10 Indian Singers Whose Inspiring Journeys Keep The Dreams Of Aspiring Artists Alive!
It’s no secret that the music industry is insanely competitive. However, there are certain self-made Indian singers who have broken all boundaries and shattered all obstacles along their way to becoming some of the most famous singers in the country. Today, we’re going to take a look at the journeys of 10 such self-made singers who inspire budding artists to chase their dreams.
India is enriched with mind-blowing talents in all its corners. We are sure you know numerous Indian singers who have redefined the art of singing with their unfathomable potential and exemplary work. However, do you know their stories of how they made it to the top? Here’s a brief of the inspiring journeys of 10 famous Indian singers which will motivate you to never give up on your dreams.
1. Kailash Kher
Kailash Kher is one of the most inspiring self-made singers of our country. He left home at the age of 7–8 in search of a guru and learned music from around 15 teachers. During his struggling days, he used to spend the night at cheap residences, hostels, and railway stations. His first big break was the song “Rabba Ishq Na Hove” from the movie Andaaz.
2. A.R. Rahman
Losing his father at just 9 years of age, Rahman used to rent out his father’s musical equipment to earn a living for his family. His first big break was the movie Roja and today, having received two Academy Awards, Rahman is the pride of our nation.
3. Usha Uthup
Her unique voice and powerful notes make Usha Uthup one of the most sensational and famous singers of India. However, this unique voice of hers was the reason she was thrown out of music class in school. She used to sing at a nightclub in Chennai called Nine Gems where her talent was recognized by Shashi Kapoor and Navketan unit, landing her first break in the movie Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
4. Sonu Nigam
Sonu Nigam is one of those Hindi Indian singers who were born to be a singer. He started his singing career at just 4 years of age. His first performance was of the song “Kya Hua Tera Wada”. Trained by Hindustani classical singer Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, he became a playback singer for the first time in the movie Janam.
