Anand Bhaskar has found a permanent place in the music playlists of thousands of students by uniquely blending the medleys of Carnatic music and alternative rock. The lead singer of his namesake band “Anand Bhaskar Collective”, his eureka moment was triggered by the 26/11 terrorist attack after which he wrote “Hey Ram” - a song about communal and religious hatred. He is the voice behind several songs in movies and series like Mission Mangal and Mirzapur. A singer, songwriter, and music composer, Anand Bhaskar takes us through his journey of music and creativity. He shows us how creativity heals and he breaks down his process of songwriting in the talk.

Check out his TED talk to know his story and explore the healing power of creativity. Anand Bhaskar, the lead singer of his namesake band “Anand Bhaskar Collective” has made his mark in the music industry by exceptionally marrying the sounds of Indian classical and heavy alternative rock. A songwriter and music composer, Anand wrote his first song in Hindi called “Hey Ram” after the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai - a song about communal and religious hatred. Sparked by this, he continued writing songs and started ABC as a solo project which quickly turned into a multi-membered band. They have produced two widely-received original albums: Samsara and Excuse Me. Anand Bhaskar has also worked on several projects in the Indian film industry, with his music in several Hindi and Malayalam movies and shows, including Mission Mangal, Baaghi 2, and the TV series Mirzapur. He is also the voice behind some of the biggest TV commercials and has sung the official anthem for Rajasthan Royals in 2019. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx