the singer Zayn Malik He is opening up about his deep connection with India, its culture, cinema and music. The star, who released her latest album ‘Konnakol’, revealed in her latest chat that although she has never visited India, she feels a strong pull towards the country. “I’ve never been there in my whole life,” she told Elle India, adding, “I was planning to come last year, but work got in the way. I want to go back to motherland and feel the dirt under my feet.”Zayn Malik on his love for Indian filmsMalik also spoke about his long-standing affinity for Indian films, revealing that they are part of his routine. “I’m always watching Indian films,” he said, and chose ‘Main Hoon Na’, starring. Shah Rukh Khanas a personal favorite.Zayn Malik on what he loves about Indian musicMalik also shared his admiration for Indian music, saying, “I’m listening to music, some of the best sound scores in the world.” And he added: “I know I’m biased, partly coming from India…but the level of rigor that’s conveyed even through the instruments is ridiculous, so complex, and my brain is really interested in me.”Ultimately, he said, it’s the emotional resonance of Indian music that appeals to him. “I think the thing I really love about Indian music is that it feels like it comes from the soul,” he stated. “It’s touching, it’s positive, it’s about the possibility of love… the idea that when you fall in love it’s going to be a fairy tale. It doesn’t quite work that way in reality, but it’s a nice idea.”Zayn Malik on highlighting his cultureDiscussing his music, Malik highlighted how he incorporates South Asian influences into his work while appealing to a global audience. “It’s always important to me to bring my culture to things because I feel that’s what makes me, me. There aren’t many Indian-Pakistani artists here in the West that the world knows about, so it makes it unique and individual.”He emphasized that his cultural identity has always been essential in his life and art. “My culture, heritage and ethnicity have been very prominent throughout my life,” she said. “I am of mixed race, I am very aware.”Sharing his surprise with Indian fans, the former One Direction member thanked their support saying, “Thank you for all your love and support. I’m a boy from England—Bradford—I never thought people in India would know who FI is.”
