New people come in and take over, but one should keep working hard, says Shaan

Singer Shaan says the primary reason about his absence from Bollywood music scene is the fact that the newer generation has taken over the industry, leaving fewer opportunities for senior artistes like him.

The voice behind the hits such as "Bum bum bole", "Chand sifarish", "Behti hawa sa tha woh" and 'Jab se tere naina", among others, says he was disheartened for a brief period as not much work was coming his way.

Recalling his low phase, Shaan told, PTI, "From 2010 to 2013-14, I was not able to understand what was happening. Why I was not getting the work that I was getting earlier? What did I do wrong? I couldn't find the answer but I figured that it happens with everyone as new people come in and they take over.

"But now, my belief in my own singing has grown. I feel I am a better singer today. I have worked on my shortcomings. I am working hard and proud of myself."
"With film songs, the A-league stuff is not happening. I have been open to the idea of singing for newer production houses. Many advised me to not take this up and said it will affect your career and that I should be connecting to the top guys. I feel, I was new at some point of a time in my life and somebody did give me an opportunity."
"The jingle came to me quickly as somewhere it was in my head. It is an iconic show, I couldn't have said no to this offer."