From Dentistry to AR Rahman to Raabta: Nikhita Gandhi on Struggles & Stardom | The Quest Talk: EP 08

From pulling teeth to pulling crowds at concerts — singer-songwriter Nikhita Gandhi takes us through her one-of-a-kind Quest on Episode 08 of The Quest Talk with Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India.


🎶 In this candid, no-holds-barred conversation, Nikhita opens up about:
How an unexpected encounter with A.R. Rahman changed her life
Juggling dentistry and dream chasing in the early years
Singing in 5 languages (yes, even when she didn’t speak them)
Her breakthrough moment with Raabta
The grind behind getting into and surviving in the music industry
Her views on social media singers, musical insecurities, and why face value matters today

✨ Whether you're an aspiring artist, a music lover, or someone navigating your own creative career — this episode has something real for you.

🎧 Now streaming on iQOO India YouTube and Spotify.
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Timestamps:

0:00 - Precap
0:28 - Intro
1:36 - Nikhita as a child
2:26 - MVPs
2:36 - Nikhita’s cute phase
3:09 - Nikhita singing an Odissi song
3:57 - Singing in different languages
5:37 - Nikhita with AR Rahman
7:22 - Always follow your heart
9:45 - How did she meet AR sir?
11:41 - Stay true to yourself
12:21 - Nikhita’s bond with Usha Uthup
13:56 - The Quest Story
14:02 - How is Nikhita evolving now?
15:25 - How can a youngster start their music journey?
17:29 - What should be the first steps?
20:03 - From a singer to a performer
21:22 - Advice for youngsters
24:22 - iQOO Community Asks
24:46 - Experience of working with AR and Mani Ratnam sir
26:52 - How Nikhita remembers Tamil lyrics?
27:53 - Turning points in Nikhita’s career
28:21 - Nikhita’s love-hate relationship with Nikhita
29:55 - First time Nikhita performed on stage
31:03 - Rapid Fire
35:38 - Nikhita’s future quest
36:17 - End