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Priyanka Chopra launched her brand new international single 'In My City' at a Mumbai hotel last night. The launch was complete with her near and dear ones attending the event. The actress also mingled with the media and asked them their opinion on the single.
We will not be surprised if Priyanka signs her first Hollywood film sometime next year. It will be a big project because the actress is working with the creme de la creme of the international music scene and the Creative Artists Agency is representing her. For the uninitiated, CAA handles the who's who of the entertainment world from Heidi Klum and the Beckhams to Tom Cruise and Shakira. PC is the first Indian actress to make it to their high profile list of clients.
With the launch of her music album, we can definitely hope to watch Priyanka perform at live concerts. She not only boasts of an international voice, but also has that sultry Latina vibe to it. From winning the Miss World title to being Bollywood's most versatile actress and now an international singer, Priyanka Chopra shares her experiences with iDiva.com.
Feelings
I am so nervous right now... it feels as if my debut film has just released! I went backstage and saw everyone's reactions to the single. This feels surreal because I have been travelling a lot in the last two weeks and will be going to LA next week. To top it, Barfi! has also released today. I am so grateful for all the support I have received from my team, my family, everyone at Universal who believed in me, and all those who are here today for me. They believed in me even when I did not believe in myself. Today, my father is the happiest person in the world because this was his dream.
Training
I remember singing a few lines for the song 'Alisha' from Pyaar Impossible and Salim Merchant made note of that. But it all happened when I was shooting for 7 Khoon Maaf in Coorg and Devraj Sanyal and Anjula Acharia-Bath wished to meet me. I wanted to focus on my film career, but my manager Natasha, asked me to see them. Before I knew it, my contract was signed and I flew to Los Angeles to record the album. I have worked with the best musicians from Troy to Red to Will.I.Am and I feel so privileged and blessed that all this has materialised. I had music trainers who helped me in the US and also on my film sets in India. They knew I could sing professionally and told me so. Personally speaking, I grew up listening to a lot of music from Mohammed Rafi to The Beatles to Metallica and recently, 50 Cent.
Desi girl
Though the album is in English, it will have an Indian touch to it, and that's because I am the ultimate desi girl! Even the first video will have some touches of Bollywood. I really do not know where this journey will take me as I will be learning while on the job. I have also made sure that the instrumentation of the songs is slightly Indian. The song is also very special as it is the first one by an Indian artiste to play at the Thursday Night Football on NFL.
Live shows
I know live shows will be a part of the promotional activities for this album when it is out next year. I love the stage and I love dancing. So I will have to start singing live even though I am nervous about doing that right now. I cannot sing now because I have lost my voice giving interviews for Barfi! and also sleeping very little.
Lending her voice
I would like to lend my voice to Rekha. I recently met Asha Tai (Asha Bhonsle) and it is amazing that she is doing a film at the age of 80. She has asked me to give her acting tips in exchange of music tips. I would like to sing for myself and wouldn't mind singing for other actresses or getting them to dance to my voice! (Laughs)
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