In this episode of No Pressure, singer-songwriter and actor Sanjeeta Bhattacharya sits down for an honest conversation about building a creative career in today’s industry. From Berklee College of Music to live stages across the world, and from independent releases to acting in Jawan and Netflix’s Feels Like Ishq, Sanjeeta shares what it really takes to balance music, acting, and the business behind both. We talk about reels and numbers, how artists actually make money, navigating labels and buyouts, auditions and casting, and the importance of staying honest with your art—even when the algorithm pushes otherwise. This episode is for musicians, actors, and creatives trying to figure out how to grow, earn, and stay true to themselves. Chapters: 00:00 — Meet Sanjeeta Bhattacharya 01:06 — Finding Your Place in Today’s Music Industry 03:10 — Sanjeeta’s Musical Journey & Early Influences 05:23 — Passion, Purpose & Studying at Berklee 07:49 — Music After the Pandemic — What Changed 09:56 — Staying Authentic in a Performance-Driven Industry 11:46 — Is Formal Music Education Worth It? 14:20 — From Music to Acting — A New Chapter 17:04 — Auditions, Rejections & Learning On Set 20:47 — Value, Pricing & Making a Living as an Artist 27:10 — Money, Labels, Streaming & Revenue Reality 48:58 — Reflections, Philosophy & Hopes for the Future 🎙 No Pressure is a podcast where creatives tackle the tough questions about the business—honestly and without the stress.

In the first episode of What It Takes, we sit down with singer–songwriter Akhil Sahni to unpack the real work behind building an EP the uncertainty, the creative risks, and the inner conversations that shape the music. From recording every passing idea on his phone to obsessing over melodies at the piano, Akhil lets us into his process one driven by discipline, honesty, and a deep love for songwriting. Along the way, he reflects on inspiration, self-doubt, learning the craft, and why he hopes to encourage more young pianists across India to find their voice. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about practice, patience, and the quiet hours no one sees. Welcome to What It Takes the process before the outcome, the work behind the art. #WhatItTakes #AkhilSahni #Anartizen #CreativeProcess #BehindTheScenes #IndianMusic #Songwriting #ProcessOverOutcome

What It Takes is a new Anartizen series built on raw conversations that explore the grit, doubt, and discipline behind creative work. Across music, visual art, performance, festivals, and studios, we go behind the scenes with artists, organizers, and creators — looking at the process before the outcome, and the work behind the art. From the first idea to the final release, this series is about what it really takes to build something meaningful. New episodes coming soon.

How do bands actually survive in 2025? In this episode, Meher Sachdeva sits down with Varun Rajput, founder & frontman of Antariksh, to break down the realities of running a band in India today—beyond the romance and into the systems, strategy, and self-awareness it truly takes. If you're building a band, managing one, or dreaming of starting your own project, this episode is packed with the kind of insight you won’t find on Google. Chapters: 0:00 — Introduction & episode setup 1:13 — The early years: picking up guitar & intense practice 2:44 — Origin story: forming Antariksh & early influences 6:16 — Becoming the vocalist: identity, necessity & evolution 9:21 — Crafting the Antariksh identity: sound, visuals & direction 12:53 — The turning point: sustainability, gigs & Parekhrāma experience 20:00 — The creative grind: loneliness, routines & managing the studio life 21:48 — Singles vs albums: how Varun approaches releasing music 31:07 — Marketing across eras: reels, playlists & changing platforms 36:33 — Word of mouth & the Marty Friedman boost 38:30 — Reinvention: originals vs corporate gigs & reshaping the strategy 50:34 — Business building: showreels, outreach, teams & levelling up 🎧 Full episode out now on YouTube & Spotify Subscribe for more deep dives into India’s creative industries. #NoPressure #VarunRajput #Antariksh #IndianMusic #IndependentArtist #BandLife #MusicIndustryIndia