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Sandeep Chandel (Wed Aug 21 20:08:50 1996 IST):

Nice name!! What does it mean?

Hi, anybody in yet??

Hey, all.

Hi folks, this is Nikhil Lakshman, editor, rediff On The NeT, welcoming all of you to the Chat tonight with the pop star Anaida. The lady is next door. We also have a Channel [V] crew recording the evtn for Asia's leading music channel. It should be a lot of fun. Thank you, Anaida, for being with us tonight. I hope you will enjoy this experience. Have fun!

Hi everyone! This is Anaida and I'm live on the Net. Make sure I stay alive!

Hi.. Anaida..Do you think India will ever win an Grammy?

Anaida is a greek mythological character who had beauty and brains (with no claim on my side).

Snap: I'm sure gonna try for one.

Anaida.. Don't you think that Indians are overdoing the rap and Bhangra?

Hey have you heard all of Nazuk Nazuk?

Which song would you like to see next as the video??

Snap: Not yet.

Hi. This is Chuck here. You know the grandpa of old rock n roll. Why do you girls have to act like clone of my good friend Madonna Ciccone? I can't make the difference between Alisha, Jasmine and you Anaida. All so cute, and ah, all so sexy.

C Berry: My name is A- N-A-I-DA. that's a litle difference . And I don't have an album called Madonna and I promise to try not to be sexy.

Anaida.. one more time.. do you think the International audience appreciates so much Rap? please not a one-line answer....:-)

Hi Anaida. How are you?

How much greenbacks have you totted up so far?And this is a piece of advice for you. Better stick to the cash, baby, like a leech to mah feet in Alabama. I should know. They slipped out of mah fingers all at once.

Hey, I don't think Chuck was COMPLAINING about the sexy bit :-)

Sure, I know how your name is spelt. But hell, all you girls look alike and sing alike. No dum, as my pal Freddie use to say.

You've used computer animation for one of your numbers. How did that idea come about?

No man, Tai, I am complaining. I think these girls should try and be different. The way they are now, they won't last more than five seasons at best. Wanna bet?

C Berry: Are you with the tax dept?

Atul: Fine thank you

Snap: The rap songs that have the 'C' missing from the beginning are quite fine. I'm not so fond of rap but all around the world its got the highest sales .

Probably, Chuck. Its kind of plastic.

Thanks Anaida.. So which is your next album we should looking forward to?

Hey Anaida, are you still there?

Atul: I have always ben in love with Bugs Bunny I'm hoping somebody gives me a starring role opposite him! Seriuolsy I wanted to do something to make India proud. A classy video was what we did.

CBerryt: Okay . I'm gonna 'Chuck it all up' and go back to being a pilot.

Anaida, have you ever thought of taking up the more unusual look, music, etc? Who decides?

Snap: Something in ARabic. But I don't know if that would interest you.

Tai: Yes I have. And in time I will. But the music company has a say in everything I do. So they have to agree to my unusual choices.

Hi Anaida, You use a lost of computer stuff in your Videos. Do you have an E-Mail account. If yes, Tell me privately ;-)

Do you think Indian pop has come of age? If so, why?

Anaida, like what, for example?

Baiju: No, I don't have one yet.

Anaida, which is your favorite number from your latest album? Why?

Anaida.. Why Arabic? Are you one?

Robert: No I think it's still in the pram.

Anaida, why the .... do Indians plagiarise so goddamn much from the west? and in everything, our music, video albums, singing styles, especially the new lot of pop? did originality walk leave india?

Tai: Can't say more about it right now, but it definitely won't be in Thai. And I promise not to disappoint you.

Anaida, how did your latest album sell? Do you think you really are upto the mark?

Atul: Hilori. I think it's very pleasant.

anaida, what on earth does your name mean? or is it not an earthly name in the first place?

Snap: No, I'm not. But I speak the language and I freak on their music.

anaida, what on earth does your name mean? or is it not an earthly name in the first place?

