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This episode features the mastermind of a music composer, singer – Anand Bhaskar with Host Eva Bhatt. He is the music composer of some of the most loved songs in the OTT space, of iconic web series like Mirzapur, Masoom and recently released Showtime, starring Emraan Hashmi. Anand Bhaskar talks about his journey from exploring various music genres and styles like ‘alt-rock' in his independent music (check out ‘theanandbhaskarcollective' on YouTube) to commercial music, even ‘item songs' in popular web series. He also talks in detail about the making of the soundtrack of ‘Showtime'. He also shares some great insights and learnings from his musical journey, till date in the Mumbai music industry.

The much-awaited interview is out! Listen to the eventful journey of one of the most successful as well as controversial pop icons in India, Yo Yo Honey Singh, in conversation with Host Eva Bhatt. From chartbuster singles like ‘Brown Rang', ‘High Heels' to Bollywood tracks like ‘Chaar Botal Vodka', ‘Lungi Dance', ‘Party All Night' etc., the fact that he took the Hindi music industry by storm & enjoyed massive fandom, is undeniable. There's much more to Honey Singh than just his music. This episode is a hearty chat with the rapper –music producer, about his renewed creative discipline, the phenomenal success and then the fall, to the ‘comeback' version, much like his album titled ‘Honey 3.0'. It is therefore, interesting and insightful to understand the journey that has witnessed extreme peaks of success & failures and how he deals with challenges and lows in his life. The little things that he shares about his life in Delhi, the ‘gedi', the kind of music he personally likes listening to and the food he binges on, are some of the most enjoyable parts of this episode. Hey listener, Thank you for making this Podcast win the Best Podcast – Music category, India Audio Award 2023!

Listen to the 23 year old singer-song writer- music producer, Vismay Patel, who has acclaimed his position in the independent space with the release of only 10 singles across global platforms, till date. His songs have organically crossed millions of views & streams. Host Eva Bhatt asks him about his roots in Assam, his ‘army' family background and his life in different parts of the country and his mother's Gujarati roots & its influence too. His music is a reflection of all the experiences and influences of varied cultures and people. He talks about some of his milestone hits like ‘Pal Beeta Jaaye', ‘Dariya', ‘Dil Mera' & ‘Behne Do'. He is singing a few lines of each, on his guitar, too! As we bring to you fresh music by some of the most loved ‘independent' artists on our TV channel 9XM, with ‘Drive Wali Vibe', on this podcast, you will get to know more about your favourite artists. Hey listener, Thank you for making this Podcast win the Best Podcast – Music category, India Audio Award 2023!

Your favourite podcast wins an award! Thank you listeners for showing your love, we are proud to announce that this podcast bagged the prestigious India Audio Summit Awards 2023. Keep listening and sharing! In this episode, Host Eva Bhatt talks to the heartthrob of the ‘indie' music scene, Gurashish Singh, whose covers, mash-ups, and originals have created waves on digital platforms. Being amongst India's top 10 most watched Cover artists, Gurashish Singh rules over an audience of nearly 1 mn on his channel ‘Singh's Unplugged'. He talks about the making of his popular English and Hindi mashups, Punjabi and Retro recreations, his latest original singles as well as his live gigs. He shares his unique musical journey, some learning from experiences to date, and some useful insights about the evolving music industry with the rise of digital media, etc. His latest release ‘Bol De 2.0' is Out Now on audio streaming and digital platforms!

One of the most sought-after & award-winning music composers in the Indian OTT space, ‘Dhaaga'(TVF-Aspirants) fame singer-composer-lyricist Nilotpal Bora is on this episode with Host Eva Bhatt. His latest musical work is for Bhuvan Bam's web-series ‘Taaza Khabar'. Known for his soulful compositions & modern, organic soundscape in popular web-series like TVF-Aspirants, Tripling Season 2, Yeh Meri Family, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd & many more, Nilotpal has won hearts again with his music for the OTT film ‘Jaadugar'. His song ‘Shaabaash' from the film ‘Jaadugar' has been selected as the official anthem for the Indian Athletes at the Commonwealth Games. In this episode, he talks about the immense opportunities for upcoming musicians due to the rise and success of digital media, especially OTT shows. He also talks about his Assamese roots and the musical influences.

