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Mental health is an issue ailing everyone - it is so omnipresent in society, we must work towards making it better.
I would describe my sound in the field of electro pop. A combination of deep yet simple lyrics coupled with easy beats.
Music means life and love in its purest form. It's about capturing your emotions and celebrating everything about life.
I have this passion for building things, so I always wanted to build a startup. I always wanted to start my own company.
My parents have always been very supportive. Whenever any of them says they are proud of me that's the highlight of my day!
An entrepreneur need not know everything but he or she should lead a team of persons who are thorough in different aspects.
I used to be locked up in my bedroom for hours, just listening to music, making some of my own, doodling and writing poetry.
My mom Neerja and I started this movement called Mpower. The whole idea is to break the stigma attached to mental illnesses.
I heard that Hubballi-Dharwad is going to be a Smart City. But it should ensure the sense of community and love is not lost.
'Let There Be Love' is going to be my very first international single release after going independent and I'm beyond excited.
I've been hugely inspired by Khalid, XXX, Post Malone, and The Weekend. That's the kind of sound that has really inspired me.
At university, I used to cheat and use precooked meals and then tell my friends that I've cooked it. They thought I had skills!
I am privileged to have people around me who understand mental illnesses and mental health. However, the stigma around it is huge.
It is as imperative to take care of our minds as is our bodies and hence seeking help for mental illness is of paramount importance.
Of course, I have privileges that others don't. But, you don't choose where you are born. If you want to hate me for that, I am sorry.
The Microfinance segment is a challenging client servicing space and thus requires a great amount of dedication, integrity and teamwork.
I love music and I want to make India proud on a global level and I will not stop till it happens, I don't think there will be a finish line.
All my music is driven by an urge to connect with people, to share with them in the experience of being human - the good, the bad, and the ugly!
What attracted me towards microfinance is it's a very sustainable business, which has an impact on people's lives yet it can be very profitable.
Mumbai can be contagious. The pace of life is so fast that if I travel out of the city I am happy for a few days, but then I crave the Mumbai hit.
My family is in business since long. No one has been in the entertainment industry and in the public eye. So, it was a great deal for me to get into.
In India, there is a huge stigma attached to one having a mental illness; this not only makes it worse for the sufferer but also for their caregivers.
My great-grandparents have some beautiful sculptures which have come down the generations. They are priceless and whenever I look at them, I am inspired.
I would say that for me while growing up, music was my best friend in many ways, and I hope my music can do that for others, to make them feel less alone.
When I was growing up, my father was naturally a very busy man and was not around for long periods of time. Despite that he was always emotionally with me.
There are not many musicians from India who are working internationally in pop. My aim is to change that and show the world that we have so much more to offer.
I bought a Burberry jacket that I call my Chris Martin jacket. It's a bomber and was very expensive - there are just two in the world - and I felt very guilty.
Music has influenced my life and is one of the most treasured things for me. It speaks a universal language and for me, it is extremely important to stay connected to it.
My father has a golden voice and sings beautifully. So does my brother, and my sister pursues dance as well. Love for the fine arts runs in our family in some way or the other.
I think that when people see that a successful person who has suffered and is a survivor of mental illness, and is still very successful, I think it gives them a lot of strength.
Aaron Pearce, a Grammy-winning producer sent me 14 songs, out of which I opted for Let There be Love.' My strategic manager Greg Thompson pitched it to SiriusXM and it all just came together.
I didn't have any pressure to join my dad to help with the family business. I don't think he needs any sort of support at all. That said, whenever he needs my help, I will always be there for him.
I started writing poetry when I was 12 years old and also undertook vocal training since a young age. However, it was only during my time at the University of Oxford did the musician in me came alive.
There were certainly more conventional and predictable paths that I could have taken in life, but I believe in being true to oneself and following the thing that sets your soul on fire. For me, that is music.
The pandemic has been such an awful time for so many people around the world, but it has also been a reminder for us about the things that really matter - the people in our lives and the love we have for them.
After my day at the Uni winded up, I used to go and perform gigs - I used to look forward to playing in front of an audience. It was when people came to me and gave me positive feedback that I got the confidence to pursue this as a dream.
I have always been musically inclined, whether it's been playing the santoor from a young age or writing poetry that has now evolved into songwriting. So, I wouldn't really call it a focus shift, but just pursuing a career path I am passionate about.
I highlight the importance of self-care and the need to be there for people. I participate in various shows and panels and also use my music to promote mental health. This is a subject close to my heart and I often discuss it on my social media platforms.
I have five tattoos. One says conquer, another Svatantra, a third mind over matter. I have a heart on my collar bone, and another tattoo saying Always Mommy's Girl. I got these tattoos in different places at different times in my life and they all mean something to me.
My future was planned before my birth. I was supposed to get married or be involved in the family business. But I was all about breaking barriers and started thinking out of the box when I was 13-14 years old. Finally, at 17, I floated my own Microfinance Institution (MFI) called Svatantra.
When I was at university in England, I went through a difficult phase. Outwardly everything seemed fine, and I was doing really well academically, but I was suffering from anxiety and frequent panic attacks and found it so difficult to reach out for help without people undermining my abilities.