How did you like acting with Atul Agnihotri (that's me by the way!)

Hey Anaida, What is your age? Frankly you look young

Rishi: I agree with you. I'm a foreigner and I find everything Indian a novelty. And I think things are improving anyway.

Anaida, yo! Ever considered Hindi playback singing?

Banjo: I got 100 out of 100. IT sold verry well.

Anaida.. something on the lines of DIDI.. But why are videos so overdone and western? It goes against the Indianess of the songs..

who is your favourite singer from the west, present day, and past?

Banjo: I'm upto nothing with Mark. I promise. :-)

Tone Deaf: Anaida... also, muscially, what are your roots? Blues? Pop? Funk? Punk? Rock? Reggae? What?

Hi ! Anaida, just trying out this new stuff, chat on the Internet, is this your first time too ?

Do you write your own lyrics? If yes, what's your source of inspiration? If not, do you contribute in any way? Or do you only lend your voice to the songs?

Atul: IF that's you, I loved it Atul. How could I not. You're such a handsome guy, blah.. blah... blah.. blah...

Hi Anaida, first of all I think u r Beautiful.Do u do modelling?

what is so novel about india, what do u like so much

Baiju: Frankly, I am young. I'm 22.

Tone: Deaf: No, I'd go deaf.

Hey, Anaida, you've got a great sense of humor :-) Banjo, that was a good one, huh?

Rishi: The variety.

Anaida.. you said you are not Indian.. where are you from?

who is your favourite INDIAN singer, male and female

Venkat: I was modelling for a while. Haven't got anything good enough lately. But I will.

Venkat: Oh, and thank you.

Anaida... not to mention the listeners *LOL*

Rishi: I like Remo, I like Poornima, Gary Lawyer.

Hey thanks...you think I'm handsome. Boy, that's great. If you could see me know, I'm doing cartwheels here!

Anaida.. you said you are not Indian.. where are you from?

variety, what variety? all the present music sounds similar, all the movies have the same muck and mush, all the video albums look similar (perhaps because most are made by ken ghosh). can you show me some variety, i sorely need it!

Snap: I'm Eurasian -- Greek- Persian mix.

What are your future plans (Politics, Films, Social Welfare etc. etc. etc or just a good housewife?)

Rishi: All the questions sound similar too. None of my videos were made by Ken Ghosh. All of them were first-time directors.

Anaida... hey, the snaps I saw of you, you have nice long straight hair... so what was with that nest-of-snakes hairdo you had for the video?

anaida, your being greek? now that sounds like greek to me? honest, what's up your genes?

Wow.. you sound exotic.. So tell me why does our videos have so much of western touch to it.. our songs aren't you know...

ANAIDA

You've got three aces, pal! Play for keeps now!!
Bet all you've got and clean up the table!

Baiju: Social welfare, if I could be of any assistance.

are u planning on any new album currently?

Atul: I think you're cool. Thanks.

Snap: MAybe because I'm a westerner?

Curious... there's a lot of sensuous stuff in music videos these days... how easy is it, doing that stuff for the cameras? And how much of shooting a music video is like, say, acting in a movie? Talking of which, ever had any of those Bombay filmwallahs knocking on your door?

say, i got a song for you. it could go something like, da da da,

Tone Deaf: I was getting snaky.

Rishi: Wah, wah, wah

that was incomplete. it could go da da da, doo doo doo anaida, what you gonna doo? (after this chat i mean)

I am at my office What about you

Boy, you're sure good for my ego! You think I'm handsome AND cool! I think I'll log off now - not used to compliments from a femme fatale, you see!

Just kidding :-)...I'm not leaving till they throw me outta here!

Tone Deaf: I don't have anything too hot in my videos. Nor am I prancing around in a lingerie. Pun intended. And yes, I do get a lot of film offers. HAven't liked any of the trees enough to dance around.

