Tanishk Bagchi: From ‘Banno’ to ‘Saiyara’ – An Emotional Journey of a Music Composer
🎙️ Who is Tanishk Bagchi?
- Date of Birth: 23 November 1980
- Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Profession: Music Composer, Producer, Singer, Lyricist
Career Beginnings
Tanishk made his Bollywood debut in 2015 with the song “Banno” from the film Tanu Weds Manu Returns. The track became an instant hit and marked his arrival in the industry.
Recent Viral Podcast – Instant Bollywood Interview
In a recent viral podcast on Instant Bollywood, Tanishk Bagchi opened up about many aspects of his career and music industry realities.
What Did Tanishk Say?
Called Badshah Overrated
When asked which singer he finds the most overrated, Tanishk bluntly said:
“Badshah is quite overrated. His music is made mostly for marketing and reels; it lacks depth.”
Praised Real, Raw Talent
He also highlighted how some singers become hits without any label or marketing—mentioning names like:
- “Gulabi Saadi These are examples of raw talent. For instance, singer Sanju became famous without backing—this is where real music lives.”
Dream Collaborations
When asked about his dream collaborations, Tanishk mentioned:
- Billie Eilish
- Dua Lipa
- actores dipika padukon
He also added he’d love to work with Savan Kotecha, a well-known international songwriter.
Spoke on the Industry’s Big Issue: Missing Credit
Tanishk strongly criticized how music directors often don’t get proper recognition in India:
“When films are promoted, the composer’s name doesn’t even appear on posters. Recognition only comes after years of uncredited hard work.”
He added that this doesn’t happen abroad—“in other countries, every artist, big or small, is given due credit.”
About “Saiyara” – A Song Born from Pain
Tanishk also spoke emotionally about his recent hit “Saiyara” (2025), saying:
“I composed ‘Saiyara’ when I was going through a rough phase of depression after a breakup. I was emotionally shattered and feeling very alone during that time.”
He revealed that the audience’s emotional response to the film and the track moved him to tears.
“When I saw the reaction, I couldn’t hold back—I cried.”
Tanishk Bagchi’s Hit Songs
- Kala Chashma (Recreated)
- Ve Maahi
- Raataan Lambiyan
Though often trolled for remixing old songs, Tanishk said he is now focusing more on original compositions, moving past the remix label.
