As one half of Colonial Cousins alongside Hariharan, Leslee Lewis helped redefine the Indian pop soundscape of the 90s. Now, 26 years after his last Bollywood outing, Leslee is back as a singer with Zorr Ka Dhakka, marking a full-circle moment in his musical journey. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the composer-singer opens up about why he never chased trends, how passion keeps him “26 at heart,” the evolving sound of the industry, and why melody will always outlive marketing.