#TheMusicPodcast #DhrubajyotiPhukan #ShashwatiPhukan #BollywoodMusic #MusicJourney #BehindTheHits We are excited to welcome the legendary composer, arranger, and music producer Dhrubajyoti Phukan alongside the talented singer Shashwati Phukan to this special episode of The Music Podcast in conversation with Tarsame Mittal & Co-host Sunny M.R.! With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, DJ Phukan has been the mastermind behind some of Bollywood’s most iconic songs, from Mauja Hi Mauja to Aahun Aahun and Bulleya. Meanwhile, Shashwati Phukan’s journey from Arunachal Pradesh to Bollywood is nothing short of inspiring, marked by her unique voice and deep musical roots. In this engaging conversation, we explore their multifaceted careers, their creative process, and the secrets to staying relevant in an ever-evolving industry. Dhruba da reveals his philosophy on music—why he doesn’t believe in rigid rules, how he deciphers a song’s “screenplay,” and his experiences working with Pritam, Zubeen Garg, and more. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories of sampling techniques, including how Assamese lyrics shaped Mauja Hi Mauja and the making of Dum Maro Dum. Shashwati takes us through her musical roots in Arunachal Pradesh, how AIR requests inspired her to sing, and her Bollywood debut story involving Harry Anand, Universal Music, and the song Sehri Babu. She talks about her biggest influences, how her daughter encouraged her to embrace singing again, and why she has no regrets about prioritizing family over career at times. Beyond their professional journeys, they open up about their love story, from Dhruba da mentoring Shashwati to eloping once she was of age! The episode is packed with untold stories, humorous anecdotes, and heartfelt reflections on their struggles, triumphs, and how their children now influence their musical perspectives. Topics Covered: - Their diverse vocations and why they never chased fame - Adapting over 36+ years in the industry by learning from younger generations - The first meeting between DJ Phukan & Sunny M.R. – a must-hear story! - The hidden codes of Bollywood music – How Dhruba da samples, arranges, and innovates - Shashwati’s first Mumbai experience – Her journey through the music industry - The role of AI & technology in modern music production - The importance of patience & long-term vision for young musicians Episode chapters : 00:00 - Precap and Disclaimer 01:46 - Introduction 04:00 - Strategy to remain hidden 06:01 - About their Children 07:06 - Staying relevant & Memorable Experiences 12:13 - DJ’s exposure to Music 15:52 - Shashwati’s Life Journey 30:22 - Shashwati’s career with Marriage 34:15 - Life before Music & Story behind ‘DJ’ 37:43 - Song ‘Screenplay’ 42:12 - Techniques of Music Creation 52:30 - Their Marriage Story 59:31 - Changes in Music Production & AI 01:04:15 - How to be a Music Producer? 01:16:50 - #AsktheGuest 01:52:13 - Dealing with Rejection 01:55:58 - Relation between Composer & Producer 01:59:14 - Talking Business and Royalties 02:01:10 - Assamese & Hindi Music Industry 02:05:47 - Opening a Music Label 02:13:14 - Changes in Music Ecosystem 02:16:42 - Outro! 📺 Watch the full episode and listen to the audio version on all major streaming platforms! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful conversations on The Music Podcast! 🎙🎵 💬 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and suggest future guests or topics. Connect with us at themusicpodcast01@gmail.com and be part of our growing community! Follow Dhrubajyoti Phukan & Shashwati Phukan: His socials : INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/iamdjphukan/ TWITTER - https://x.com/djphukan/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/djphukan/ Her socials : INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/phukanshashwati/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/shaswati.phukan/ ------------------------ Host: Tarsame Mittal Co-host: Sunny M.R. Guests: Dhrubajyoti Phukan & Shashwati Phukan Audio Credits: Dialogue Editor, Mix and Master by Nikhil Bhagwat Producer - Vinita Sabberwal Business Head - Dimple Mehta THE CREW: Content Team - Abhineet Mandal, Janice Fernandes Head of Production – Sahil Choubey Post Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush Rajpoot Content Researcher – Princy Surana