Music icon Vishal Dadlani is shaking up the industry with a no-nonsense decree against pull-driven careers. His fiery Instagram message to emerging vocalists rejects ministerial meddling in talent hunts.
‘Young artists: Skip the calls from politicians or secretaries,’ Dadlani advised bluntly. ‘It voids meetings and my admiration—backdoor contract grabs are a hard pass.’
Anecdote in point: Fresh attempt prompted dual blocks. ‘Superb voice or not, no collab from me. End of story.’
Core wisdom: Anchor in ability, commit to effort, hold steady. ‘Excellence shines without props; shortcuts betray insecurity in a stale paradigm.’
Viral hit, boosted by Munawar Faruqui’s humor: ‘Manager’s Truecaller: ‘Minister’. Unblock stat, sir!’
Dadlani’s journey—from Pentagram frontman to Vishal-Shekhar’s soundtrack sovereignty in Rockstar, War, Om Shanti Om—fuels his meritocracy crusade, inspiring a cleaner slate for music aspirants everywhere.