New Zealand's best solo artist of 2016, the mysterious singer songwriter who goes by the name of Maala is pleasantly surprised to discover he has a huge fan base in India, as well. A few hours before his performance in the city on Thursday, 22-year old Evan Sinton talks about his journey from an accounting student to an international sensation.

“I've been playing the piano since I was 4 but releasing an album had always been a dream I thought would never see light. It all happened so quickly- the exposure being a runner up in New Zealand's Got Talent gave me has been a huge stepping stone.”