Leslee Lewis on returning to Bollywood after 26 years, Arijit Singh and AR Rahman: 'I was relevant then and I’m still relevant now' | Exclusive
As one half of Colonial Cousins alongside Hariharan, Leslee Lewis helped redefine the Indian pop soundscape of the 90s. Now, 26 years after his last Bollywood outing, Leslee is back as a singer with Zorr Ka Dhakka, marking a full-circle moment in his musical journey. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the composer-singer opens up about why he never chased trends, how passion keeps him “26 at heart,” the evolving sound of the industry, and why melody will always outlive marketing.
As one half of Colonial Cousins alongside Hariharan, Leslee Lewis helped redefine the Indian pop soundscape of the 90s. Now, 26 years after his last Bollywood outing, Leslee is back as a singer with Zorr Ka Dhakka, marking a full-circle moment in his musical journey. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the composer-singer opens up about why he never chased trends, how passion keeps him “26 at heart,” the evolving sound of the industry, and why melody will always outlive marketing.
