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" When I sing, I try to make the song my own and sing it my way because, in my mind, I am not following any school of thought. I just make myself free. "

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" It is hard work composing a song for a film and showing it to makers: 50% of the tune remains the same, and the remaining 50% is changed to suit the script. "

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