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This episode features the first Indian rock band to have created their signature Hindi rock, a name synonymous to the ‘indi-pop’ scene of the 90s, in India – ‘Euphoria’.  Lead vocalist Dr. Palash Sen along with DJ Bhaduri, Prakash Trivedi, Vishal Mehta chat with Host Eva Bhatt, about their eventful journey of creating back-to-back iconic hits like ‘Dhoom Pichak Dhoom’, ‘Maeri’, ‘Aana Meri Gully’ t...

Purbayan Chatterjee, one of the topmost sitar maestros of the world, chats with Host Eva Bhatt about his musical training in the Senia Maihar Gharana, his love for the sitar & his various international collaborations. In his latest album, ‘Unbounded – Abaad’, he bridges musical worlds with artists from India, Afghanistan, US and UK, merging local flavours of Latin, jazz, folk, country, Sufi tradit...

From singing scratches for music composers, to being part of a music reality show to singing chartbuster songs in Bollywood (‘Pallo Latke', ' Khadke Glassy', 'Gallan Kardi') Jyotica Tangri has become one of the leading names in the young brigade of female singers, we have today. In this episode, she talks about her journey from Jalandhar to Mumbai, her experiences, challenges, and some useful tips...

Music Composer, Music Producer, Lyricist and a national award-winning Sound Engineer of several movies, music albums, documentary films, Ad jingles - Ibson Lal Baruah is on this episode to talk about his Assamese roots & his musical journey.  He talks about the making of his music for ‘Bhoga Khiriki’, an Assamese movie, produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Shanaab Alam & directed by multiple times...

Singer-songwriter, Yasser Desai, known for superhit tracks like ‘Naino Ne Baandhi’ (Gold), Mainu Jogi Hona & Pallo Latke (Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana), chats with Host Eva Bhatt about his musical journey, his inspirations, and his creative discipline.  Yasser Desai, who started his musical journey at the age of 11, is less than five years old in the music industry but has worked with the biggest stars...

Music Producer of chartbuster singles like ‘Filhaal 2’, ‘Baarish Ki Jaaye’ & 'Taaron Ke Shehar', Gaurav Dev & Kartik Dev have made their Bollywood debut as a Music composer duo, with Akshay Kumar starrer movie Bell Bottom's ‘Marjaawaan’. With this episode, they have made their debut on this podcast, too! Listen to their story, their Rajasthani roots, how their musical career began, their various e...

The young musical sensation from Haryana, Renuka Panwar is on this episode, to talk about her music & her experiences with Host Eva Bhatt. She is 19 & already basking in the success of her Haryanvi hits, especially ’52 Gaj Ka Daman’ & its Hindi version, along with Asees Kaur. This track is the fastest Haryanvi song to hit 1 Billion hits on YouTube.  She talks about how the Haryanvi music scene has...

Hriday Gattani, one of the brightest from the young brigade of musicians, today, is on this episode to talk about his journey in Bollywood & independent music.  From his experience of studying at Rahman’s KM College of Music & Technology, Chennai to singing for the maestro in Dil Bechara (‘Main tumhara’ & ‘Maskhari’), the young singer-songwriter-composer has received much love for his indie music,...

The award-winning singer, Shilpa Rao, is once again on the podcast, this time to talk about her new achievements, her ‘lockdown’ life & her latest projects. While you heard her journey from the start, in our episode No. 4, here you can get to learn more deeply about the ‘Ghungroo’ singer, her learning & her craft. She talks about the importance of riyaaz & practice, training & evolving as an artis...

D’Evil aka Dhaval Parab, one of the most accredited members in the Mumbai underground hip-hop community, known for his booming sonic wordplay, chats up with Host Eva Bhatt, about his eventful hip hop journey, experiences & achievements. His first two solo singles ‘Kadki’ (2016) & ‘Chal Bhak’ (2018) got him critical acclaim, followed by Zoya Akhtar's ‘Gully Boy’, in which he contributed to dialogue...

Singer, song-writer & author, Anmol Malik, daughter of one of the most successful music composers in Bollywood, Anu Malik chats up in this episode, about her ‘different’ musical as well as writing journey, her inspirations, and her learning. She talks about the varied experiences of choosing a different path for herself, as an artist (rather than sticking to Bollywood only), creating her own music...

Grammy Award winner, US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020 - Ricky Kej, is an internationally renowned Indian music composer & Environmentalist. He serves as the UNESCO MGIEP ‘Global Ambassador for Kindness’, UNICEF ‘Celebrity Supporter’ & Ambassador for ‘Earth Day Network’. In this episode, the ‘Global Humanitarian Artist’ awardee, talks about his eventful musical journey, from acquiring a dentist...

