“I’d love to do playback singing for Ranveer Singh,” says Javed Ali
The Jashn-e-Bahara singer also talks about selfies, tinder, and the shape of his face!

One song that’s in your head right now...?
Aake Seedhi Lagi Dil Pe Jaise Katariyaa featuring Kishore Kumar from the movie Half Ticket (1962).
What’s the most important lesson you’ve learnt from life?
That you should not be overly practical and listen to your heart as well, at times.
Who is the one Bollywood actor you really want to do playback for and haven’t yet?
I’d love to do playback singing for Ranveer Singh. I really like his energy and lively personality.
What’s the most challenging part about singing in different regional languages?
To get the accent and expression right.
If you were to change your Twitter bio, what would it read?
Javed Ali Forever.
What’s your favourite selfie moment?
When I’m all dressed up, with hair and make-up in place and about to leave for an event. Also, when I’m having tons of fun with friends.
A song you wish you you’d have sung in recent times...?
Channa Mereya (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, 2016), I feel it would suit my voice a lot.
Which fruit/vegetable do you resemble?
My face looks like an apple!