Popular Bhangrapop singer Sukhbir of Gal Ban Gaye is all set to ride the wave of foot-tapping music. The Dubai-based singer came to Delhi for a Channel V roadshow. Though his music videos have been a rage, he loves the roar of the crowd, going wild over his numbers. "He says, I love roadshows. When I see people dancing around and applauding, i really feel high." He is always seen in his trademark dark glasses.

He is looking forward to the public show as it gives him an opportunity to perform away from the bright studio and stage lighting. It allows him to look at everybody. Sukhbir began hs singing career four years back. BMG took interest in him after they saw a demo tape. That luanched him on his first album.

Now he is busy working on a new album under the BMG label. That will have his usual peppy mis of bhangra numbers set to dancing beats. he says he has done a Hindi number in the new album which is dedicated to--hold your breath--women and inspired by the likes of Lara Dutta and Yukta Mookhey. He has also recorded a number on Punjab and its people. The album is set for a January release.

He admits to taking his time and avoiding a mad rush to cash in on one's popularity. "I'm extremely choosy and reject tunes if I'm not happy. I am here to make melody and not only for big bucks." Sukhbir will have bands like Silk Route, Euphoria and Pentagon performing with him in his roadshow.

Widely travelled, Sukhbir has lived in Nairobi, London and now Dubai. He confesses he had no formal training in music. Surprisingly, his early coaching in music was with his father who used to sing as a priest in a gurdwara in Nairobi. But his father was supportive and had no objection to Sukhbir taking to pop music.

What nest?
" May be a shot at playback singing in Bollywood."

(Want to send a message to Sukhbir? E-mail at www.sukhbir.dircon.co.uk)