Quirks & Queries : Purva Mantri
How did music inspire you to get into it ? Did you want to become a music artist since childhood ?
Ans : I was born and brought up in Ratlam ( MP ) in a Marwadi family . My initial schooling started in Ratlam and then continued in Indore . My musical journey started with learning from my mother from an early age and then from Ms . Rohini Parnaik , Mr . Harshad Shevgaonkar ( Maths and Music teacher ), and Mr . Prabhakar Sharma ( Music teachers from the New Digambar Public School , Indore ). Since childhood , my favorite artist has been Usha Uthup . Being a die-hard fan of hers would be an understatement . I have not met her yet , but I would love to . There is so much that I can learn from her . Apart from Usha Uthup Ji , I have idolised my mother . She is a Hindustani classical singer and I got all my training from her . Her simplicity , the vibrancy in her voice , and her humbleness inspire me the most and she has been one of my biggest inspirations to follow music as my passion , and today I have also made it my profession .
What were the challenges you faced not coming from an Entertainment background ?
Ans : There are so many challenges . I never even thought about so many of them when I started out but could overcome them because of my perseverance . The mantra of success in this industry just keeps going . Both creating and producing music are very difficult . In India , India is a musical country where every hundred km with change in the state , people , food , etc . the local music also changes .
People should have an open mind and should explore new music . The independent scene is here and it will grow . So many artists are producing music on their own Independently . One of the biggest challenges I faced was that I had no connections or any family persons in the music fraternity . But my passion and my parent ’ s encouragement have been enough to make me pursue my dreams .
Have you learned music from a young age ? What is your favorite genre and why ?
Music comes from my maternal family as my great grandfather , grandfather , and then my mother . I used to sing bhajans and folk songs along with my grandfather and mother from a very young age . Later on , I started professional training for singing from my mother and then from my teachers .
My favorite genres are Pop and folk because I started my singing with folk and I feel Pop suits my style and voice .
How did the Indian music Pro league happen for you ? Did you have to give an audition ?
IPML was so unexpected and something I really appreciate . It has been super amazing till now . The excitement level is altogether different here because it is a one-ofa-kind reality show that provides a big platform to all the artists out here , whether big or small .
Tell us about your Mother ’ s Day song ‘ Maa Tu Hai Na ’? How did you manage to shoot it within your premises ?
This song is dedicated to my mother . I and my brother Shravan Mantri released a track dedicated to our mom ‘ Maa Tu Hai Na ’. Hailing from Indore , she never gave up on my dreams to make it big . Challenges and obstacles always found their way into my life , but she took it as stepping stones to success and on this journey , one person who always stood by my side was my mother , Shri Nishchala Mantri .
What is there in the pipeline ?
As soon as I am ready to announce something new I am going to do so . In fact , during the lockdown I am only hoping everyone stays at home and keeps safe .
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