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Get to know... Akshath Acharya
Artist Akshath Acharya (@AkshathAcharya) shares what he would swipe right on, his secret skills and his hack for a good life
Currently I am
A full-time artist, producer, performer and singer-songwriter.
High point in life
When life steered me towards music, right after college.
Low point in life
Those days when I don’t feel creative, overthink or feel stagnant.
On my playlist
Ishq, by Donn Bhat; anything by John Mayer; Coke Studio.
One thing I would never buy
Chicken wings or pizza.
Today I’m craving
Grilled chicken.
Last thing I ordered online
A hummus and chicken wrap.
App I check before going to bed
YouTube.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
People will try to convince you there’s only one path to a good life, that not following it means you’re doomed. But life has a weird way of nudging you toward what you’re meant to do. Believe in yourself and keep showing up.
My favourite subject in school
History.
I’d swipe right on
An accurate Google Maps ETA in Mumbai.
My secret skill is
I am decent at chess. I’m also becoming quite the barista.
A superpower/magic tool I wish I had
The ability to fall asleep instantly.
My favourite Sunday memory
Brewing coffee on a slow Sunday morning, watching a great match and then gaming on PS5 for the rest of the day.
My most star-struck moment
Seeing a Nissan Skyline GTR R34 for the first time at an auto show at age nine.
My favourite bad habit
Coffee.
If I could travel back or forward in time
I’d pass. I’m doing my best to stay grounded in the present.
The best thing about fame
The constant validation does feel nice.
The worst thing about fame
You really feel it when that validation dips even slightly.