Host Eva Bhatt chats with singer Dhaval Kothari who has a multi-genre profile that contains recreations of Indian classical, indie, pop and regional folk to being a music business entrepreneur. He talks about his musical series called #Folktales where he drew inspiration from folk music, pan-India. His versions of ‘Kon Halave Limdi', ‘Kaho Poonam Na', and many more have crossed 10 mn+ views. His latest indie track, ‘Khwahishon Ke Moti', is a soothing, romantic song with Urdu and Hindi lyrics. He talks about his musical training under the tutelage of Shri Gautam Kale, a disciple of Pt. Jasraj and Pt. Ajay Pohankar. Additionally, a Master's degree in Music Business from Berklee College of Music, Valencia, Spain, that has helped him collaborate with several popular Flamenco artists & perform across Europe.  

Singer, music producer-composer Nakash Aziz is back on the Podcast, this time to talk about his latest, back-to-back successful releases as well as his independent music. He talks about the song ‘Keti Ko', composed by Amit Trivedi for the much-loved ‘Uunchai' as well as the songs in the mega hit Rishab Shetty starrer ‘Kantara'. He talks about the changing times, the new wave in the music industry, the rise of indie music and new artists as well as challenges faced by artists. It's a laugh riot when the ‘Sari ke Fall Sa' singer, narrates some funny incidents, in his classic style!  

Multi-talented musician, Gourov Dasgupta who has helmed multiple music projects as a composer, arranger/curator, talks about his creative discipline and projects. From songs in Bollywood movies like Kaabil to Bhuj: The Pride of India, Dhokha Round D Corner, Jawaani Jaaneman, Total Dhamaal, Mubarakaan to singles like Tum Na Aaye, Ek Tu Hi Kaafi Hai, Dynamite, Buhe Bariyan & many more, Gourov has been keeping the buzz alive! In this episode, he talks about his collaborations with singers like Shaan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Javed Ali, Jubin Nautiyal, Kanika Kapoor, Jyotica Tangri, Dhvani Bhanushali & many others. He also shares insights from the music industry, record labels & the dynamics of the music business.    

Singer-Composer Vipin Patwa talks to Host Eva Bhatt on this episode about his childhood, training in music & musical journey, till date. His recent compositions in Bollywood namely ‘Matlabi Yaariyaan' (The Girl On The Train), ‘Ishq Mera' (Bhuj: The Pride of India), ‘Vaddi Sharaban' (De De Pyaar De) etc. The soulful ‘Auliya' (Hum Chaar), voiced by Atif Aslam was one of the most popular songs that topped the charts for a very long time. His latest track ‘Naach Baby' is a ‘Navratri' special, starring Sunny Leone & Remo D'souza. Vipin has also sung this song along with Bhoomi Trivedi.

Kunaal Vermaa, one of the busiest lyricists in the industry who has penned superhit songs for top music composers and singers, talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his creative discipline and his latest International collab ft. Allu Arjun. He talks about some of the most celebrated songs like ‘Hasi'(Hamari Adhuri Kahani) ‘Dil' (Ek Villian Returns), ‘Pal'(Jalebi), ‘Tum Hi Aana' (Marjaavaan) as well as his international collabs like Dua Lipa's ‘Levitating' in Hindi, 'BIBA' song by Marshmello & Pritam, ‘2step' by Ed Sheeran & Armaan Malik, ‘Aaya Na' Tu by Arjun Kanungo - Momina Mustehsan and ‘Jo Tu Na Mila' by Asim Azhar. A must-listen for aspiring lyricists as he gives out some helpful tips & lessons from his experiences and journey, till date. 

Nikhita Gandhi and Siddhant Bhosle come together for a new single 'Tu Hi Bata' and in this episode, they talk about their shared love for western, Indian & other music genres & styles and creating independent music apart from their ‘mainstream' music career. After chart-toppers like Qaafirana, Ullu Ka Pattha, Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe, Burj Khalifa, Jugnu, Naach Meri Rani etc., Nikhita is back with another single titled 'Tu Hi Bata' in collaboration with singer-songwriter Siddhant Bhosle. Nikhita Gandhi talks about her learning from working with the biggest names in the music industry, from A R Rahman to Pritam. She also talks about how they met, admiring his work on his digital channel, not knowing about his father being, the much loved and respected artist, Sudesh Bhosle. Siddhant talks about how he is enjoying making music, ‘independently' and his influences of both Bollywood (from his father) as well as western music (his mother plays the piano). ‘Tu Hi Bata' is a breezy, romantic ballad and you can enjoy them jamming in this episode.  