Waat ees all this pop-wop stuff you are doing, I say, good girl like you? Why don't you sing some hindustani raag type things, hmmm?

Baiju: I'm in cyberspace.

Anaida,We all liked the song ouva..ouva,Dont u believe the video plays a important role in the popularity of the song as it happens in the US.

Tell me, Anaida, what are you like as a person. Now, be honest...you know how Pinnochio's nose grew don't you :-)

Rishi: My genes are up and on me all right.

a personal query? what do you think of the likes of alisha chinai, jasmine bharucha

Hey, will you sing this song? Hate burning in his eyes Hate burning in his eyes Listening to the politician's lies He stands and waits for his destiny, HAAAAAAARRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIJJJJJJJJJJAAAAAAANNNNNNNN! I'll give it to you first, though Kanshi Ram has been asking for it too.

Atul: I am unpredictable, impaitent, always in a hurry, never ever lie. My nose isn't as big as Pinnochio and I don't have a wooden head.

zimmermann is way out of his style. man u should be in hollywood with jacko whacko, what say u anaida

Robert: If a politician tells you, it looks like a dog, walks like a dog and barks like a dog, it's probably a fish.

Do you know how Bob Zimmermann is? You girls may be able to sing a note or two, but do you know your R&R history?

Rishi: They are whackos or they would have given me a grammy a long time ago.

if u r persian, then is it not some function of urs today? r u celebrating

Robert: That's history.

Hi, Anaida how are you.

Hi Anaida, We are Anu & Anand from Bahrain. We saw your show live at the Indian Club. It was excellent. When do you plan to make your next trip

How come you always hang out in the Open House on Hill Road? I have seen you there a zillion times.

Rishi: No, I'm not a Parsi. I don't know how they have two new years. Mine is 21st March.

Anaida.. why don't you sing a country song like Kenny Rogers?

Robert: That must have been my look alike. Even my twin sister does not go there.

I'll tell you this. You are pretty smart for someone who looks like a defrosted dodo.

Snap: Roger!

Hey, the heck with this music stuff, Anaida, tell us about your love life... :-)

how long u been staying in india

That's nice. Predictable people are boring - don't you think? So what else do you do besides your music. (Hey, you seem like a very interesting person, smart and witty, with a good sense of humor) ;-)returning compliments as you can see

Robert: No, no. But thanks.

You look great

Just curios to know if you look the same without makeup

I liked the song in which you made use of the animations should I expect more of this in your future songs.

Heh, heh. I could mistake you. I couldn't mistake your pa, and Suresh Thomas. Good old Suresh Thomas of Crescendo, rock entreprenur par exellence.

Hi Anaida, We are Anu & Anand from Bahrain. We saw your show live at the Indian Club. It was excellent. When do you plan to make your next trip

What do you think of Annu Malik?

Anaida,who is ur favorite female singer?

Tone Deaf: IT's raining... It's pouring... My love life is boring... Me to tears (sung to Barbara Streisland's tune).

What do you think of Lezz and Hari? I think they are cool.

Anaida.. why don't you sing a country song like Kenny Rogers does?

Anaida are you visiting Dubai soon.

Richard: I can understand why he sings with his (eyes) closed.

Jawad: Hopefully in November, for a concert.

'Naida... oh well, if you insist on sitting at computers when you should be out there in disc-land doing something about that boooooring love life o' yours... *L*

Richard: I think they are very cool Colonial Uncles.

We will be waiting patiently for you.

I think Alisha is a better singer than you. A glimpse of claws please.

Anu and Anand: When somebody else organises another concert. I think you were a wonderful audience.

Anaida... you said you were Greek? Does that make Yanni your hometown boy? How do you like his music?

Any Plans of a performance in Delhi?

Anaida: I don't know any of the songs that u have sung, nor do I follow th pop music scene in India, so what am I doing here..well just dropped in, so Hi and good luck. Tell me what does your name mean?..is it a Bengali name..i think it is nice.

