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We 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!

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EPISODE CHAPTERS -

00:00 - Precap & Disclaimer
01:21 - Introduction
03:22 - Early Days of Career
05:48 - ‘Ishq Tera Tadpave’ Story
08:58 - Lyrics, Vibes and Hit Songs
10:54 - Funny Recording Session Moments
12:48 - Staying True to your Roots
16:26 - External Factors Affecting the Profession
18:15 - Staying Isolated and Building Attitude
22:30 - Story behind his Iconic Hits
27:46 - Kummar’s Writing Techniques
31:47 - Experience with Corporate Spaces
33:48 - Working with Aspiring Composers
35:40 - Credits for Lyricwriters
38:30 - Financial Viability of the Profession
40:56 - Writing for Multiple Genres & Using AI
45:00 - Unique Experiences with Different Composers
47:12 - Amaal Malik’s Message
48:25 - #AskTheGuest
01:02:22 - Handling Rejection & Competition
01:07:23 - Improvement in Industry and Opportunities with Kumaar
01:14:21 - Important Moments & People in Life
01:17:08 - Dreams & Legacy
01:21:18 - Thankyou!
01:21:29 - Outro

Follow Kumaar:
🔹 Instagram –   / kumaarofficial  
🔹 Facebook  / kumaarlyricswriter  

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Host: Tarsame Mittal
Guest: Kumaar

🎧 Audio Credits:
Dialogue Editor, Mix & Master by Nikhil Bhagwat
Producer & Content Head - Vinita Sabberwal
Business Head - Dimple Mehta

🎬 The Crew:
Content Team - Abhineet Mandal & Janice Fernandes
Head of Production – Sahil Choubey
Post Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush Rajpoot
Content Researcher – Princy Surana