It’s not unknown that Adarsh Gourav is a prolific actor, but few know about his connection to music. The actor, who earned a BAFTA nomination for his performance in The White Tiger, is a trained Hindustani classical singer and songwriter. After briefly being part of two bands—SteepSky and Oak Island—in his growing-up years, he now wants to take his music to a wider audience. “Music has been a constant in my life. In fact, acting is something I got introduced to along the way. I love both equally and wish to balance both by doing work that speaks to me,” says Gourav, whose progressive rock band was once featured in MTV Indies-Never Hide Sounds.

After four years, Gourav returned to the recording studio for a new single, which is set to be released later this year. “It is a soulful, vocally driven piece, something I’m naturally inclined towards. Music is a way to express my feelings and channel my creativity,” shares the actor, adding that he is “deeply inspired by the works of a few legends” that he was introduced to through an introduction to Hindustani music.