Chhattisgarhi Singer Anurag Sharma: 14 Saal Ka Struggle, Hits & Real Talk | The Ankush Bajaj Show |

🎙️ Welcome to The Ankush Bajaj Show — one of the most grounded and honest Indian podcasts in Hindi. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Anurag Sharma, Chhattisgarh’s beloved singer and performer, who shares his 22+ year journey in music, the cassette era, 15 years of struggles before success, and the reality behind fame, money, and the artist's mindset. 👉 If you’re an aspiring singer, content creator, or someone feeling “late” in life — this conversation is for you. We dive into the truth behind reels vs real talent, alcohol culture in live shows, why artists must stay original, and how temperament often matters more than talent. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Chhattisgarh show reality 02:30 – Cassette era & early struggle 06:00 – 14–15 years before first hit song 10:30 – Reels vs real talent 14:30 – Why today’s artists lack patience 18:00 – Albums vs films in Chhattisgarh 22:30 – Acting debut & negative roles 27:00 – Talent vs audience connection 31:30 – Why Anurag never asks for work 36:00 – Live show alcohol culture & incidents 42:00 – Fame ≠ politics 47:30 – Money mindset & middle-class values 52:30 – Giving back to society 57:00 – Chhattisgarhi language & cultural pride 59:30 – Singing live & closing thoughts 🔥 Topics Covered: Chhattisgarh music industry truth Struggle before success in music Staying original in a world of shortcuts Fame ≠ leadership or politics Performing in the USA as a regional artist Spirituality, purpose & giving back 👉 Watch till the end — the last 10 minutes are pure gold. 👉 Like, Share & Subscribe for more honest long-form conversations 👉 Comment your favorite moment or insight! 📩 For podcast guests & business enquiries: [email protected] #AnuragSharma #ChhattisgarhMusic #AnkushBajajShow #PodcastHindi #ReelsVsTalent #IndianPodcast #MusicianStruggle #StayOriginal