Singer Inder Atwal seeks the company of his harmonium in good times or bad

Sometimes appreciation can take you a long way. For singer Inder Atwal, the compulsory school rule to participate in co-curricular activitiesturned a boon. The applause that came his way reinforced his confidence to take formal training in singing, not from one but three mentors –Rakesh Alam, Ustad Lalli Khan and Jagjeet Rana. In love with folk music and his harmonium, this lad from Jagraon, Ludhiana, talks his heart out…

• Your swag

It is most likely my voice.

• Punjabi celeb that you find stylish...

Diljit Dosanjh.

• Latest buy

i-Phone 11 pro.

• Street smart vs the brand game

I like street-wear over branded stuff. If something suits you, tags seem to make no difference.

• Music for you is…

It is the escape route to my loneliness. Whether I am sad, happy or excited, music and my harmonium give me company.

• You have a collection of…

Perfumes.

• Must-haves in accessories for you?

Watches.

• If not a singer, then?

I would have been an Army officer.

• Career goals

I don’t believe in setting a goal for myself, I would rather work hard and leave the rest to Waheguru.

• An artiste you wish to collaborate with…

Arif Lohar.

• An exotic place you wish to take your date to?

I guess a secluded place with no one to disturb.

• One sentence to describe yourself...

I am what I am.

• Unwind yourself…

Music; there’s a song for every mood.

• Favourite hangout place in Ludhiana

Nothing beats the motor near my khet in my pind, Jagraon, district Ludhiana.

Pandemic special

• One person who you would have chosen to spend your lockdown with?

My friend, Prabh Uppal.

• Big pandemic realisation...

It taught us all to slow down.

• Favourite past-time activity during lockdown

Playing ludo and cooking.

• Your binge-watch list?

Bollywood movies.

— As told to Sheetal