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Unlike popular notion, Jalota says there is no dearth of talent taking interest in this music. The new generation is eager to understand the meaning behind devotional songs, and find good melodies. “Some of the [bhajans] that I have delivered, like Aisi lagi lagan, and Achutam keshavam, are still sung by kids. Pick interesting lyrics, and don’t make the composition so tough that people cannot sing it. If you do that, you will have people interested [in your work].” 

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Meanwhile, the singer ignited controversy on social media last week when lending his support to the notion of establishing India as a ‘Hindu rashtra’. Asked about the reason behind his belief, he says, “Pakistan is Islamic, because more Muslims stay there. Similarly, America has Christians. If India has Hindus, why shouldn’t we call this a Hindu rashtra? Our culture, like yoga, is practised all across the world. Why can’t [India] get a platform by establishing our cultures? I request [the authorities] to declare India a Hindu rashtra.” The declaration, he believes, will not hamper the lives of individuals of other religions, many of whom have been his contemporaries in the industry. “Everyone can follow their religion. But there should be one Hindu country.”