Richard Starkey: I think she is a better singer than you too.

Anaida: I don't know any of the songs that u have sung, nor do I follow th pop music scene in India, so what am I doing here..well just dropped in, so Hi and good luck. Tell me what does your name mean?..is it a Bengali name..i think it is nice.

Anaida: I don't know any of the songs that u have sung, nor do I follow th pop music scene in India, so what am I doing here..well just dropped in, so Hi and good luck. Tell me what does your name mean?..is it a Bengali name..i think it is nice.

Which singer is your favourite

BAIJU: In September but its not confirmed.

Tone Deaf: Yanni is my cousin.

Anaida... kissing cousin, would he be?

Jawad: Chris De Burg, and Gloria Estephen

Tone Deaf: Mising cousin he is.

Anaida.. why don't you do a album with Lionel Richie.. he's my favourite...

You have a good taste.Gloria is also my favourite

Nel: A greeek godess with beauty and brains but no claims.

Anaida... *LOL* Is this your first time on chat? You've got the technique down to a T, why'nt you quit this boring music thingy and go give David Letterman a complex?

Is this your first experience with the

Internet

Snap: He is too Richie Rich for me :-)

Anaida I have to go Will you be coming to internet again soon.

Baiju & Tone Deaf: No I've been webbed before

Anaida,since u r planning on acting what does a pretty girl like u finds her chances are in the Bollywood?

Jawad: no I don't think so. Maybe I would I'm having so much fun

Venkat: Not interested.

HI!!

OIO

I wish that you should come back to internet soon. I will be waiting for your concert in Dubai. Best Wishes.

Jawad: Thnaks .

Can you tell us something about your schooling?

I wish that you should come back to internet soon. I will be waiting for your concert in Dubai. If you sent me free pass. Just kiding. Best Wishes.

Atul I can do it too!

A greek Goddess?..sounds interesting..so r u into pagan rituals?..do u think I can join u?

Anaida,is there any reason behind that,just curious ):-

Baiju: I'm a double graduate science and commerce.

Venkat: I haven't fallen in love with any tree to dance around it.

A greek Goddess?..sounds interesting..so r u into pagan rituals?..do u think I can join u?

Thats funny ):-

Sudhir: I'm not into rituals .

Anaida: Ok..no rituals, so what r ur hobbies?

Anaida , Can you do this or

this

Sudhir: Reading, painting, singing, dancing and Thinking.

Anaida,Are u planning on a concert in the US.we would love to have u here.

Baiju: Okay you win. Baiju where are you from? and how old?

Anaida: What do u think about G-spot crooning?

Venkat: Then please organise a concert over there I'd like that too.

Sudhir: Gee I dunno.

Anaida: Gee..you would love it..maybe you should try it some time.. If you do need some info I can e-mail it to you, else I can help you..:-)

Sure,if u can lemme know ur schedule

Hey I am from Delhi and I am slightly older than you (by one year) (Any Marriage Plans :-) ). I hope that the reddiff people have no problems in putting your picture with this

Anaida: Gee..you would love it..maybe you should try it some time.. In case u need more info..u can e-mail me..:-)

BAIJU: No marriage plans..do I sound that crazy to you?

hi, what inspired you to pursue a singing career?

Hey Anaida, do you write by any chance?

No Just kidding . Dont wory. Not at all serious

eddy: THE way I sounded in the bathroom...........that actually inspires everyone doesn't it?

Anaida: If u r going to come to the US, don't forget to perform at Cincinnati's Riverbend Stadium...absolutely lovely.

Baiju: YOu broke my heart ah!

Trix: Yes I do.and not grafitti on the wall

Also, I was wondering, what made you select India as a base for your career? Don't you think the US would have been a better bet? The Indian pop scene was no great shakes when you made your debut.

Sudhir: Don't forget to oganise a concert and I will

hi, what inspired you to pursue a singing career?

