Simran Choudhary: 'There's Nothing More Commendable Than Women Supporting Other Women'

The singer opens up about her early years, what she's currently working on and future plans

- ANURAG TAGAT

WE RECENTLY CAUGHT UP WITH Vocalist Simran Choudhary - who performed at last month's Women in Creativity event at Rolling Stone India's Mumbai headquarters - and discussed her time on the reality singing competition The Voice, working alongside Amitabh Bachchan, how it's important to amplify women creators and more. Read excerpts below:

You've said in the past that you never thought of having a backup plan and that music and singing was everything for you. So, what were those early years like for you that shaped you into the artist you are today?

I've been blessed with a family that has always believed in me. My parents have made me the determined woman that I am today. Most parts I remember from my childhood are about my father pushing me to practice more. He always told me, Backups are for losers. I've grown up with the idea of dream, chase, achieve.

You were part of The Voice India in 2019 - what was that whole experience like for you?

The Voice was definitely a turning point for me where it opened up so many new dimensions. The immediate exposure you get on reality shows is unbeatable because you get to reach so many people across the globe. That made me connect better with the masses and I realized towards the finale how people were getting so connected with my personality. Performing in front of Sir A.R. Rahman is any artist's dream. To see it turning into reality was surreal.