Listen to one of the biggest names in the DJ scene, DJ Shadow Dubai, on this episode, about his eventful journey from engineering to mixing tracks! The creator of ‘Banna Re' that got viral on social media, recently, DJ Shadow Dubai, talks about his experiences of working with Yo Yo Honey Singh, Guru Randhawa & Badshah to his upcoming collabs with international artists like Lil Pump, Rick Ross & the ‘Jalebi Baby' hit Jason Derulo. The most interesting part of this conversation is when he talks about his autobiography titled ‘LSD: Confessions by DJ Shadow', that sets up a world record, too. The visual adaptation rights of the book have been bought by producers Gaurang Doshi & Rocky Khan. Through this, he talks about the post-pandemic crisis that artists and specifically DJs, faced across the world, how his habit of daily ‘journaling', helped him share the highs and lows, capturing the good, bad & ugly of the ‘glamorous' life of a DJ!

Composer-arranger & singer Harshit Chauhan chats with Host Eva Bhatt about his passion for creating ‘original' music and some interesting stories about his ‘hustle' in the music world. He talks about his mentors, veterans Kalyanji Anandji and some other key people who helped him in his journey, till date, namely singer Divya Kumar, Aditya Narayan & Adhyayan Suman. He credits music composer Shreyas Puranik for giving him some great projects to arrange music for, one being, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Malaal', amonst others. While talking about his ‘indie' music projects, he shares some important tips for newcomers and upcoming artists in the industry. His IP, 'OG Studio', comprises of original songs, sung by popular names in the industry. 

This episode features the young, multi-talented music composer-producer-singer Kanishk Seth & his mother, ‘Iktara' fame', Kavita Seth. They talk about their common passion to explore and experiment with different genres and styles in music – from Indian classical to Sufi & ghazals to contemporary. Their latest song ‘Rangisaari' was an independent release, last year and became a rage on social media, that led to it being featured in the blockbuster Bollywood movie, ‘Jugg Jug Jeeyo', feat. Varun Dhawan & Kiara Advani. They also share some unheard stories about the much-loved song in this episode. Listen to some interesting perspectives and tips related to music-making in an ever-evolving, ‘social-media' driven, music industry.

Bengaluru based DJ/producer Kunaal Gurbaxani aka GURBAX is one of the top DJ/ producers in the Indian electronic music scene. After massive independent releases like ‘Boom Shankar', ‘Aghori' and ‘Aatank', that have gathered over 50 million+ plays on YouTube alone, GURBAX is excited about his maiden album titled ‘Rebirth', a futuristic 8-track compilation with a diverse bunch of collaborators like Rashmeet Kaur, bass music heavyweight NDS, Billboard charting artist Mayila, Amsterdam-based producer & future-bass pioneer GANZ, Las Vegas-based rap duo called Gold Lemonade and LA-based singer/songwriter Devesh Dayal. He talks about his Sindhi family's business background & opting an unconventional career.  He also shares how live gigs helped him gain confidence and self-belief.  If you've enjoyed this podcast please do remember to subscribe or follow to stay up to date with new episode releases. Please also check out "Bakwaas Bandh Kar" podcast. Bade and Chote's Bakwaas jokes are sure to leave you in splits! Click on the link below. https://link.chtbl.com/BakwaasBandhKar

Listen to the young singer-composer-lyricist & guitarist Aaryan Banthia as he talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his eventful musical journey from Kolkata to Mumbai. His debut Hindi track ‘Yaadein' was a rock ballad with a subtle touch of blues, after which he produced six more singles, both in Hindi & English. In this episode, he talks about his song ‘Paar' which spoke of the struggles of people from different strata of society during the pandemic, of which he recently released an acoustic version, too. He also shares the challenges and experiences as a new, growing ‘self-made' indie artist, in this episode. 

