Stories, careers and news from India’s independent creative economy.
Aditya Modak’s path links riyaz, a day job, teaching and a film role—without treating any one of them as a shortcut to the other.
NOV 14, 2026 · 9 MIN READ
Amit Trivedi’s career moved from local bands, theatre and advertising to Dev.D—then deliberately back toward independent music through AT Azaad.
Raja Kumari’s career shows Indian artists why songwriting craft, a clear point of view and ownership can be different stages of the same music career.
Prateek Kuhad’s career offers Indian musicians a lesson in patient releases, bilingual songwriting, small-room shows and letting an audience grow around honest work.
Vishal Dadlani's career shows Indian musicians how a personal band, practical film work, a creative partnership and clear credit practices can coexist.
Shankar Mahadevan's career shows Indian musicians how deep training, a working runway, artistic risk and collaboration can build a long creative life.
Sona Mohapatra's career offers Indian musicians a practical lesson: build the team, release rhythm and point of view that let original work continue beyond any one film-song cycle.
Curated dispatches on festival commissions, day rates, and verified credits across India.