Debojit Saha struggling to survive
Living out Darwin’s theory
- Survival of the fittest is the unwritten law that
governs music industry
Idol Chat Telegraph India
Voice of India Debojit Saha writes about the rules of
survival in Mumbai’s highly-competitive music world...
When I came to Mumbai to be part of the Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
contest, I thought winning it would mean the end of my
struggle. After winning the contest, I realised that the
real struggle had just begun, for the Mumbai music
industry is the last place in the world to welcome you
with open arms. Survival of the fittest, as Darwin had
theorised, is the unwritten law that rules this industry.
And harbour no doubts, when I say “survival”, I don’t mean
a “flourishing” career, I mean just a toehold.
I am still fairly new to this industry. But I have managed
to gather enough information to understand how it
operates.
Like any other organised sector, the industry, too, has
its own set of rules.
Competition defines this place. Fierce, ruthless
competition. In fact, so fierce is the rat race that it is
now beginning to tell on the artistes’ work.
When I talk about competition in the industry, I take into
consideration both the newcomers, established and veteran
artistes.
Apart from oodles of talent, one needs to be blessed with
pots of luck to survive the acid test and make it big in
the industry.
And like any other family, the music industry, too, is big
and beautiful. But then again, like any other family, this
industry is not free of faults and fallacies.
I am not saying this to court any controversy. That is the
reality.
The industry is divided into groups and each group has its
own set of artistes — from the music director and singer
to the arranger and lyricist.
Favouritism rules the industry, but that does not mean one
can make it big without any talent.
It is, of course, always good to have a godfather.
Otherwise, the way to the top is a rather steep one.
My advice to anybody who wants to be part of this industry
is — first, make Mumbai your home.
And then begin the journey for a chance to prove your
mettle. Once that is done, hectic lobbying is needed and
the struggle never ends. Perhaps, this competition is also
good in a way. Since only the best survive, the work done
is also of the best quality.
I feel proud to be a part of the competition and I firmly
believe in one mantra, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (the winner
is the king).
My struggle for the crown continues…
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