One of the most renowned and loved singers in India, with a glorious career of 20+ years, owning a string of superhits in the Hindi film industry (in other languages as well), in movies like Jhankaar Beats, Dil Chahta Hai, Fanaa, 3 Idiots, Saawariya, Jab We Met, Shaan talks to us about his undying passion for music and his evolving creative discipline. The singer who made a foray in the ‘Indi pop' era of 90s and garnered huge success with albums like Lovology, Tanha Dil, Bhool Ja etc. is back to rock in the new age, ‘Indie' music scene, with his latest single ‘Dil Uddeya'. It also features popular Maldives' singer Unoosha. Enjoy this hearty conversation with the loving Shaan da, as he shares some personal memories & inspiring lessons he learnt from his mentors, his contemporaries, his parents as well as the revered Asha Bhosle.   Music Label Courtesy: Shaan Music

From Andhadhun, Agent Vinod, Helicopter Eela, Johnny Gaddar, , Bell Bottom to Judgementall Hai Kya and the latest Ashutosh Gowariker's production Toolsidas Junior, music composer Daniel B George has carved his own niche in the Indian music industry. An award-winning music composer-arranger, Daniel never received any formal training in music. However, today, Daniel is a name to reckon with in Bollywood especially after his iconic 'piano' arrangements in Parineeta, 3 Idiots, Lage Raho Munnabhai to Andhadhun. He talks about his eventful, unconventional journey from composing jingles for around 300 advertisements for Pradeep Sarkar & Dibakar Banerjee, to assisting Shantanu Moitra to composing for Sriram Raghavan.    

Rapper, singer-songwriter, composer, music producer and YouTube sensation, Dino James, talks about his evolving creative discipline, his latest album ‘D' and his experiments with different genres as a multi-faceted artist.   From releasing his videos on YouTube, without any support to creating an impact through his hard-hitting lyrics, gathered from real-life experiences, and earning his fans to his recent association with Def Jam India, Dino has come a long way.   Listen to the honest revelations and some practical tips by the self-made rapper, who's songs rake in 100M+ streams, as he talks about the ‘art of detachment' from one's success or stardom, as it is not permanent!        Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia

One of the most versatile and loved musicians in the fusion/indie music scene in India, Dhruv Ghanekar talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his evolving musical discipline and his projects, till date.  He talks about one of the most anticipated movies starring Kangana Ranaut, ‘Dhakkad', having composed the background score and being one of the music composers, for the same. He shares some great insights about the making of the soundtrack, with singers like Hariharan, Sunidhi Chauhan to Richa Sharma & others.  From the iconic song, ‘Mumbhai' ft. Javed Jaffrey (Bombay Boys) to his collabs with folk maestros like Mame Khan to Kalpana Patowary, he talks about his love for the guitar, his filmy family background and the ‘blurring' of mainstream Bollywood music & indie music, in India.   Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in Twitter: @9XMHaqse Instagram: 9XMIndia

Hindustani classical vocalist Suchismita Das Banerjee chats with Host Eva Bhatt, about her musical training in Patiala Gharana, experiences, and her creative discipline.   Spanning across 2 decades, her diverse musicality embraces everything from classical to ghazal to contemporary to film and world music forms. She has sung & co-written the songs in the Golden Globe Award nominated film, ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' and its sequel.   A R Rahman's protégé, Suchismita enjoys a long-standing repertoire of having collaborated with stalwarts like Javed Akhtar, Pritam, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, amongst others. Her latest independent release is ‘Damaru', feat. multi-Grammy Award-winning Indian music composer & environmentalist Ricky Kej. She also talks about her previous single ‘Ek Lamha', a romantic duet featuring Shankar Mahadevan, penned by Kaifi Azmi saab.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in Twitter: @9XMHaqse Instagram: 9XMIndia

Listen to the music composer-producer & singer, Qaran, talking about his music, his training and creative discipline. His ‘Tareefan' ft. Badshah, in Veere Di Wedding was a rage & now he is back with a sensational single, ‘Ooo Ooo' starring Ileana D Cruz. Qaran talks about the making of his songs & his take on the current music trends. Qaran talks about his childhood in different countries, his musical influences of mixed cultures that eventually had a strong influence in his music. He talks about the rise of independent music in India and the need to support fresh, young talent to be able to give them the opportunity to create original music. Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia 

