Updated On: 19 January, 2026 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Having released his song Tere Bina Main, Leslee Lewis slams today’s generation of singer-songwriters who rely on backstories to make their tracks popular. He also opened up about the timelessness of his songs

Leslee Lewis. Pics/AFP, Youtube, Instagram
A composer, singer, and producer across independent and film music, Leslee Lewis has been wearing many hats for over three decades. And he is no mood to rest. A few weeks ago, he released Tere Bina Main, a romantic song with a contemporary, loud rock sound, which completed his album, Phir Se Rock and Roll. In a chat with mid-day, Lewis talks about his latest creation and his grouse with the current lot of songwriters.
Excerpts from the interview.