On the fifth day of Dasara, I wore a green sari and stepped out to attend Chandana Bala Kalyan’s concert, preceded by the release of her second album, Taara Marma. Like you, I’ve often wondered what makes some people push boundaries and excel in their chosen field. Chandana Bala Kalyan is one of those people – a gifted singer, she’s made the transition from Carnatic to Hindustani, Sufi and Jazz and become a songwriter and composer along the way.

Though I interviewed her for my podcast a couple of years back, I still found myself with more questions. Never at a loss for words, with a cheerful and warm personality, Chandana is an engaging subject to talk to.

The Long Wait

“For a long time, I had to set aside my singing career as I didn’t have an avenue to sing,” she remembers. It seems ha

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