Amongst the current crop, Swanand Kirkire’s choice of words and Prasoon Joshi’s choice of images are interesting. After a long time, we have two good poets coming up in them
At 72, your songs such as Beedi Jalaile or phrases like Mint ki Goli have struck a chord with the masses. I am with the masses. I am not something different; I live amongst them. 

What does getting another lifetime achievement award (at the 10th MAMI film festival) mean to you?
Do lifetime achievement awards mean retiring from work? They are not a full stop to living. As long as you are living and your sensibilities are working, you are creative. 

Finally, is there anything you would still like to tackle?
An interviewer.