Behind the Music of Kantara! The Truth About Passion, Pain, and Purpose in the Music Industry

Meet Abby V, the voice behind Brahma Kalasha from Kantara — a global sensation known for his soulful renditions and powerful classical fusion. In this episode of Just Curious India with Rapid Rashmi, Abby opens up about his journey from a passionate learner to an internationally acclaimed musician. He shares his daily riyaz routine, his unforgettable meeting with A.R. Rahman, and how he discovered his deep love for Indian classical music. Abby also reflects on the role of money in music, his collaborations with icons like Anirudh, and his memorable Kantara experience. From advice for aspiring singers to personal insights about family, fame, and financial realities in India’s music industry — this conversation is pure inspiration for every artist. Don’t miss the rapid-fire round and Abby’s honest take on what it truly means to live for music. #RapidRashmi #JustCurious #justcuriousindia #AbbyV #IndianMusic #ARRahman #Kantara #sandalwood #kannadasinger #BrahmaKalasha #singer Powered By: @polarbearicecreams Check out our new saree brand — RADHA! 🌐 Visit: radhabyrapidrashmi.in Chapters: 01:40 – Introduction 10:20 – His Daily Riyaz Routine 15:10 – The Journey of a Musician 26:00 – Meeting A.R. Rahman 32:30 – Discovering His Love for Classical Music 40:00 – The Role of Money in Music 47:50 – Advice for Aspiring Musicians 51:00 – The Kantara Experience 58:00 – Collaborating with Anirudh 01:07:30 – Is a Singer’s Career Really That Short? 01:09:40 – Encounters with Music Legends 01:17:00 – Family and Personal Life 01:25:40 – Can Singers Truly Earn Enough in India? 01:33:00 – Rapid Fire Round You can listen to Abby V here: YouTube:    / @abbyvofficial   Apple Music:   / abby-v   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73VDh... We will continue to think out of the box to entertain you :). Thank you for your support. The Team Behind the Mic: Host & Conceptualization – Rapid Rashmi Senior Program Producer – Veda M. Gowda Program Producer – Priyanka M. Senior Social Media Manager – Parveena Pawar Social Media Team – Ragha Sudha & Navya Ganapati Naik Editors – Vipin Rao, Pawan Kumar, and Akshar Special Days Reel Editor – Govardhan Yadav Thumbnail Designer – Harshith R. DOP – Koit Kiran Content Research – Rapid Rashmi & Meghana Nataraj Guest Co-ordinator – Ravi Hiremath & Bhargavi V. Sales Team – Shruthi Subramanya, Aishwarya Nataraj, & Deepika Krishna Murthy Makeup – Pooja Set Designer – Rapid Rashmi & Koit Kiran Set Assistant – Yesuraj I. Check out our new saree brand — RADHA! 🌐 Visit: radhabyrapidrashmi.in 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radhabyrapi... Just Curious Kannada Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7g9yoSK... Just Curious India Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45VmawC... For shorter clips from Just Curious Kannada visit our Clips channel -    / @clipsofjustcuriouskannada   Just Curious Kannada Playlist -    • Just Curious   Just Curious Kannada Shorts Playlist -    • Playlist   Follow us on: Facebook:   / rapidrashmiofficial   YouTube:    / rapidrashmi   Instagram:   / rapidrashmi   Twitter:   / rapidrashmi   Linkedin:   / rapid-rashmi