Armaan on not wanting to be just a Bollywood singer to meeting Ed Sheeran | Karishma Mehta | EP 41

“I still search my name on Google and read up my Wikipedia page — it feels surreal. As a kid, I’d be told, ‘Aap toh music background se ho, aapko toh kaam mil jayega!’ So, as a 10-year-old kid when I entered Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, I made sure I was recognized for my talent, and not my name. So, although I cried after being eliminated, I was happy it had been a fair competition – other contestants were just better than me.

It was never my intention to capitalize on my family but wanted to be someone my family could rely on. Amaal and I had grown up seeing some low days and uncertainty and wanted to be pillars of our family. He started his career at 15, I started mine at 10, and touchwood, we’ve never looked back!”

Armaan Malik is not just a singer, he's an artist whose voice has captured the hearts of millions in India and beyond. From singing jingles to dubbing and competing in reality shows, he started his singing career at a very young age.

Today, Armaan's hard work and dedication to his craft have made him one of the most sought-after playback singers in the Indian film industry, and he continues to woo his audience with his soulful and melodious voice.

But behind his incredible success lies a story of determination, perseverance, and passion. In this episode of 'How the hell did you do it?', we have uncovered the human behind the artist as Armaan shares his journey, challenges, and the moments that shaped him into the incredible artist he is today.

Join us as we explore the secrets of Armaan Malik's success and learn from his experiences as a musician, playback singer, and soon-to-be pop star.

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We talked about:
Dreams, goals and everything in between
Armaan 4.0
Life growing up with his brother, Amaal
Losing Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
First paycheck
A fight for the parents
Dropping out of college
Staying down-to-earth
Relationship with Amaal
Dealing with fanfare
Going international - paving the way
Advice on mental health
Biggest milestone
Inspirations
Striking the right balance
On music and love
Things we couldn’t find on Google – the real Armaan
Some snippets from the past
Advice to people who are feeling stuck

Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
00:41 - It has been 5 years…
03:06 - Being a young prodigy
06:02 - Losses and learnings
14:04 - Dropping out of college – best decision
16:06 - “No matter what, you cannot have an ego!”
19:12 - Amaal – the Finneas to Armaan’s Billie
22:10 - Fans & bloody letters
23:59 - Becoming an global icon
29:28 - Advice on taking care of mental health
33:55 - Winning the MTV European Music Awards
37:14 - Striking a balance is difficult…
40:28 - Armaan, the romantic?
41:28 - What no one knows about Armaan…
44:29 - Debuting with Salman to meeting Ed Sheeran
48:17 - Advice to people about the highs and lows

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Interview Location Courtesy: The Stables, Mumbai