Anuv Jain On His 'Dastakhat' Tour And Connecting With Generations Through Music

On this Special Report, India Today’s Pranjali Sethi speaks with singer-songwriter Anuv Jain about his latest 10-city tour, 'Dastakat'. Reflecting on his journey, Jain states, 'My music connects with people. I don't like to define them in these age brackets.' He explains that 'Dastakat' marks the conclusion of a musical trilogy that began with his previous tours, 'Dastake' and 'Guldasta'. Jain discusses the highs and lows of fame, the surreal experience of audiences singing his lyrics back to him, and his refusal to categorize his listeners by age, noting that his songs resonate with everyone from five-year-olds to seventy-year-olds. The artist also shares his inspirations, citing A.R. Rahman and Billie Eilish as major influences, and reveals a personal side by discussing his passion for anime. He concludes with advice for budding musicians, urging them to block out the noise and focus on the positive while moving forward in their creative journeys.