Keeping up with the legacy of the musical duos in the industry, there is this extremely talented duo—Sukriti Kakar and Prakriti Kakar—who have gracefully created a niche for themselves. How?
Sukriti has been the voice of some amazing chartbusters like Lakk Mera Hit (Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety), Pehli Baar (Dil Dhadakne Do), Maine Tujhko Dekha (Golmaal Again), Kar Gayi Chull (Kapoor and Sons), and Jhoome Jo Pathaan (Pathaan), to name a few. But hey, the other sibling has been no less. Her Tu Hi Na Jaane (Azhar), Tehas Nehas (Khaali Peeli), Subah Subah (Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety), Hawa Hawa (Mubarakan), Gazab Ka Hai Din (Dil Juunglee), and Hum Aaye Hain (Ganapath), to name a few have been chartbusters. While they have had their own songs on the list of chartbusters, the duo’s independent songs together have had their own crazy listeners. The Kakar sisters, aka SuPra, recently launched their new single, Saath Tere, in collaboration with Virgin Music India. So, here we have the euphonious duo onboard for our exclusive Celeb Talk segment, speaking of their new track, the SuPra duo, and a lot more.
Tejal Sinha
Excerpts from the Interview
Tell us about your recently released track, Saath Tere.
Sukriti: For both of us, it’s the first song of 2024, and we can’t wait. This marks the start of the channel we created together, SuPra, which is also a record label at this point. It is a romantic song when you listen to it, but you may also dedicate it to everyone you love in your life, not just your significant other.
What was the real inspiration behind the song?
Prakriti: We all consider travel to be a kind of sixth sense or an opening of the third eye. When we made this one excursion to welcome in 2024 for New Year’s, we truly felt it. Every song, in my opinion, is ultimately about energy and love, and this particular song occurred to us as we were taking a road trip across Europe. We were feeling something really unique. That trip’s video, which we have filmed, is the music video for this song. Thus, travel—getting away and getting lost with a loved one—was the sole source of inspiration.
The song promises a carefree and romantic adventure. What would you like to say about it?
Sukriti: I firmly believe that living in the present is crucial. It’s something that I have never been able to accomplish, you know. When too much is going on at once, we frequently become so overwhelmed that we lose sight of the fact that life is meant to be savoured in the now. There are times when you really should take a break. Then you realise how crucial it is to also have a relaxed attitude. I think one excellent method to do that is through music. You may lose yourself in the present with music. While we were travelling, we wanted to write a song just about that emotion. I think a lot of people, especially us musicians, forget to love music when we are working, and it turns into a business and a profession. In order for us to simply be in the present and appreciate it, I just wanted to break free of that and have a song that is truly particular to us.
What would you like to say about the response that you have received for the track?
Prakriti: Since it’s something we’ve never done before and we both really loved it, the feedback has been incredible. We make every effort to incorporate a unique aspect into every project. We haven’t released a lot of solo music. It’s an entirely different genre of music. Although we have undoubtedly performed music for motion pictures, our independent non-film singles have always been in a separate genre. I figured we’d release this to kick off the year and show our fans what we sound like in this genre. You’ll hear a lot more, of course.
Is it heartening to have each other in the industry since it’s very competitive and stressful at times?
Sukriti: It is essential. In a way, I believe we are each other’s greatest advocates and detractors. It seems like we are constantly telling each other what to do and definitely what not to do. That’s why we support each other nonstop, and spending time together while creating music feels incredibly reassuring. I feel like I’ll lose part of the spark if I go it alone! We work together to compose whenever either she or I get stuck. Because we’re in the studio together and we complete each other, the process is completely different. That being said, it’s fantastic that we work in an industry where things can change drastically, with both extreme highs and lows possible. Having someone who is precisely your age and experiencing the same thing as you is just good.
So, are you guys planning to drop music regularly on SuPra?
Prakriti: We’re going to play a consistent game this year, I believe. We want to release a lot of content, and I genuinely believe that it’s easier for us to select a favourite song when there are so many available for your audience. Give folks five songs instead of one, and they will always choose their favourite. We can sing a wide variety of genres, and I genuinely believe that we are both talented singers. This year, we want to do a lot more experimenting and see what folks settle into.
We have seen many legendary sibling duos in the music industry. Do both of you see yourself attaining the same level someday?
Sukriti: I’m not sure I can respond to it. I think it’s impossible to accurately foretell the future, but you’ve mentioned such illustrious individuals. Everybody in the world has looked up to these incredible individuals; each person has their own journey. It didn’t occur to us at the time that we would be spending the rest of our lives together like that. Though I have no idea what the future holds, we now know why we are here. We do have a mission in life, and that is to just never stop writing songs, no matter where we end up. I’m just trying to make anything I can right now; I have no idea what our music will sound like in a year. Making something is the best feeling ever.
Recently, Asha Ji lamented that the style of music prevalent today seems to have lost its identity. What are your thoughts?
Prakriti: I find all forms of fusion music to be lovely. Having said that, it must be carried out correctly. It needs to be done with style! I believe that knowing who your target audience is is crucial. Many people tell you that you should create music for yourself, but if you’re creating music, you need to be extremely specific about who you are doing it for and then play in that genre. Modern music is incredibly diverse. Everyone can find something they like among the plethora of genres available, but it’s crucial for those who are still developing their sound to keep trying. Sometimes, experimentation can sound like a combination of Western and Indian influences combined with the potential to create something exquisite. However, we ought to preserve both the authenticity of Western music and Indian classical music.
Sukriti: It all boils down, in my opinion, to being art. It follows that while some people will find it appealing, others won’t. It’s not meant for everybody to experience it to the fullest. Our goal for our music is the same. When we listen to other people’s music, we also have our own opinions. While there are certain things that we adore, there are other things that may not be to our taste but rather someone else’s.
