People still love melodies, which is why I still have work: K S Chithra

Singer KS Chithra recalls being hesitant to perform in Bengaluru back in the day because her Kannada wasn’t great, but not anymore. “I can sing in Kannada and I understand the meaning of my songs, but to speak the language is still a struggle,” says the singer, who mesmerised fans with her rendition of her polyglot hits on Saturday.
Recollecting her memories of the city, she adds, “Back in the day, I used to come to Bengaluru at least twice a month.I would stay here for a couple of days and record at least 10-20 songs. I remember Bengaluru was a lot colder back then and there wasn’t so much traffic, also the airport was closer. Now, the weather has changed and so has the traffic. But the vibrancy of the city is still the same. If you ask, most people in the country still would consider Bengaluru ‘the place’ to work and live.”
Four decades in the field and over 25000 songs later, Chithra says she continues to get work because people still love melodies. “People’s taste in music may have changed over the years. But there are always takers for melodies and that’s why I still get work. Besides, I never take things easy when it comes to work. I approach each of the songs I work on as my first and put in the same effort. For me, work is worship. Even now, when I go for recording, none of my personal problems will get into my head. That’s how I have worked since the beginning.”