Take us back to one of your earliest on-camera music memories—what are we seeing here, and why does it still feel important to your journey?
That early moment connects directly to who I am as a multi-genre artist, songwriter, and composer—grounded in Hindustani Classical music, but always looking for ways to bridge into Indi Pop and contemporary Bengali soundscapes.
My music is shaped by a deep respect for melodic purity, and I’m especially drawn to acoustic resonance—textures like the esraj—woven into modern arrangements without losing the soul of the raga-inspired phrasing.
I often describe what I do as “Contemporary Soul with a Classical Heart.” Even when I’m writing a modern pop track, I’m still chasing evocative storytelling, vocal precision, and the atmospheric feel of West Bengal—something that can feel timeless and current at once.
Who or what best represents your mentor/training phase—and what’s one lesson from that time that still guides you today?
The first photo is from my first recording session in our studio, and it instantly takes me back to the excitement (and nerves) of hearing my voice and ideas take shape in a professional space.
The second photo is with my Guru, Soumyajit Das, along with Sourendra Mallik—people who represent a very formative phase of learning and discipline for me.
What I carried forward most from that period is the importance of consistent riyaaz and focused listening—building a strong foundation first, so that experimentation later still feels honest and musical.
When you look at an early lyric draft or composition note, what does it reveal about where the song began—and what changed most by the time it became the final release?
This image captures the very first idea for my latest release—the seed of the song before it had a finished structure or polished production around it.
From draft to final, the biggest shift is usually clarity: the melodic phrases become more intentional, the lyrical flow gets refined, and the emotional arc becomes more focused.
I love keeping these early notes because they remind me that every “final” song starts as a simple feeling and a raw line—then grows through rewriting, rehearsal, and careful arrangement.
What moment from “Jeno Chole Jeyo” are we watching here—and how were you personally involved in bringing the track to life?
This clip is from the making of “Jeno Chole Jeyo,” and it captures the energy of the track while it was still coming together in real time.
For me, moments like this are about translating an inner emotion into something listenable—shaping the performance and overall feel so the story lands honestly.
It’s a reminder that the final song isn’t just the finished mix—it’s also the process, the decisions, and the small breakthroughs that happen while creating.
How did you think about the visual world for “Jeno Chole Jeyo”—and what do you want listeners to feel when they see this artwork?
This is the poster artwork for “Jeno Chole Jeyo,” and I see it as an extension of the song’s emotional tone—something that sets the mood before the first note even plays.
I like visuals that feel simple but expressive, because they leave space for the listener’s own memories to enter the story.
The goal is always alignment: the artwork should match the feeling of the track and hint at the journey inside it, without over-explaining what the music is meant to evoke.
What’s special about the acoustic texture in this clip—and why does it feel so central to your sound?
This clip features an esraj take by Shubhayu Sen Majumdar for “Jeno Chole Jeyo,” and that tone immediately brings a certain warmth and depth into the arrangement.
I’m drawn to acoustic instruments like this because they carry a natural emotional grain—something that feels rooted, human, and closely connected to classical sensibilities.
That’s a big part of my “classical heart” approach: even inside a modern production, I want at least one element that feels timeless and deeply expressive.
Walk us through this live-performance moment—where is it, what are you performing, and what did you feel stepping back on stage?
This clip is from a live performance at Katwa Stadium, and it represents a really meaningful return to the stage for me.
Being back in front of a crowd brought a mix of adrenaline and relief—like reconnecting with the most direct, honest version of why I make music in the first place.
More than anything, I felt gratitude in that moment: for the audience energy, for the journey so far, and for the chance to keep growing through live performance.
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- Name: Rahul Mondal
- Email: rahulbolpur9@gmail.com
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