“Javed Sahab Ka Koi Javaab Hi Nahin hai,” says Alka Yagnik as she gets all excited about the release of JP Dutta’s ‘Umrao Jaan’. “I don’t think any other lyrics writer could have done justice to the music of this film. His words are simple but still effective. I think the combination of Anu Malika and Javed Akhtar was ideal for the film,” she added. Alka Yagnik is undoubtedly the most talented singers the film industry has today. And her voice in the semi classical compositions of Anu Malik is truly sounding outstanding. In fact her voice is giving a greater life to the songs.

Aishwarya Rai has repeatedly been thanking Alka for being her voice in the film. When asked if she kept in mind the actress in mind while singing, the singer replied, “Aishwarya is divine. Her beauty is incomparable. I had to keep the thought of Ghazals matching Aishwarya’s facial beauty.” And which is your favorite song in the album? “I love all my songs…But ‘Salaam’ is special.”