Imagine a confluence of ghazal and jazz. What you get is Ab Chhalakte Hue, a soulful number sung by one of Indian music’s most expressive voices, Hariharan. The ghazal, produced by Salim-Sulaiman as part of their Bhoomi 2025 event, gave the veteran singer another opportunity to explore the beauty of fusion music. In a chat with mid-day, Hariharan reflects on his love for experimentation and how the identity of a playback singer has transformed over the years. 

Excerpts from the interview.