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
Faheem Abdullah’s path from Srinagar and Jhelum to Ishq, Saiyaara and headline rooms shows how one breakout can pull an entire artistic world into view.
From a Delhi cypher to Bayaan, Nayaab and Lunch Break, Encore ABJ and Calm built Seedhe Maut through a rare creative partnership: distinct voices, trusted producers, a deep catalogue and a live community.
Josh Brar was a kid tagging along to his father's recording sessions, watching him dub vocals with no idea he was watching his own future. Raj Brar, a Punjabi music mainstay, died in 2016 — and eight years later, Josh's debut single was a direct tribute to him. It's since crossed 180 million Spotify streams on its own. This is how a son built a career out of continuing a conversation his father never got to finish.
Shillong-raised rapper Reble has made a career out of refusing the easy category: her work moves from alter egos and Entropy to New Riot, while keeping a clear point of view on Northeast representation and creative freedom.
Rishi Roy began by making personal songs from the edges of the room. An early ₹1,500 distribution gamble, the lasting pull of Agle Janam, and a shared musical language with Dabzee helped turn that private instinct into an independent career.
Before ‘Taambdi Chaamdi’ travelled through clubs, streaming platforms, and a KSHMR remix, Shreyas Sagvekar was building a close-knit audience one living-room session at a time. Here’s the Pune-bred rapper’s route to a Marathi rap crossover.
Curated dispatches on festival commissions, day rates, and verified credits across India.