For singer Armaan Malik, music is not just a profession, it is an inseparable part of his identity. “Music is everything to me. It’s my happy place, it’s my therapy, it’s my way of expressing things I sometimes can’t put into words,” says the singer who has been pursuing his passion since the age of four, during an exclusive conversation with us. Having grown up surrounded by melodies and rhythms, Armaan says he cannot imagine life without music. Over the years, one of the greatest rewards of his journey has been witnessing the emotional impact of his songs on listeners. “The biggest blessing has been seeing how a song can make someone feel understood, comforted or less alone. That’s something I’ll never take for granted,” he shares. A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE Beyond entertainment, Armaan believes music has the power to shape lives and build confidence. According to him, it teaches valuable life lessons such as discipline, self-expression and hope. “Music teaches you so much; confidence, discipline, expression, hope. It doesn’t matter where you come from or what your circumstances are, music has a way of opening doors within you,” he says, underlining the universal nature of the art form. It is this belief in music as a force for empowerment and connection that inspired Armaan to celebrate World Music Day in a meaningful and unconventional way this year. A MEANINGFUL WORLD MUSIC DAY Instead of marking the occasion with a performance or public celebration, the singer chose to spend the day with underprivileged children, sharing songs, stories and moments of joy. “I think music is meant to be shared,” says Armaan. “Of course there are many ways to celebrate World Music Day, but for me, being there in person, spending time with these kids, singing with them and hearing their stories felt far more meaningful. It wasn’t about celebrating me or my journey. It was about celebrating what music can do for people.” The experience held special significance for the singer, who credits music for shaping his own life. “Music has given me so much throughout my life, so spending World Music Day with these kids just felt right,” he says. One of the most memorable moments of the day came when a young boy told Armaan about his dream of becoming a tabla player. The conversation struck a personal chord with the singer. “That really stayed with me because that was my dream too when I was his age. Moments like that remind you how important it is to keep dreaming, no matter where you come from. Hopefully one day him and I can make music together. If even one child leaves feeling inspired to dream a little bigger or finds comfort and happiness through music, then that’s a beautiful thing. That’s what it’s all about for me.”
