Quotes

I am an incurable romantic. I am even in love with the idea of being in love, and hence, I write a lot of love songs.

God has blessed me with the in-born talent for which I pour my heart out in the form of music.

My father was a diplomat and served as Pakistan's ambassador to 14 countries. I was born in London and grew up there and studied and lived in a hostel throughout in London and became a barrister.

I have always maintained that it's not the quantity of work, but the quality that should speak. I have maintained the same for my music albums, too. I have always released them after a gap of two to three years.

I am not scared of anyone except the Almighty.

The way the Pak government treated me is only testimony to the ill treatment meted out to artistes. There was outrage against me. People were amazed that I had applied for citizenship in India. I don't give a damn about getting trolled. I have earned immense respect and love in India.

I know we live in a materialistic world. I am not living on Cloud Nine; I am not living in Disneyland. I understand all that.

I can understand when people say that they're not a big fan of my music. That's an individual opinion, and I respect that. But you don't have the right to comment on my choice of citizenship, my skin colour, or my religion. It's not open to discussion.

Whether it was the 9/11 attacks, Paris shooting, or the attack on the Taj, people across the world mourn the collective loss.

For me, everybody is the same. If you are not nice to me, I will say, 'Okay, we will try to make it nice tomorrow.' I am like that. I am not a confrontational person.

The only relationships I wish to honour and keep are with my family and my dear loved ones.

My independent songs are actually about me, so if you really want to know me, listen to my songs and know what I have been through in my life.

Sometimes it's a beautiful face, sometimes it's a place. I am inspired by everything.

If my life and music brings a smile or makes a difference in any individual's life, then there is nothing beyond for me as a god's gift.

When I was obese, I reached a point where I was about to meet death, and I lost weight to restart my life.

I am like a child when it comes to gizmos and gadgets.

Pakistan never valued Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan saab until English songwriter Peter Gabriel started collaborating with him. After that, the country suddenly realised that they have an amazing talent. This is the story of a lot of artistes there.

If it is written in my destiny that I will go back to Pakistan, then I will. I won't be scared of going back.

Film songs have so many creative limitations, but a private album is like an autobiography that reflects your state of mind.

I was too big to even contemplate exercise. I had to use a walking stick and a wheelchair to get around.

Mumbai is home to us. Medina was born in Munich because Roya's family lives in Germany and she had five sisters to help her while I was travelling for work.

I can never stop thanking God because my music influences people in their respective lives.

I have gone to many beautiful places across the globe, but I must say that the northeast of our country is the best-kept secret in the world.

I suppose I am more comfortable with jazz because I have been playing it that much longer, and also because classical music is a much more disciplined genre.

My love for my wife Roya is so intense that I gave up alcohol. My love for my father was so great that when he made me promise him that I'd lose weight, I did and lost 167 kg.!