“I believe I am very lucky to have Priya as my wife, who is also one of the best writers in our industry” says Sa Re Ga Ma Pa mentor Jigar

MUMBAI: Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, a legendary singing reality show, continues to enthrall audiences with its perfect blend of musical brilliance and entertainment.  As the competition gets tougher each week, fans eagerly tune in to watch contestants refine their raw potential into stellar performances, guided by the expertise of mentors- Sachin-Jigar, Sachet-Parampara, and Guru Randhawa. This weekend, the much-anticipated race-to-the-finale episode promises a treat for music lovers, as the show welcomes some esteemed jury members from the music industry.

In a heartwarming moment during this weekend’s episode, mentor Jigar Saraiya received a delightful surprise when his wife, the renowned lyricist and playback singer Priya Saraiya, appeared on the show. Feeling deeply moved by her presence, Jigar shared how much Priya has influenced his life and career. He credited her as a pivotal force behind the success of the Sachin-Jigar duo, sharing how she not only penned iconic lyrics for songs like ‘Saibo’ and ‘Jeena Jeena’ in just 15 minutes but also stood by them through their challenging days. Jigar expressed deep gratitude for Priya's unconditional support and contribution, emphasizing how instrumental she has been in their journey in the music industry.

Jigar expressed, “I’m speaking straight from the heart. There are very few writers who can seamlessly craft lyrics across diverse genres, and Priya is undoubtedly one of them. From iconic songs like ‘Saibo’ to chartbusters such as ‘Slowly Slowly’, ‘Mileya Mileya’, and ‘Mere Mehboob’, Priya has truly elevated our compositions. I often feel I must have done something right to have such exceptional lyrics come our way. Whenever we send Priya a tune, she doesn’t send her lyrics directly to me. She always shares them with Sachin first, ensuring a thorough filter before they reach me. Looking back, I realize it’s a blessing in disguise. If I had been the one approving them, these songs might not have become such massive hits!”

He added, “We're not just husband and wife, but also best friends. Priya has made a huge impact on both Sachin's and my life, and we truly appreciate it. There was a time when we had no song and had a meeting in 15 minutes, but as we left the mall and started walking towards the studio, we just thought of the word ‘Saibo’and Priya magically wrote the chorus of the song by the time we reached there within 15 mins. There was one more incident when a producer was about to come and we had no song. That’s when we decided to prepare a draft of the song, and by the time the producer came upstairs from the front gate, Priya wrote the lyrics for the song ‘Jeena Jeena’ from start to end. So, I believe I am very lucky to have Priya as my wife, who is also one of the best writers in our industry.”

Jigar’s honest revelation emphasizes the trio's flawless collaboration, which has resulted in numerous unforgettable songs that have captured the hearts of millions.

For more such heartening moments, tune into Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, this Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM, only on Zee TV!