Swaroop Khan Mangniyar is an Indian Folk singer from Rajasthan. He contested Indian Idol 5 and won 4th runner up position. He got his first for the film ‘Emotional Atyachar’ in 2010. Khan rose to fame when Rajkumar Hirani roped him for ‘Tharki Chokro’ song for film ‘PK’.
The 24 years old Khan hails from a family where music runs in their blood from many generations. He has mastered playing instruments like Khartal and Morchang. Khan is given the credit for uplifting the status of folk singing.
Person behind my success: My family and God.
Upcoming Bollywood projects: You will see soon
Music for me is: Music for me is my life which I will be living till I am alive
Without singing my life would be: My life without singing is like a Rose without a fragrance or a ship without a rudder
If I were not a singer: Then I might have tried to be a sports person in cricket
The person I admire the most: My whole family as they have supported me everywhere
My best support system: My family as they are my backbone
Other than music I am attached to: My country as I really want to see my country as the best in the world
My idea of comfort food: Food cooked by my Mom which I always missed.
Advice for aspiring singers: Be positive in life. Success and failures are just a part of life so grab the opportunity and give your best.
Reality shows are: Reality show has played an important part in my life and it’s a good platform for your career
High point in my life: Still to come
Low point in my life: When my father got operated after Indian idol
My weakness: Weakness should never be discussed as people can take an advantage of your weakness
I want to be remembered as: Swaroop khan
My favourite piece of music: Alaap in music
Happiness to me means: Being busy at work
My favourite TV show: Indian idol
My favourite Quotation: Give respect and take respect
My favourite book: I don’t read books
I wish: I wish I could studied more
I can never forget: My lovely childhood days as there were no responsibilities and no tensions.