noise 25:24 – Why Hariharan Still Lives on Rent 30:07 – Do Singers Need Heartbreak to Sing? 32:05 – Making of “Tu Hi Re” with A.R. Rahman 35:25 – Hariharan on Arijit Singh 37:00 – Riyaz: Daily Practice for Singers 39:49 – Is Ghazal Music Fading in India? 43:54 – Ghazal Legends Remembered 48:34 – Hariharan Sings Live 49:32 – Bollywood Journey 53:47 – Rejection & Industry Politics 59:53 – Gulshan Kumar & Hanuman Chalisa 1:02:59 – Stories Behind Iconic Songs 1:06:43 – Bahon Ke Darmiyan 1:07:52 – Fan Craze at Concerts 1:09:06 – Colonial Cousins Story 1:12:30 – AI vs Human Singers 1:15:18 – Advice to Young Singers 1:16:55 – Actors Suited to His Voice 1:18:59 – Message to Younger Self #Hariharan #HariharanPodcast #TuHiRe #ARRahman #GhazalMusic Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJZQddO3XTCdcLjN019FjA/join The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee and do not reflect the views of Pinkvilla Media Pvt Ltd Hit that subscribe button for epic celebrity house tours, podcasts, candid chats with your favorite stars, makeup magic, lifestyle, and so much more! Don’t forget to ring the bell icon so you never miss our exclusive videos! _______________________________________________ Business Enquiry: [email protected] _______________________________________________ Welcome to Pinkvilla – Pinkvilla is your one-stop destination for the best entertainment content and the latest cine-scoop, with 50M+ monthly site visitors and 15M+ social media following. We are also the premier content hub for the latest lifestyle trends, covering fashion, beauty, travel and much more! _______________________________________________ Pinkvilla Masterclass - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw5X9ICOU4ZLLIGJ0I_8twsjLIPTpp6w The Pinkvilla Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw5X9ICOU4Yv530HfM8MNEE6ep0jH60t Behind The Success - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw5X9ICOU4YsfCsDTLKtA4mQ8D617-7k Celebrity House Tours - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw5X9ICOU4avXDAOL_hauR74JPc3AuQe Cult Creators - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw5X9ICOU4brd5IYpnO7OBP4cbraauiM GRWM - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw5X9ICOU4ZEwzl4FoKViqFAPnOhBlcA _______________________________________________ Follow our social media handles & YouTube Channels to stay updated with the trendiest buzz in town! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkvilla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinkvillamedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pinkvilla Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinkvilla/ Pinkvilla Clips: https://youtube.com/@PinkvillaClips?si=BHdWA9xSJ7B5HyDB HindiRush: https://youtube.com/@HindiRush?si=lmrfoNSKt5RdNEfY Pop Radar: https://youtube.com/@pop_radar?si=vDb8bMoHTevyeGHx Pinkvilla Raw: https://youtube.com/@pinkvillaraw?si=nODgLitRHq_VyGpO Visit us at: https://www.pinkvilla.com