He is actually pointing at what many listeners also feel quietly,especially about Bollywood remakes and how independent music in India is finally getting its own space.
As India prepares to celebrate World Music Day on June 21,Nucleya,whose real name is Udyan Sagar,spoke to The Free Press Journal about where music scene stands right now . And his first thought itself was simple but nice: “I feel each day is World Music Day.”
That line sounds sweet,but also very real coming from someone who has spent years living inside music only . For him,making music daily is privilege,and not just some job around shows,streams and festivals.
But bigger point he made was about shift in India . Earlier,everything felt Bollywood-heavy . If song was not in film,many people did not even take it seriously . Now that gap is reducing,and DJs,singers and songwriters outside film industry are also getting attention.
Few things standing out clearly from what he said:
- Bollywood remakes can work,but many recent ones lack fresh thinking.
- India's independent music scene has seen a “big jump” with more DJs,singers,and songwriters.
- AI can help in music creation,but human imagination still matters most.
And tbh,his comment on remakes is what will hit many people directly . Nucleya said,“As of now, it seems like it's taking over charm because there's rarely any creativity.” That is exactly what many listeners complain about whenever old classic is brought back with louder beat and less soul .
He is not saying remakes should never happen . His point seems more about intention . Reimagining old song can be exciting,but if it is done lazily just because nostalgia sells,then charm starts disappearing very fast .
AI music also came up,and his view was quite grounded . Technology can assist,yes,but it cannot really replace human creativity and imagination. And in music especially,that little madness,that personal feeling,that instinct… machine cannot fully copy that ah.
What I liked most is that even after 15-20 year career,Nucleya still says,“I enjoy music and that's why I make music.” In era where everyone is chasing trends,streaming numbers and label deals,this sounds almost old-school,but in good way .
Now he is set to headline the C.O.R.E. festival in Mumbai with brand new set,and fans will obviously expect something fresh from him . But his larger point stays hanging there… if independent music is rising and remakes are getting tired,will Indian listeners finally choose originality more loudly or still keep running back to familiar tunes…
