Interview 4
Interview with Nadeemji.

He's been to hell and back, unscathed. But life hasn't been the same ever since his name was taken in the Gulshan Kumar's murder case. But inspite of that the man in the middle of the biggest crisis, refuse to give up. While the Indian Government is seeking his extradition, Nadeem was recently awarded compensation by the House of Lords. We spoke to a jubilant Nadeem long distance on the phone with Nadeem getting nostalgic about his country.

Filmfare Online: Recently The House of Lords awarded you £9,20,083 as compensation from the Indian Government. How do you feel about it?
Nadeem Saifi: Great, all along I' was screaming at the bottom of my heart that I'm innocent. At least the House of Lords was convinced that I'm innocent. They just took one month to make come up to the decision and make the judgment. It showed the care they took. I thank god for this verdict. Now I can pick up my work in mental peace.

Filmfare Online: OWhen you fled from Mumbai, did you ever thought in your wildest dream that you would end up spending rest of our life in UK?
Nadeem: I would like to make it clear once and for all that I didn't fled India as the police and section of the media reported. I happen to in UK, holidaying with my family, when my name was falsely implicated. I had no other option. I was forced to seek asylum in this country. So please don't use the word 'fled'.

Filmfare Online: After spending years in UK do you feel homesick?
Nadeem: I'm dying to see my country. But I'm forced to stay here. Now only god knows when I will be able to return.

Filmfare Online: You made a comeback with three hatricks in a row?
Nadeem:That's right 'Dhadkan' 'Kasoor' and 'Ek Rishtaa- the Bond Of Love' It's the result of the hard work and sincere effort. But we should not let this go over our head. We will have to work hard to give up the good work.

Filmfare Online: Who do you think are your competition in the industry?
Nadeem: Believe me there was no competition when I left the country, and now also it's the same story. We have no competition in this field. I know that I'm not being modest but this is the fact. But that doesn't mean that I take things lying down. I'm on my toes and watching what's going on the in the industry. Though I'm far for the scene, I keep myself upgraded with all the information. I'm in competition with myself. Whatever I have done in the past and doing I want to better my records. So I'm always trying out never things. Experimenting with my music.

Filmfare Online: When you were in Mumbai, Nadeem -Sharvan was considered top music directors? But don't think the log gap has affected your ratings?
Nadeem:(Laughs) We are still at the top. What can I say on my on my own now? You guys are seeing it yourself. Everything is open for people to see for themselves. Music directors have come and gone. Inshaallah. We are going strong churning out hits after hits.

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