Ahead of his May 22 concert, Nirvaan Birla on finding identity through music, mindfulness, and self-awareness
Ahead of his upcoming concert on May 22, Nirvaan Birla finds himself in a contemplative space that mirrors the essence of his music — rooted, introspective, and quietly powerful. In this candid conversation with , he reflects on music as a spiritual anchor, the evolving emotional landscape of modern masculinity, and the delicate balance between ambition and inner peace.
Do people meet you as an individual first, or as someone carrying inherited history before you even speak?
I feel people meet me first as a person rather than a personality, or an inherited legacy or name tag. I like to keep it that way because rare connections are very rare and few in today’s day and age — whether it’s old-time friends or new-age good friends. I like spending time having real conversations and moments together, so I wouldn’t like inherited legacy, history, or culture to come into it.
When did music stop being entertainment and become something emotionally necessary for you?
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