Independent under-rated artists in their respective fields
Humans have gotten so busy with making money, businesses and political agendas that they have forgotten just how much the world is practically beautiful and, this is where the gift from Gods step in- artists. You know why the world needs more of artists? Well, because in the amidst of making a life of ourselves, we need someone to remind us about the softness of the world, beauty of seasons or a break from the hectic schedules to hear some music, read a book or even, watch a film. Artists are a reminder that the mighty mortals see the world for what it really is. It is absolutely mind-blowing the way the humans can create art, pretty admirable don’t you think? Now, social media has become an easy way for these independent artists to connect with us, share their talent with us however, it is still hard for some of them to create a name for themselves.
Many have gotten famous but there are many who remain under-rated. Wouldn’t it be great if they got appreciation too? Read further to know about some of these artists.
Srishti Madaan
Impeccable artworks, creatives like beautiful pictures and moments in videos, you name it and Srishti Madan is there with her artistic skills to sweep you away. If you want to follow a rather aesthetic influencer, you would like her account. She has been painting ever since and casually saying, “experimenting; one stroke at a time”, she has made various paintings and participated in exhibitions and, while that was not enough, she is an exceptional photographer and video content creator. Her famous ‘Hamsa’ painting has been appreciated by many. You can follow her on Instagram at @srishtea.madaan and enjoy her beautiful collections.
Dhruv Behl
What makes a film beautiful, offer phenomenal acting and make stories come to life? There can only be one answer, good direction and Dhruv Behl at the age of just 20 has been making a name for himself in the said category. He started out his journey in 2019 and has been making films, art through the lens of his camera. With his first project, ‘Syahi’, a very heart-touching story that was appreciated by many and streamed as well, he has been successfully making films. His latest project, ‘The Last Night’, has been acknowledged for the ‘flawless direction and seamless editing’, has won 25 awards and is being streamed on Hotstar as of now. He’s onto his next project, ‘Phir Wahi Raat’, a mystery thriller genre that has already started generating buzz as it features Purav Jha and looks quite promising. If you want to see some original short films by an independent artist, you should definitely check out his work and Instagram handle @dhruverse.
Aditya Rikhari
Don’t we all miss that 2000s vibe and desire for something melodious and refreshing like that to make us feel like we are back in that era? Well, with his melodious voice and love for music, Aditya Rikhari is one the most versatile singers of our time and he’s been proving that through his originals, which can easily be qualified as feel-good songs. With his first release, ‘Tu kahan’, he has been on his own journey and that journey brought him to his breakthrough song, ‘Faasle’ that has 1.5 million views and it wouldn’t be a lie to say that it’s going to reach 2 million very soon. It’s his undeniable love for music that makes him different than others and well, he’s also an independent under-rated artist. You can follow him on Instgram @adityarikhari and on YouTube and Spotify by the same name.
Ishani Das
If you are wondering how romanticization of life works, check out her account for a better understanding. She manages to romanticize life, humans, flowers and with her red tints, she creates a magic that the world would always need. The gift of artists is reflected through her works as a video content creator and if you want to see more of it, you can follow her on Instagram @ishanidas. Her works would feel like the smell of rain and breath of fresh air, all at once, so wouldn’t it be amazing if she gets the appreciation she deserves? Well, only one way to find out.
Raj Ratan
The best element of any song remains to be the music and, shouldn’t any independent artist who creates that music be appreciated more often? Well, Raj Ratan comes under that category and his music is criminally under-rated. From starting to create music at the age of 14 and then going on to produce the cover track of “Toh Phir Aao” at the age of 18, he has been phenomenal at what he does. Just a year later, he got to collaborate with one of the most talented independent singers, Mitika Kanwar and create another cover track “Mora Saiyan”. He faced various issues during the production of his musical journey but his confidence never wavered and he went on to make more music which can be streamed on both Spotify and YouTube. You can also check out his account on Instagram @raj_equinox.
Mohit Kr Tiwari
The beauty in authenticity, raw emotions are so powerful that it’s not gifted to many people. The nuance in originality is something we all crave for don’t we? Well, that might just get fulfilled as Mohit Kr Tiwari is here to sweep you away from your feet. He captured the raw emotions, the taboo vulnerabilities of humans with such realness that it wouldn’t be wrong to say that he is criminally under-rated. His intense yet soft frame works and filters, meaningful captions would melt your heart. He has been in people’s radar for quite a time now, his photoshoots of artists like Rohit Saraf and Aaron Koul and, short films and reels, he has been appreciated but wouldn’t it be great if he got more? Well, check out his page on Instagram @Mohitkrtiwari and you would be mesmerized by the beauty he reflects through his camera.
Srishti Garg
Wouldn’t it be the best thing if someone understood our Bollywood references? Well, Srishti Garg is here to make you literally chuckle with her Bollywood jokes and hilarious video content. She offers relatability quirkiness in her videos that it becomes impossible to not laugh and with her comic delivery and unique ideas make us root for her more and more. The way Srishti is unapologetically herself makes us relatable and her Bollywood references as in her whole series of ‘dialogues that live in my head rent free’ wouldn’t fail to make you chuckle. And if that’s not enough, she even sings herself in the videos, making it authentic and needless to say her voice is beautiful. If you are a sucker for dry humor, then check out her Instagram account @srishtigargg.
Manan Khaturia
As well described in his bio, ‘Film Maker, Traveler, Writer, Photography, Poet and a Million things to be’, he is tremendous in all those things. Manan Khaturia is an artist who likes to explore the world, seeing things from a different perspective and represent it to the world through his artistic skills. He visits a lot of places, cities and keeps that part in his heart only to pour it all out through his aesthetic photography, well-written proses and poems, beautiful videos and well, amazing out-takes. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could have someone to rely on for travelling suggestions? Well, Manan acts as that tool, his words work as a suggestion for the same. An independent artist like him deserves more appreciation, doesn’t he? Be sure to check out his page on Instagram @manankathuria.
It cannot be stressed enough that the world needs more artists and the artists need us.
There are a lot of independent artists amongst us and so, it is necessary to support them however you can, step by step because well, they make the world a better place.
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