Benny Dayal Unfiltered: Music Industry, A.R. Rahman, Success & Mental Health | Confluence LongPlay

What does success really look like when you've sung chartbusters, performed across the world, and worked with some of the biggest names in music? In this deeply honest conversation, Benny Dayal opens up about his journey through the music industry, his relationship with A. R. Rahman, the pressure of success, mental health struggles, burnout, creativity, live performances, and finding purpose beyond fame. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Benny & his love for food 03:52 - LIFE, Pov of Benny 09:40 - Rresting is the key 12:17 - Where it all started in music 17:31 - Tackling bullying 18:50 - Coming on stage 20:14 - Proving people wrong 22:22 - Exploring dance and music 26:00 - Bond with mother 27:35 - Love for old music 31:22 - AR Rahman and Benny 39:04 - Benny & his songs 45:22 - Beauty of talking 46:55 - We are not suppose to be perfect 53:01 - Process of making of songs 55:40 - Be the face of your music 1:02:55 - What is commercial music 1:10:21 - Judgement of music 1:12:29 - Toxic media & accepting yourself 1:24:39 - Being boomer 1:31:21 - Liking other artists 1:38:00 - Music closest to Benny 1:42:21 - Being underrated 1:45:14 - Just be yourself 1:48:00 - Changing critics’ minds 1:50:50 - Podcast or private contest? 1:52:48 - Benny on Harris Jayaraj 1:56:36 - Benny on Pritam 2:00:09 - The musician world 2:04:18 - Making music with Pritam 2:05:08 - Benny and longplay 2:08:29 - Parting rituals & adios From childhood influences and the impact of Michael Jackson to navigating Bollywood, playback singing, independent music, and the ever-changing entertainment industry, Benny shares stories, lessons, and perspectives rarely heard in public interviews. This isn't just a conversation about music. It's about ambition, identity, happiness, self-discovery, and what happens when the things you once chased finally arrive. In This Episode: Benny Dayal's journey into music Working with A.R. Rahman The reality of the Indian music industry Fame, success and the pressure to keep achieving Mental health and burnout Lessons from live performances and concerts Michael Jackson's influence on Benny Dayal Independent music vs Bollywood music Creativity, growth and reinvention What young artists often get wrong Whether you're an aspiring singer, musician, creator, entrepreneur, student, or someone trying to balance ambition with happiness, this conversation offers valuable insights that go far beyond music. 🎙️ Watch till the end for Benny Dayal's most powerful reflections on success, purpose, and building a life that feels meaningful. Subscribe to Confluence LongPlay for long-form conversations with artists, creators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and industry leaders. 👇 Which part of Benny Dayal's journey resonated with you the most? #BennyDayal #ARRahman #MusicIndustry #MentalHealth #BollywoodMusic #PlaybackSinger #MusicPodcast #ConfluenceLongPlay #Burnout #Success #MichaelJackson #IndependentMusic #ArtistLife #SingerJourney #podcast