Instep: What misconceptions do people have about you?
Mekaal Hasan: That I’m rude and difficult.
Instep: What is the worst rumour you have heard about yourself?
MH: Someone (a professional musician no less), spread the rumour I was gay while I’m heterosexual with a vengeance!
Instep: Any lessons learnt the hard way?
MH: Learning to give up on someone who can’t change. That’s always tough especially when you have a real friendship with that person.
Instep: What’s the weirdest thing a fan has ever said to you?
MH: You sing great!
Instep: Tell us something no one knows about you?
MH: Can’t tell you that…then everyone would know wouldn’t they?
Instep: What drives you: money, fame or success?
MH: Music… the other three happen when people connect with the music which comes from you.
Instep: What do you fail to understand about the opposite sex?
MH: How can someone who looks so good be so bad;)
Instep: What is the most important relationship advice you can give?
MH: Don’t…
Instep: When was the last time you kicked ass?
MH: I’m too old to kick anything but the bucket!
Instep: What do you consider your best physical asset?
MH: Really! I have assets?
Instep: How do you unwind?
MH: Hanging out with friends
Instep: Have you ever done anything you shouldn’t have?
MH: Many times :)
Instep: Have you ever envied another person?
MH: No. I’m not insecure about who or what I am. If anything I admire many people who I feel are facing the same issues I am but are coping with them better than me.
Instep: Define your sense of style.
MH: Ask Ammar Belal. He knows.
Instep: What is the price of success?
MH: Not getting paid enough to be successful. |