The award-winning Music Supervisor on the movie ‘Gully Boy’, Ankur Tewari talks to Host Eva Bhatt about his eventful journey from Bhopal to Mumbai, from a Hotel Management course to becoming an accomplished musician, lyricist, screenplay writer & a music supervisor.  Listen to some insights about the role of a music supervisor in the industry today, his personal learning from stalwarts like Javed...

The young feisty singer of chartbuster hits like DJ Waale Babu, Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai, Buzz & Nagin, Aastha Gill talks to Host Eva Bhatt about her story from Delhi to Mumbai & her learning from her journey as an artist, till date.  She talks about her successful collabs with Badshah, how he guides her like a mentor & also shares an imp tip given by the superhit rapper, regarding her career....

Indian-origin British musician, producer, singer, songwriter, film composer & a DJ, Karsh Kale is on this episode to talk about his remarkable musical journey, creative discipline & his ‘lockdown’ album called ‘Touch’. The award-winning music composer/producer for ‘Gully Boy’, Karsh Kale, is globally renowned for his ‘table-drumming’. One of the pioneering figures in defining the Asian Underground...

Indulge in the vibrant colours of Rajasthan, as the talented musician Swaroop Khan joins Host Eva Bhatt, to talk about his unique musical training, his love for folk music & his quest to explore different forms & genres.  Hailing from the rich musical community of the ‘Manganiyaars’, the ‘Ghoomar’ fame singer shares some interesting chapters from his childhood to entering a music reality show to s...

This episode is one of my most special conversations, just by the fact that I am talking to a living legend who has penned some unforgettable songs & has been instrumental in adding shining gems in the music of Hindi cinema. (Rangeela, Bombay, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam).  Mehboob Kotwal, deserves all our attention & appreciation, as he is the lyricist who has written songs of, not only some of the be...

Multi-faceted artist duo of Meet bros, Manmeet Singh & Harmeet Singh talk to Host Eva Bhatt about their varied experiences, lessons learnt from their eventful journey, till date, & their ‘lockdown’ music! The Gwalior-born brothers talk about their inspirations and their approach towards making commercial Hindi music, without having had any formal training in music. Contrary to the stereotyped imag...

Singer-composer-lyricist Payal Dev joins Host Eva Bhatt, to talk about musical journey, her ‘lockdown’ music and her creative discipline. The singer of songs like ‘Ab Toh Jaane Na Doongi’ (Bajirao Mastani), ‘Haseeno ka Deewana’ (Kaabil), 3 songs in ‘Student of the Year 2’ etc. is back with a bang, with ‘Dil De Diya’, her latest track composed by Himesh Reshammiya, for the Salman Khan starrer ‘Radh...

The young singer-composer-lyricist Darshan Raval joins Host Eva Bhatt in this episode, to talk about his love for melodies, his inspirations & his creative discipline. The ‘Chogada’ & ‘Kamariya’ fame singer from Gujarat shares some special memories about his musical journey from Ahmedabad to Mumbai, singing for Himesh Reshammiya, Pritam to Anirudh Ravichander & how he considers ‘failures’ as the b...

From singing Bollywood chartbusters like ‘Pareshaan’ (Ishaqzaade) to ‘Balam Pichkaari’ (Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’), ‘Latt Lag Gayi’ (Race 2) to ‘Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai’ (Sultan) to composing in her mother tongue, Marathi to creating her debut English album, this young artist has come a long way.  Shalmali Kholgade has always been a delight to talk to, but this time was different, as she opened up a...

Powerhouse singer, whose songs have mesmerized us for over 25 years now, Sunidhi Chauhan talks to Host Eva Bhatt, sharing some of the most personal & professional chapters of her life – her achievements in Bollywood, motherhood to her independent music.  Listen to her honest revelations about her varied experiences in the industry, how she dealt with rejections & show she took it up as a challenge...

Congratulations to us & to you, listener for having completed100 episodes, loaded with music & motivation! 9XM SoundcastE launched almost 2 years ago and has been trending ever since, on leading audio streaming platforms. Join us in this milestone celebration, as Host Eva Bhatt curates those special moments, beautiful performances & nuggets of wisdom shared by the incredible musicians on this podc...

You heard Murtuza Mustafa, last week and now listen to his brother, Rabbani Mustafa Khan, who too belongs to the illustrious Rampur-Sahaswan gharana and is carrying forward legacy of his late father, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan saab. He talks about his eventful journey into the world of classical & commercial music, some honest confessions of not being inclined towards learning classical music or do...

This episode features a rare conversation with Murtuza Mustafa, singer-composer & vocal coach, eldest son & disciple of one of the most prominent names in the Hindustani Classical music tradition, Late Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan (Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan & Sangeet Natak Academy awardee), who has been a guru to many music legends of our Indian music industry such as Lata Mangeshkar...