The versatile music composer, music producer, singer, lyricist Mikey McCleary, talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his musical journey till date, and his creative discipline. Besides his prolific work on soundtracks for ad-films, background scores and songs for Bollywood he is also well known for his re-interpretations of Bollywood classics under the stage name of The Bartender, most notably 'Khoya Khoya Chand' and 'Hawa Hawai' from Shaitan. Having worked as a music arranger on Lucky Ali's iconic albums , ‘Sifar' & ‘Sunoh', Mike McCleary talks about his work chemistry and learning from Lucky Ali, with whom he has collaborated, once again on ‘Intezaar'. He also talks about his experience of working with Ankur Tewari for ‘Jeene Mein Aaye Maza' in Gully Boy.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia 

We have the singer of Bollywood chartbusters like ‘Dhunki', ‘Kuch Khaas Hai', ‘Jag Ghoomeya', ‘Dil Diyan Gallan'& many more, Neha Bhasin, once again on the podcast, to talk about her recent achievements, challenges and her ever-evolving artistry. From Bollywood to indie, Punjabi folk to songs in multiple languages, the award-winning singer has captured hearts with her originality & genuinity. Her latest single titled ‘Parwah' is all about her bold, carefree persona & gives out a motivational message for every individual, especially in today's times. Salso talks about her varied experiences in the last few years, from being part of a much-talked-about reality show to dealing with trolling on social media & her strong stance against all things regressive, negative. Composed & written by the talented artist Deep Kalsi, this song features her reality show inmate & friend, actress Rashami Desai.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndi

Renowned lyricist of some of the most popular & loved songs in Bollywood like ‘Teri Galliyan' (Ek Villain), ‘Kaun Tujhe' (MS Dhoni), ‘Teri Mitti' (Kesari) etc., Manoj Muntashir, is on the podcast, once again, to share some inspiring thoughts & tips. After back-to-back chartbuster singles like ‘Lut Gaye', ‘Humnava Mere', the latest romantic single ‘Mast Nazron Se', is sung by Jubin Nautiyal, composed by Rochak Kohli & written by Manoj Muntashir.  The ‘Teri Mitti' lyricist talks about some essential tips for budding writers in his signature style, peppered with some powerful shayari and inspiring stories from mythology. This episode is music to ears, with Manoj Muntashir, talking about the creative process of song-writing, composer-lyricist camaraderie and his journey of evolving as a writer, each time he writes a song.    Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia 

Lucky Ali, one of the most loved artists whose voice has defined Indian pop music and has captured the imagination of music lovers across generations & for decades, is on this episode, to share his heart out on music, life lessons, and ‘Intezaar', his latest offering for his fans! After his successful collaboration with renowned composer/producer & brother-in-law Mikey McCleary in albums like Sifar & Sunoh, the 'O Sanam' singer is back with a series of singles, starting with Intezaar. Known for his distinctive sound & soulful but strikingly simple ballad-style singing, as well as his elusiveness, Lucky Ali shares some of his personal experiences & tips for music lovers & aspiring artists. He also talks about some fond memories about his late father, the iconic comedian Mehmood!  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia 

Sarod virtuosos Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash chat with Host Eva Bhatt about their love for Sarod & their phenomenal contribution towards the global music industry & excellence in the classical & contemporary music sphere.  Disciples of their father, the great sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, they represent the seventh generation of a musical lineage known as the Senia Bangash school.  ‘We for Love' is a project curated, produced & presented by the Bangash brothers, to raise awareness for the ‘Justice for Every Child' campaign', launched by Nobel Peace prize recipient Mr. Kailash Satyarthi. This campaign provides legal and mental health support to child victims of rape and sexual abuse. Listen to this exclusive conversation about their learning from Ustadji, some tips for aspiring musicians and the making of this album that also features Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Karsh Kale, Malini Awasthi, Mahesh Kale, Shubha Mudgal & Karan Johar.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia 

