Singing Our Story: Duets That Define Us

30th December 2001! On this day, Kristel and I walked down the aisle at Our Lady of Egypt Church, Kalina, Mumbai promising to love and honour each other - for better or worse, in sickness and health, till death do us part. As we sat down on a quiet Sunday evening trying to line up a plan for our special day, the idea popped up to revisit the melodies that have accompanied me on through the journey.

The Sweet Beginning

“Jesus, You’re The Sweetest Name of All,” was the first song we sang together as a duet during our nuptial service.  This hymn has inspired us to build our marriage on a strong foundation of faith and harmony.

Building a Harmonious Home

After a short trip to Singapore, we returned to Dubai to start our new life together. Our first home was a cozy studio - It was in this apartment that our musical experiments truly began. One of the first songs we sang together was Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman’s “Something Stupid,” The song was released just a days before our wedding – an interesting coincidence.

Classics That Defined Us

Another favorite duet we cherish is the Irving Berlin classic, “I Wonder Why (You’re Just In Love),” from the 1950s film Call Me Madam. This song’s delightful polyphony - two verses sung simultaneously—is a delightful challenge, much like marriage itself.

A Bollywood Touch: Nostalgia and Romance

As life brought us back to Mumbai, our playlist grew to include some beloved Bollywood hits. While “Papa Kehte Hain” is a personal favorite that I perform as part of a Rock ‘n’ Roll medley, Kristel’s melodic voice beautifully suits the romantic love song from the same movie QSQT, “Ghazab Ka Ye Din.”

 

A few years later when I was studying in NMIMS, Jo Jeeta Woh Sikander became a hit. The song "Pehla Nasha" perfectly captures the magic of young love.

Keeping the Music Alive

We hope you’ve enjoyed the performances that we’ve shared here. These songs are more than just covers; they’re snapshots of our life together, moments frozen in harmony.

We look forward to many more music sessions as a couple in the upcoming year. We’d love to have your suggestions on other songs we should work on together.