BOLLYWOOD IS CONNECTED TO PUNJAB: RABBI Known for his soulful Punjabi songs such as Bulla Ki Jaana Main Kaun, Rabbi Shergill (above) is happy to observe that Punjab is an indispensible part of the film industry. “Right from Prithvi Raj Kapoor to Dilip Kumar to Rajesh Khanna to Devanand to Amitabh Bachchan, all actors are somehow connected to Punjab and its roots. I cannot think of anyone who doesn’t have a connection with Punjab. And that’s why, Punjab and Punjabi songs are integral to the industry, too,” says the singer, who was in the Capital to attend Mela Phulkari 2017. “Hindi film industry has an umbilical relation with Punjab. This culture is pre-eminent. One can’t get away from Punjabi culture even in pop culture,” adds Rabbi.
Though the singer now lives in Mumbai, he loves visiting the Capital, as his family and friends stay here.
He also credits Delhi for fuelling his passion. “I had always been passionate about singing, even when I was in school. But it gained force and momentum during my college days,” says the SGTB Khalsa College (Delhi University) graduate.
Sardar and Amitabh Bachchan