Listen to one of the most prolific music composer duos, who have excelled in regional as well as mainstream Hindi cinema, Ajay-Atul, in this episode.  From the National Award winning ‘Jogwa'; to the blockbuster soundtracks of ‘Natrang', ‘Sairat' to their Bollywood songs in movies like Agneepath, Brothers, Dhadak, Singham, Zero, Tanhaji, Super 30 & many more, Ajay – Atul have always believed in experimenting and exploring with their music. They share some interesting stories behind the making of their latest soundtrack for Nagraj Manjule's Jhund, starring Amitabh Bachchan. Having had no formal training in music, they talk about their understanding of music, their inspiration, what drives them to create newer & better music, & their creative discipline.   Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia 

Host Eva Bhatt talks to ‘Ambarsariya' girl, Sona Mohapatra, on this episode, about her musical journey, her love for folk music & her creative discipline. Her latest indie release is ‘Noor', composed by Ram Sampath.  Known for her Bollywood hits like ‘Bedardi Raja' (Delhi Belly), ‘Jiya Lage Na' (Talaash), ‘Naina' (Khoobsurat) etc., Mohapatra talks about her extensive experience in the advertising world, her varied experiences that have helped her emerge as a strong, independent voice, amidst all the controversies that often surround her.  The fearless artist also touches upon so many pertinent issues related to content creation and the music industry, the hustle, the need to empower indie music, also give our rich Indian & folk music the respect it deserves.  Don't miss that 'golden' anecdote, shared by her, of meeting the great Lt. Lata Mangeshkar, once.

Singer of superhit songs like ‘Jiya Re' (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), ‘Ishq Wala Love' (Student Of The Year) & ‘Sau Aasmaan' (Baar Baar Dekho), Neeti Mohan chats up with host Eva Bhatt, in this episode about her creative discipline, her new work-life balance post motherhood & her latest songs. She talks about her work chemistry with various composers from A.R. Rahman, Vishal-Shekhar to Amit Trivedi. While talking about her enriching experience of singing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his movies like Padmavat (‘Naino Wale Ne') to Gangubai Kathiawadi (‘Meri Jaan') She also shares some excellent tips for aspiring singers, her strong values, and a non-competitive approach towards music, that is not just a career, but a ‘way of life' for her.  

Multi-talented artist Arjun Kanungo chats with Host Eva Bhatt, in this episode about his eventful journey as a singer, actor, composer and entrepreneur, till date. The singer of viral hits like 'Baaki Baatein Peene Baad', ‘Fursat' & ‘Aaya Na Tu', is back with a beautiful romantic single, ‘Baha Le Jaa', sung & composed by him, written by Kunaal Verma. He also talks about his acting experience in ‘Radhe', as well as his entrepreneurial side. Did you know, Arjun Kanungo is a 3-time National gold medal winner in Centre Fire Pistol & a National level Basketball player, too.

Host Eva Bhatt talks to Hindustani vocalist Pratibha Singh Baghel about her musical journey, her training & inspirations & her creative discipline. Awarded by the prestigious Mangeshkar Alankaran Award in 2008, National classical vocal category, the singer talks about her ‘musical' upbringing in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, also the birthplace of the Late Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. With her extensive work in Indian musical theater and Bollywood playback singing, with stalwarts such as Shankar Mahadevan & Salim-Sulaiman,  Pratibha Singh Baghel has devoted herself to the art of classical Hindustani music with a strong, contemporary/global appeal . ‘Inheritance', produced & arranged by Deepak Pandit, is Pratibha's second collaborative album with the renowned violinist-composer and is an ode to the romantic spirit of thumri. 

This episode features a refreshing & a promising voice in the industry, Deedar Kaur, who has impressed music lovers with her earlier indie hits like ‘Munda London Da' & ‘Ladeya Na Kar'. The young singer talks about her growing up years in Panipat, singing Kirtan at Gurudwaras, along with her siblings & learning from the journey of her elder sister, Asees Kaur, an established artist in Bollywood, today. Being an admirer of  Noor Jehan & Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Deedar also sings some of her personal favourites, in this episode. Her latest release is a romantic single, ‘Marjaun Main', composed & written by Sanjeev Chaturvedi. Write to the host at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram @evabhattpodcast You can follow us & leave your feedback on our social media handles: Facebook: 9XM.in Twitter: @9XMHaqse Instagram: @9XMIndia

