Quotes from Ananya Birla

I would describe my sound in the field of electro pop. A combination of deep yet simple lyrics coupled with easy beats.

I have five tattoos. One says conquer, another Svatantra, a third mind over matter. I have a heart on my collar bone, and another tattoo saying Always Mommy's Girl. I got these tattoos in different places at different times in my life and they all mean something to me.

My great-grandparents have some beautiful sculptures which have come down the generations. They are priceless and whenever I look at them, I am inspired.

I have promised my mum that I am going to get a degree even if I turn 50.

I highlight the importance of self-care and the need to be there for people. I participate in various shows and panels and also use my music to promote mental health. This is a subject close to my heart and I often discuss it on my social media platforms.

I just came from school one day and told my mom I want to start my finance company.

My family is in business since long. No one has been in the entertainment industry and in the public eye. So, it was a great deal for me to get into.

Music means life and love in its purest form. It's about capturing your emotions and celebrating everything about life.

After my day at the Uni winded up, I used to go and perform gigs - I used to look forward to playing in front of an audience. It was when people came to me and gave me positive feedback that I got the confidence to pursue this as a dream.

It is so important to stay hydrated when you fly.

I fly to London or the U.S. to record my music nearly once a month.

I respect and admire my family, but they've never expected me to walk in their footsteps.

Power and money are not what truly matter, qualities of heart matter more.

Gender rules were made to be broken, especially if you have been told throughout history that you're 'less than.'

The world belongs to those who want to make a difference, and gender is no barrier.

Farhan Akhtar is a good friend of mine.

To me, it is all about churning out good music. But, criticisms, which are personal, hurt of course.

I witnessed first-hand the self-defeating results of putting yourself under so much pressure to perform.

I want to work on reaching out to people, through my music, at the grass-roots level.

The Microfinance segment is a challenging client servicing space and thus requires a great amount of dedication, integrity and teamwork.

I love playing acoustic guitar because I strum with my hands to feel more connected.

If business has my mind, music has my heart and soul.

An empowered and enriched workforce is the backbone of a company's success framework.

I love music and I want to make India proud on a global level and I will not stop till it happens, I don't think there will be a finish line.