Kailash Kher On What Makes A Great Love Song Truly Impactful: “It Should Come From Your Soul”

September 12, 2026

Mumbai: Renowned composer and singer Kailash Kher, who recently released the romantic song ‘Tham Jaa’, has shared his thoughts on what makes a love song truly impactful.

While speaking exclusively to IANS, Kher said that when something comes from the soul and touches listeners, they can become so immersed in it that they forget how many times they have listened to the track on repeat.

Kailash Kher On The Identity Of A Great Love Song

Asked what, according to him, defines a great love song — whether it is beautiful lyrics, the voice of a melodious singer or a healing quality that stays with the listener — Kher said genuine music connects with people at an emotional level.

“Whenever something is genuinely good, as I said, if something comes from your soul, then every word, every sound, every melody, and every emotion within it touches you. When that happens, you even end up forgetting how many times you have listened to it on repeat. You just keep playing and become immersed in it,” he said.

Kher added that this feeling is what can be described as being “mesmerized”.

Artists Must Be Sensitive To Social Realities

Kher was also asked whether, while addressing sensitive issues through emotions and social realities, understanding the context is as important as protecting creative freedom.

He said artists are sensitive by nature and stressed that sensitivity is an essential part of being an artist.

“The stage exists to win people’s hearts. Talking nonsense, making meaningless statements, or simply trying to entertain people without sensitivity can be a sign of being a slanderer. But even satire or slander can be considered a form of art. Everyone has their own thoughts. But our thoughts are directed towards purity,” he explained.

“That Is The Identity Of An Artist”

Kher further said that an artist’s work becomes meaningful when it reflects empathy and brings happiness to others.

“If you genuinely have a good feeling, that feeling is meaningful only when your heart can feel sadness for someone else’s pain, when you can make someone else happy while laughing, when your work can make someone else laugh and bring happiness to them. That is the identity of an artist,” he added.