Abhay Prasad, better known as Devil The Rhymer, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his love for hip-hop music, his personal hustle & his debut album that has already made him the fastest rapper in India.  The newest signee on Ranveer Singh's artist collective and label IncInk, Devil The Rhymer offers his listeners a glimpse into his gripping, intricate rhyme schemes and wordplay, combined with the high-octane speed of his lyricism that is a distinct feature of his artistry.  The 22-year-old rapper from Delhi talks about his debut solo album ‘Psykalone', featuring 5 tracks that take you on a rollercoaster ride fuelled by the young prodigy baring his heart - where he shares his personal emotions, struggles, learnings and offerings.  The title track Psykalone records 478 words under 1 minute, setting a new record at the India Book of Records.   Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of chartbusters like ‘Baby Doll', ‘Lovely', ‘Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan' to the sizzling track ‘Oo Bolega Ya Oo Oo Bolega', Kanika Kapoor talks to Host Eva Bhatt about her musical journey. The Lucknow girl talks about her experiences of working with the best in the industry, the highs & lows, facing challenges & learning from success & failures. The award-winning diva shares her experience of working in the Telugu industry, with music composer DSP for the Hindi version of the chartbuster song in Allu Arjun starrer ‘Pushpa: The Rise'.  Listen to the inspiring story of singer Kanika Kapoor, of creating her own identity, amidst a highly competitive industry.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer of superhit Bollywood tracks like ‘Challa'(Uri: The Surgical Strike), ‘Dum Dum' (Phillauri), ‘Sanu Kehndi' (Kesari), ‘Gabru'(Shubh Mangal Zyada Savdhaan), Romy, joins us on this episode to talk about his story & his musical journey from Patiala to Mumbai. He also talks about his Bengali - Punjabi roots, his great bonding with musicians Shashwat Sachdeva & Tanishk Bagchi & some useful tips for aspiring artists. He highlights the need to learn the technical as well as creative side of things, update yourself constantly and listen to different kinds of music.  Romy was part of the soulful track ‘Ranjha' (Shershaah), along with Jasleen Royal & B Praak. His latest indie release is ‘Mera Pyaara Hindustan', composed by Kausar Jamot.   Music Label courtesy: Affix Music Company  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer of chartbusters in Bollywood movies like ‘Dilwale', ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil', ‘Jagga Jasoos', ‘Judwaa 2' etc., Amit Mishra joins Host Eva Bhatt in this episode, to talk about his musical journey from Lucknow to Mumbai. His latest release is Pritam's ‘Sakht Jaan' for the movie ‘83'. He lets out some interesting, unheard stories about working with Pritam, some inspiring tips shared by him & about the special contribution by all the ‘recordists', in the industry.  The ‘Bulleya' singer also talks about his independent releases, especially during the lockdown. A must-listen for all fans & aspiring singers, as he gives out some honest revelations & tips, from his experiences, till date.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features one of the most impactful singer-composer Rachita Arora. Her work as a music composer comprises of theatre (National School of Drama, ‘Pitaji Please' & Makrand Deshpande's ‘Epic Gadbad'), Bollywood films like Newton, Gurgaon, Kaamyaab, Mukkabaaz (4 songs), Shubh Mangal Savdhaan (background score), OTT films like ‘Choked' & series like Sacred Games (title track), Karenjit Kaur & ‘Decoupled'.  The ‘Delhi' girl talks about her training in Hindustani classical music to her exposure to world music, experiences of creating soundtracks for various genres, movies vs OTT shows, working with stalwarts like Makrand Deshpande to Anurag Kashyap and some useful tips for aspiring talent.   Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the year-end special episode, where Host Eva Bhatt, revisits some of the milestone conversations, some memorable moments and some inspiring lessons shared by various artists, in the year gone by.  From the stalwarts like Hariharan to Jatin Pandit, divas like Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan & Shilpa Rao to globally renowned fusion artists like Karsh Kale, Ricky Kej, Purbayan Chatterjee & Bickram Ghosh. From new age hip hop artists like Kaam Bhaari, Parry G & Rapper D'evil to bands like Euphoria & Agnee, bringing in the 90s magic to Swaroop Khan, Renuka Panwar, Bhoomi Trivedi adding the colours of folk music. Bollywood artists Sachin-Jigar, Jonita Gandhi, Darshan Raval, Yasser Desai, Jyotica Tangri & Sharvi Yadav talking about their 'indie' music to lyricists like Vayu & Mehboob talking about the craft of lyric-writing.  