Reality of Sagar Wali Qawwali | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | Gurdas Maan | Jasleen Royal x Coldplay

In this episode of Call Him Curious podcast, Shikhar Varshney sits down with the incredibly soulful singer ‪@SagarBhatiaOfficial‬, diving deep into the world of qawwali, Sufism, and the evolution of Indian music. From his spiritual connection to Sufi music to the electrifying vibe of performing live, this episode explores the emotional journey of an artist in today’s fast-changing music landscape.

Sagar talks about the special bond with his team, his dilemma between performing at Indian weddings, going on a pan-India tour, or vibing at Studio XO gigs. His answer? Pure love for his fans and audience. He opens up about his inspiration from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the creative energy behind remaking classic qawwalis, and the raw emotion that gave birth to his song Raazdaariyan ft. ‪@MostlySane‬ | ‪@taaruk‬.

The episode also features a heartfelt moment when Sagar Bhatia met Gurdas Maan, which left a lasting impression on him as an artist. We dig into the reality of choosing between label deals and being an independent musician, and why local Indian voices struggle to go global. Don’t miss Sagar’s honest take on Jasleen Royal’s Coldplay performance, Bhojpuri rap, and Hindi hip-hop, straight from his experience in the music scene.

Timestamps:
0:00 – 1:34 – Precap
1:35 – 4:01 – Qawwali, Sufism & Spirituality
4:02 – 5:54 – Sagar & His Team
5:55 – 7:49 – Shaadi Gigs, Studio Shows, or India Tour?
7:50 – 9:14 – Anything for a Fan
9:15 – 9:53 – Nusrat Saab’s Impact
9:54 – 11:49 – Reviving Qawwalis
11:50 – 13:39 – When Sagar Met Gurdas Maan
13:40 – 16:08 – Raajdariyan
16:09 – 18:11 – Music Labels vs Creative Freedom
18:12 – 19:28 – He Raps in Bhojpuri Too!
19:29 – 22:15 – Ever Wanted to Quit Music?
22:16 – 22:53 – Hindi Rap
22:54 – 24:54 – Evergreen Music
24:55 – 28:34 – Why Desi Voices Don’t Go Global (Yet)
28:35 – 33:04 – Jasleen Royal x Coldplay: What Went Wrong?
33:05 – 34:07 – Performing at Coca-Cola Arena
34:08 – 35:00 – When the Artist Glitches
35:01 – 37:02 – Rapid Fire
37:03 – 42:55 – Sagar-wali-Mehfil

👉 If you're passionate about Indian music, the independent artist journey, or just love a good desi podcast, this episode is a must-watch.

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