Adarsh Rao, born 13 October 1995 in Indore and now based in Bengaluru, is a well-known Indian indie-pop singer-songwriter and producer celebrated for his sincere melodies and modern-folk aesthetic. He blends Indian classical and folk elements with contemporary pop production to create emotive and deeply relatable tracks. Adarsh gained recognition with releases like Kaari, Rahguzar, Moh, and Qareeb, which together accumulated over 12 million streams on Spotify and placed him among India’s most promising indie artists. His collaboration “Adhoore Hum” with Gajendra Verma became a viral success and also featured in a Prime Video film soundtrack. He has received praise for songwriting and production across multiple singles including Seher, Saiban, and Mann Bawra. With a monthly audience of over 140,000 listeners and a reputation built on heartfelt music and DIY creativity, Adarsh continues shaping India’s new generation of indie-pop sensibilities.