The Story Behind Mic and Hustle

It all started in college—with lights, beats, and my love for the stage. Performing was my oxygen—I was always on the move, leading my dance troupe through college fests, professional musicals, and every stage show I could get my hands on. For me, the stage was home. But I didn’t realize back then that the way I wanted to be on that stage would change forever.

I still remember the moment. We were at a college fest where the performances were honestly underwhelming. The event felt dull. But one person stood out—the emcee. His humour, presence, and energy literally saved the show. He had the crowd in splits, dancing, clapping, engaged—all while nothing much was happening on stage. That’s when the spark hit me.

I thought to myself, “As a dancer, I’m on stage for five to six minutes. People might remember me as a good performer, but an emcee runs the whole show. They are the show.” And from that point, I knew—I didn’t just want to be part of the act. I wanted to steer it.

Of course, dreaming is easy. Doing it? That’s where the real hustle started.

After college, life took a turn. The pandemic hit, the event industry shut down, and I was forced into a corporate job. But even then, I couldn’t let go of my dream. I started doing smaller events—birthday parties, anniversaries, small community gigs—for friends and family. I wasn’t getting paid much, but what I was getting was love, support, and more importantly—referrals. Two shows a month became four. Four turned into eight. Slowly but steadily, I was building something.

Then came the big break: ITC Maratha, Mumbai.

A friend referred me for a corporate event, and I poured my heart into it. That night was magic. Everything clicked, and post-event, I was flooded with inquiries from event managers, artist curators, and agencies. That one show flipped a switch. I realised I had been underestimating myself. I had what it took—but I hadn’t been aiming high enough.

But as I tried to enter the grand event space, I hit a major wall: no proof, no work. Clients wanted to see previous work—videos, reels, past event clips. It didn’t matter who referred me or how many shows I’d done. If I couldn’t show it, they wouldn’t book me.

So, I changed the game. I offered to host big events for free, on one condition: give me full raw footage of the event. Most companies agreed. In return, I built a rock-solid portfolio. I now had high-quality videos of both corporate and social events. Suddenly, I wasn’t just a passionate emcee—I was a proven one.

In the last 18 months, I’ve hosted over 300 events. And within my first six months as a professional, I got the opportunity to work with leading brands like Jio, Rustomjee, Kotak, Mirae Assets, and many more. Every stage taught me something new. Every mic was a new beginning.

But this is just the beginning.

One of my biggest dreams is to become a Celebrity Anchor. That’s the ultimate goal. I’m building my network, sharpening my skills, and preparing myself every day—because when that opportunity knocks, I won’t need time. I’ll be ready like a hot iron—sharp, fast, and impossible to ignore.

And there’s more. I’m now in the early stages of launching my own entertainment company—a brand that’ll be a game-changer for event companies. The idea is to create something that transforms every gathering, be it corporate or social, into an unforgettable experience.

Looking back, it’s been a ride—one filled with setbacks, small wins, big moments, and bold decisions. But I’ve learned that the mic doesn’t just amplify your voice—it amplifies your purpose. And mine is clear: to create joy, bring people together, and own every stage I step on.

Because for me, this isn’t just a profession.

It’s passion on a mic.