'Illegal contracts, politics': Alisha Chinai reveals why she quit Bollywood
What's the story
Renowned singer Alisha Chinai, who has given us hits like Made in India and Kajra Re, has revealed the reasons for her absence from Bollywood music for the past decade. In a recent interview with The Free Press Journal, she said that her decision was driven by "illegal" contracts that were being forced upon singers in the industry.
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'I was just bored with the Bollywood music'
When asked about her absence from Bollywood, Chinai said, "To be honest, I was just bored with the Bollywood music." "I felt a little burned out as an artist. I wanted to do something different." "There were other reasons as well, like all the politics going on."
Contract issues
Chinai's stand against 'illegal' contracts in Bollywood
Chinai further elaborated on her reasons, saying, "The copyright issues for artists, the injustice, and there was no fair play." "We were just being made to sign contracts which were, in my opinion, completely illegal." "So I refused to sign them, and that was another reason why people didn't choose to call me." Despite fewer opportunities due to her stand against these contracts, Chinai expressed satisfaction with her decision.
Personal challenges
Chinai's personal struggles and return to Bollywood
Chinai also revealed that her long absence from Bollywood was due to personal issues. "I had to stay away for a very long time because I had some personal issues," she said. Despite these challenges, the singer has remained a prominent figure in the indipop scene with successful albums like Babydoll and Bombay Girl. Her last hit in Bollywood was Dil Tu Hi Bata from Krrish 3 (2013).