Sukhwinder Singh on Jai Ho, AR Rahman, Shah Rukh Khan, Chak De India, Gulzar Saab & More | Podcast

In this exclusive Pinkvilla conversation, Sukhwinder Singh, the powerful voice behind India’s biggest anthems, shares never-heard stories from his legendary career. From the untold journey of “Jai Ho” and its global Oscar-winning success to working closely with A.R. Rahman, Shah Rukh Khan, Gulzar Saab, and Aditya Chopra, this interview is packed with rare insights. Sukhwinder Singh opens up about Rahman’s midnight recording process, the making of iconic songs like Chak De! India, Beedi Jalaile, Ramta Jogi, Bismil, and Haule Haule, and his honest take on AI music vs human emotion. He also shares life lessons, spiritual beliefs, and why he sometimes refuses money for songs. 00:00:00 – Introduction: Sukhwinder Singh | Voice Behind India’s Biggest Anthems 00:01:36 – Untold Story of “Jai Ho” & Slumdog Millionaire Success 00:02:32 – Why Subhash Ghai Rejected “Jai Ho” for Yuvvraaj 00:04:12 – A.R. Rahman’s Life-Changing Call: Bollywood to Hollywood 00:06:41 – Sukhwinder Singh’s Singing Process & Pre-Recording Rituals 00:09:24 – Working with A.R. Rahman: God, Guru & Friend Equation 00:11:50 – Why A.R. Rahman Records Music Only at Midnight 00:15:09 – Making of “Ramta Jogi” & First Meeting Vishal Bhardwaj 00:16:30 – How “Beedi Jalaile” Became a Duet | Langda Tyagi Story 00:21:32 – Collaborating with Shah Rukh Khan & Anand L. Rai 00:23:14 – Funny Truth Behind “Slow Motion Angreza” & Milkha Singh 00:26:03 – Shah Rukh Khan Off-Screen: Real Bond with Sukhwinder Singh 00:28:43 – AI Music vs Human Emotion: Sukhwinder Singh’s Honest Take 00:31:55 – Recording “Bismil” for Haider: Power, Pain & Performance 00:35:25 – Behind the Scenes of A.R. Rahman’s Taal Album 00:41:20 – M.F. Husain’s Studio Visit & A Song as a Gift 00:43:06 – Birth of “Chak De! India” | Hockey Legend’s Inspiration 00:48:47 – Making of “Haule Haule” & Aditya Chopra’s First Reaction 00:53:04 – Decoding “Ibn-e-Batuta” Lyrics with Gulzar Saab 00:57:19 – Why Sukhwinder Singh Refuses to Take Money for Some Songs 01:01:29 – Life Lessons from Bollywood: Karma Is the Only Religion #SukhwinderSingh #JaiHo #ARRahman #ChakDeIndia 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