TOURING with A.R.RAHMAN - NISA SHETTY THE RISING STAR|| How I became a Singer Ep 22 Girl Guppa

Nisa shares her inspiring journey working with musical legends like A.R. Rahman and Arijit Singh. In this fun and heartfelt episode, we sit down with the incredible Nisa Shetty—a dynamic singer-songwriter, actor, and brilliant performer. Known for her powerful voice and her unique blend of Hindi and English music, We dive into her creative process, the murky world of Indian reality and talent shows, and the joy of celebrating resilience through her latest single. She also opens up about her family's rich musical heritage, her international performances at festivals like Lollapalooza, and how she’s breaking stereotypes with every note. Whether you're a music lover, an aspiring artist, or simply someone who enjoys candid conversations, this episode is for you! Watch as Nisa shares untold stories, bursts of laughter, and nuggets of wisdom that will leave you inspired. Also stick till the end, there’s an awesome surprise waiting for you. :) 00:00 - Introducing the awesome musician, Nisa Shetty 01:27 - Who is Nisa really? 03:36 - The BIGGEST audience she’s ever performed for! 04:31 - Our respective anxieties of music and exams 05:37 - Nisa and her biggest production ever! 06:50 - When I moved countries for a boy, ugh! 07:18 - Her insane experience on a reality show 11:18 - Acting auditions are the septic hellhole of the entertainment world 12:55 - We truly grow up and get awesomer after 25, Nisa agrees! 15:28 - Acting vs music - talent and recognition 16:59 - What it takes to be a performer 18:10 - Nisa at Lollapalooza 19:10 - Her amazing single ‘Drama’ and the real drama that led to it 21:42 - The definitive process of writing a song 24:17 - Our ‘second guest’ Sonya Serendipity ;) 26:18 - Ajeeb gigs and becoming a professional ‘funeral singer’ 27:45 - Stage horrors and wardrobe malfunctions! 29:49 - The awesomeness of performing with Arijit Singh and AR Rahman 32:58 - Imposter syndrome also happens okay 34:49 - Almost missing yet winning Nexa 35:29 - Younger Nisa be freaking out right now 36:43 - Nisa’s message to aspiring artists 40:32 - Indie vs mainstream music industries in India 44:50 - Desis have enough trauma and talent to make bestselling stuff 46:07 - Nisa Shetty LIVE in action! PODCAST AUDIO AVAILABLE TO STREAM ON Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/girl-guppa Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/facc73fe-d024-457f-b1b4-ef341100cd03/girl-guppa Youtube @GirlGuppaPodcastAudio Instagram Arushi @Curlmoohi Sidhikka @Sidhikka https://www.instagram.com/GirlGuppa ABOUT US: Hey there! We’re Girl Guppa — 2 millennial ‘girls’ who love ‘gupshup’. Especially if it’s about things that women care deeply about. Whether we're chatting about the possibility of feminist marriages, having open and honest talks about sex, or unpacking complex issues like mental health, we do it with a blend of insight, warmth, and fun. ‘Girl Guppa’ is all about those raw and real conversations we have with our BFFs at 3 am or on a long drive home, about prevalent, important, or even completely frivolous issues. Our show is all about creating a space where no subject is taboo, and every woman feels seen, heard, and understood. While we’d ideally love to ‘enlighten’ you, we’d be happy if we can ‘entertain’ you to begin with. Join us for fun, non-judgmental, and enlightening conversations that empower and inspire. Email GirlGuppa @ Gmail.com Sidhikka @ WorldmentMedia.com