The Sound of Belief

It all started in 2010, when I was in 6th grade. I still remember walking into my first guitar class, wide-eyed and full of excitement. Music had always been a part of me—I loved singing and playing old Kannada melodies. But deep inside, I felt something was missing. The passion was there, but the direction wasn't clear.

A few years later, everything changed. A friend introduced me to English music—Akon, Eminem, Pitbull, David Guetta—and it was like stepping into a new universe. The beats, the energy, the freedom of expression in electronic dance music…it hooked me. Then I discovered Tomorrowland and Sunburn, and I knew in that moment: This is the world I want to be a part of.

But dreaming is one thing—convincing others is another. Coming from an orthodox family, talking about music as a career—especially DJing or production—felt impossible. My parents didn’t understand it. For them, music wasn’t a real profession. I had to take a leap on my own. I started working part-time jobs in secret just to save up and enroll in a DJing and music production course. Every rupee I earned was an investment in my dream.

I was just about to finish my course when the world shut down. Clubs were closed, gigs were cancelled, and everything came to a standstill. It was crushing. But I didn’t let it stop me. I turned my room into my sanctuary, practiced endlessly, went live on Instagram, and kept building my sound. Those late-night sessions on my console became my escape. No stage, no spotlight—just me, my beats, and my belief.

In the beginning, I performed at countless shows for free. I was undervalued, unpaid, and often overlooked. There were moments I thought about quitting. But a voice inside me kept saying: Just one more step. Just one more set. And I kept going.

I was invited to perform at my college fest—1,000+ students dancing, shouting, vibing to my set. That was the first time my parents saw what I had been chasing. And that moment made them believe. That’s when my real journey began.

From there, things started picking up. I became a resident DJ at a reputed club in Bangalore, slowly building my name and my sound. In 2024, I was recognized as one of the best resident DJs in the city—something I once only dreamed of. And when I received an offer from the PLAYBOY Club when they launched in Bangalore, I knew I was on the right track. That offer meant a lot—it was validation from one of the most respected names in the nightlife industry.

I’ve recently launched my own label—Avro Records—with a vision to blend Indian music with global electronic sounds. I want to represent India on international stages, collaborate with artists across genres, and create a sound that’s both rooted and revolutionary.

My journey has been far from easy—but every late night, every “no,” every moment of doubt has led me here. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this:

When you follow your beat, the world eventually dances to it.