Overall, it was a colourful mix of artists from different backgrounds & discipline and hence this episode can become your go-to guide to select & listen to your favourite artists & their set of experiences, learning and perspective.   Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia  You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music composer & singer duo of Shor Police - Clinton Cerejo & Bianca Gomes are on the podcast to talk about their music & their creative discipline.  Their latest track 'Jallianwala' in Salim-Sulaiman's album Bhoomi 2021, is about the brutal, historical incident of Jallianwala Bagh. Together, they have added their unique vibe to the track to give it a Pop-Rock sound to bring intense aggression into the melody. They talk about their enriching experience of collaborating with Salim-Sulaiman, Harshdeep Kaur & IP Singh, on this one.  A must-listen for all young, aspiring artists, as they share some helpful tips and suggestions, out of their experiences.    Music label courtesy: Anjaana - by Shor Police    Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mohan Kannan & Kaustubh Dhavale (aka Koco), of one of India's most loved rock bands ‘Agnee' are on the podcast, to chat about their ‘rocking' musical journey, their creative discipline and their varied experiences.  While Mohan, the lead vocalist chats about his Carnatic & Hindustani classical influences, Koco, the lead guitarist, talks about his love for rock music & the overall experience & lessons learnt, working in the music industry, for over two decades, now. The creators of award-winning songs like Aahatein, Sadho Re, Sadaa & Shaam Tanha, talk about their latest indie release ‘Maahi Ve'.  Known for their deeply-rooted Indian sound, hummable tunes and live wire performances, the band has composed music for a Marathi language film Shala (winner of multiple Indian & international awards), Hindi film Aalaap, Punjabi film Sarsa as well as the Indian release of Marvel's The Avengers (2012). Music Label courtesy: Agnee Subscribe to the free podcast on EPLOG.MEDIA, the website & enjoy new episodes, every week, on all leading audio streaming platforms.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer of Ayushmann Khurana - Vaani Kapoor starrer movie, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui's song 'Kheench Te Nach', Brijesh Shandilya, talks to Host Eva Bhatt, about his inspiring journey, till date. Hailing from a conservative family in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, Brijesh Shandilya had to face many odds, to realise his dream of becoming a singer. From learning classical music at the Prayag Samiti, at a much later stage in his life, due to circumstances, to struggling for many years, as a scratch artist, to being the lead voice in superhit Bollywood movies like Golmaal Returns, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Shubh Mangal Savdhaan, Badhaai Ho, Kesari etc.  He talks about various experiences and people who have helped him, in his journey as an artist, some interesting trivia behind the making of his songs and his 'musical' connection with Ayushmann Khurana movies! This episode is for all those, who are not just 'struggling', but facing the criticism or lack of support from one's family, with regards to their passion or dreams. Subscribe to the free podcast on EPLOG.MEDIA, the website & enjoy new episodes, every week, on all leading audio streaming platforms.  Write to the host - at eva.bhatt@9xmedia.in or Follow her on Instagram  @evabhattpodcast Facebook: 9XM.in  Twitter: @9XMHaqse  Instagram: 9XMIndia   You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media DISCLAIMER: All “statements, comments, ideas, views, opinions and/or any other content(s) expressed and/or contained in this podcast and its content herein” (“content(s)”) presented by the host/anchor and/or guest(s), are of their own and are meant to be for entertainment purposes only, it is expressly stated herein that none of the said views/ content(s) are meant to be in any way of advisory nature and/or intended to hurt the sentiments of any persons living and/or dead, locales and/or otherwise . “9X Media Pvt. Ltd.” (“Company”) does not necessarily subscribe and/ or endorse and/or take responsibility of any nature whatsoever for the said views/ content(s) including but not limited to constitutional responsibility for the same. Further the Company does not suggest, warrant and/or make any representations regarding the use, interpretations and/or results of the use of the said views/ content(s) by any third party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.