He asked me, "Which is your last famous song?": Rochak Kohli

Indie’n Folk Project

In this episode of the "Indie’n Folk Project," we welcome the talented Rochak Kohli, the voice behind hit songs like ‘Tu Muskuraye,’ ‘Karen Kya,’ ‘Dil Na Jaaneya,’ 'Mitti Di Khushboo,' and 'Tera Yaar Hoon Main.' Rochak shares his experiences of working with the legendary A.R. Rahman and reflects on the song that made him pause and appreciate the power of lyricism. He reminisces about his early days of learning music with limited resources, his journey into composition through books, and the fun of managing his female fan following since picking up the guitar. He discusses his deep friendship and collaborative process with Ayushmann Khurrana, and the importance of professional training in music, the role of social media for modern musicians, and the patience required in the slow climb to popularity. He also talks about handling criticism and how it has shaped his music.