HI ANAIDA! I'M A REALLY BIG FAN OF YOURS AND WE ALL LOVE YOU HERE IN THE U.A.E. BYE.

Trix: Thats why I made my debut to shake it up.

Babar: I'm a big fan of U2..Thanks

Anaida: Sure thing baby..

How do you think you've made a difference?

where do you live in india? have you been to Bombay's hip dance clubs?

Anaida: You said one of ur hobbies was thinking?..tell me what do u think about?

Oh! You were serious!! . Tell me how much dowry can you pay me. I might reconsider :-)

Anaida, you still haven't told me -- why India?

Trix: Say I brought a little brains into it too. Seriuosly I think I'm the only one who is not trying to do anything too hot or sell that way.

where do you live in india? have you been to Bombay's hip dance clubs?

hi again had to go off for a while. did i miss anything big, like anaida's marriage plans? any preference for particular nationalities?

Hi! ANAIDA i luv your music

If not a singer, what would you have been?

Anaida,got to go.Enjoyed talking with u. Anyway i wish u the very best in ur career and hope to see u more often on the web.Bye!!!

Trix: I think India is a land of imagination illusions and fantasies . contradictions and unsolved mysyteries .That by the way is the first line of my song 'Karma' on Max

where do you live in india? have you been to Bombay's hip dance clubs?

Anaida, great name!! What does it mean?

Rishi: I'm still sold on Bugs Bunny.

Trix: A pilot

Anaida, great name!! What does it mean?

Anaida, are you a trained pilot?

where do you live in india? have you been to Bombay's hip dance clubs?

Reddy: I have a base in Bombay and no I don't get much time to go to night pubs. Unfortunately:-(

Anaida: Well nice chatting with u..gotta go have lunch. so if I don't get another chance to caht with u..good luck and take care...toodle doo

Anaida, don't you just get fed up with people asking you what your name means?

Trix: I'm 10 hours short of private piloting.

where do you live in india? have you been to Bombay's hip dance clubs?

Trix: You took the words out of my fingers*tee hee* why don't you tell them please.

Hey, when do you find the time to train?

are you planning a US tour: lots of desis and abcds would love to see you here. houston's a good place to start your tour..

Hi Anaida, someone told me you have a twin? Is it true?

Trix: Early mornings.I search and search for the time and then .Voila..I find it in one corrner :-)

are you planning a US tour: lots of desis and abcds would love to see you here. houston's a good place to start your tour..

Hey, Anaida, you're pretty cool. Why do all these stupid newspapers portray you as a dumb doll?

are you planning a US tour: lots of desis and abcds would love to see you here. houston's a good place to start your tour..

Eraser: Unfortunately Yes. *kidding* she is a sweet heart (Just incase she is reading this)

Trix: I can't help it if I look dumb. Thank god you don't think I'm dumb.

Reddy: I'll remember that.

What does she do? Is she into singing

are you planning a US tour: lots of desis and abcds would love to see you here. houston's a good place to start your tour..

Eraser: She is into exports.

Sorry if I have offended you in any way. I meant it to be just a joke.

Ok Now. What are your future albums?

Any plans of doing albums in other languages I'd love something from you in any of the south indian languages.

who do you idolise in the music business, at home and in the US?

Baiju: I'd have to be able to take a joke if I had to marry you. Cool. I want to do Oova Oova in Tamil. *seriuolsy* can you write lyrics for it? Greek, Spanish, Italian, Persian, and English that should keep me busy for atleast half a century.

Reddy: An improved and a more improved Anaida.beter and better.

who do you idolise in the music business, at home and in the US?

I'm there on the Net for the next 15 minutes .I would like to surface above the water.......shoooot your last questions

Anaida,come to Australia,Indians here are crazy over your music.

SID: And I'm crazy about them. Hopefully I will when there is a concert

hey that was a cool answer. hmm, you do sound ambitious. i just graduated last week. How about me being your overseas representative!

Does she look as good as you do?

Malayalam is peaceful for me.

But you know, tamil has a good market potential

Serious

Eraser: Yup. I liked myself so much I got myself Xeroxed. She looks better.

Reddy: Sure contact my manager you'll make a lot of money

hey that was a cool answer. hmm, you do sound ambitious. i just graduated last week. How about me being your overseas representative!

Hey Anaida, are you planning to leave so soon?

who's your manager? i'm not kidding, offer's for real!

Anaida, you need to hire a new PR. Let them come do something about portraying your image corrected.

Baiju: Okay this is seriuos now..fax your lyrics to fax to 022-6460154 .. but write them in Roman and address them to me. We'll pay you if we approve of thme. Tamil is better.

who's your manager? i'm not kidding, offer's for real!

You're pretty sharp. Business on the web, huh?

Eraser: Who cares if they think I'm a bimbo they'll still buy my music . And now my day is made cause you think I'm smart.

Malayalam is peaceful for me.

But you know, tamil has a good market potential

Serious

who's your manager? i'm not kidding, offer's for real!

Trix: I'm upto my Trix

Reddy: Really........Fax your details to the same number 022-6460154

who's your manager? i'm not kidding, offer's for real!

Hi Anaida, I'm back, albeit just to bid you adieu! Liked your quips...hope we chat again!

BYE!

Bye Atul

Ok. I'll try to do a good job.

How do you feel about this chat and internet in general>

I like this picture of yours

Keep up the good work

nice talking to you. what are you having for lunch anyway? whatever it is will be better than what i have!

Baiju: Cool

nice talking to you. what are you having for lunch anyway? whatever it is will be better than what i have!

Reddy: I'm having fried cockroaches , lizard brains and dinosaur sauce.....and thats for dinner not lunch

HI Anaida -- hayu doin? wassapenin?

Anaida when's your next album coming out?

nice talking to you. what are you having for lunch anyway? whatever it is will be better than what i have!

Ravi: Lots happening buddy..lIKE I'm getting ready to leave .., but they have tied me to his chai and refuse to let me budge I'm just about untying my ropes and leaving in 5 mins.

Yummy!!!!! those r my favorites too.....especially dino-sauce!

Sid: Allah janta hai.......wohi hota hai jo manjoore khude hota hai

wow! and i thought chinese ate stuff like that! stop kidding and tell us what you'll be eating..

Ravi: Dina-Mite

anaida -- :( hey u cant leave... i logged on just now! *sob* y does this always happen to me?

Well Anaida, Bye and

Thanks a TON to Rediff

wow! and i thought chinese ate stuff like that! stop kidding and tell us what you'll be eating..

Reddy: If I go home any later thna this I'll have to make myself cold sandwiches.

Guys I'm off. I had a lot of fun chatting with you. Best of Luck . Any more questions???

wow! and i thought chinese ate stuff like that! stop kidding and tell us what you'll be eating..

cogito ergo sum. any comments!!

Where can i get u'r albums here in california? i couldnt find in the nearest desi store.... can u send complimentary? i can barter the latest hot brand of dino-sauce? what say u?

r u a cyber-junkie?

Try having a wada-pao like a typical bombayite in a hurry. i'd love to do something like that. have you thought of performing at iitb during Mood Indigo later this year?

Anaida's fan mail address , for those of you who have more questions,

Anaida PO Box 6693 Bandra Bombay 400 050

Anaid -- when r u coming to california

Try having a wada-pao like a typical bombayite in a hurry. i'd love to do something like that. have you thought of performing at iitb during Mood Indigo later this year?

Try having a wada-pao like a typical bombayite in a hurry. i'd love to do something like that. have you thought of performing at iitb during Mood Indigo later this year?

Try having a wada-pao like a typical bombayite in a hurry. i'd love to do something like that. have you thought of performing at iitb during Mood Indigo later this year?

Photographs: Jewella Miranda