Interview OF The Month

Q.As a multifaceted creator-entrepreneur, tell us about your creative initiative “The Circuit” and the inspiration behind it. Why did the thought occur to you?

Sherrin: The Circuit started as a home-studio podcast six years ago, featuring live performances by industry peers. What began as a passion project quickly grew, with the solid backing of Harman Professional Solutions to the series. As demand for high-quality livestreams surged during the pandemic, The Circuit evolved into a full-fledged production studio in Andheri West, pioneering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable content creation.

What started with simple multi-cam shoots soon embraced Virtual Production (VP)—blending traditional and modern storytelling. As a musician, actor, and filmmaker, my goal has always been to push creative boundaries, making high-quality audio-video production accessible, efficient, and future-ready.

MY AMAZING GEAR

R.S Mani- The timeless music journey with a single vision

With an illustrious career spanning almost 40 years, music
industry stalwart R.S. Mani is one of the rare creators earning
repute as a live musician, arranger, producer, and composer.
Taking off as a live performer he was readily absorbed into the
buzzing world of film music of the day. Over the years, R.S.Mani
has worked closely with leading composers and continues to be an
integral part of prestigious Film, OTT, non-film, and stage
plays. Leading music labels across the country including
Saregama, TIPS, T-Series have used R.S.Mani for their albums
With versatility giving him the freedom to switch across genres
an indispensable part of the music of the day.

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ECHOES OF INDIAN MUSIC

Music from Maharashtra- A symphony of romance and courage

The musically overflowing land of India and the sheer spread of
the musical palette gives us the reason to believe that there is
a lot more of music from India that lies undiscovered even
today.  Echoes of India, in this issue, features the musically
fertile stretch of Western India … The State of Maharashtra.
Read on to sway to the melody emanating from every nook and
corner of this glorious land endowed with art, culture and
roaring rhythms.

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Creators’ ​Corner

The traveling folk music apostle Madhur Padwal

Madhur Padwal with his fascinating artistic virtuosity is one of
the chief ambassadors of Indian folk music across the globe. His
curiosity to learn and promote India’s folk music and artists is
what distinguishes him from the rest of his ilk.
IPRS got Madhur to reveal his incredible journey as a musician
that has culminated into the most alluring “Project Folks-Wagon”

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Events @ IPRS​

EVENTS @ IPRS

Following the resounding success of the IPRS Stage at the Serendipity Arts Festival 2024, IPRS is
thrilled to bring the magic back—this time to the iconic Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai. Prepare
to witness the unparalleled splendour of India’s rich and diverse musical heritage as we once again
take the world on an unforgettable sonic journey.
Season 1 dazzled audiences with mythical melodies, the resonance of rare folk instruments, and the
bold & adventurous rhythms of Bastar. Now, Season 2 promises to elevate the experience even
further, unveiling two new and exciting discoveries and soul-stirring performances ready to captivate
hearts on a global stage.

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Timeless ​Tales

Musical Wave 3: “Dil Da Mamla Hain by Gurdas Mann”

Gurdas Maan & Punjabi Music’s way up

While fans, forgetting all else, shake a leg to the funky
bhangra beat across pubs, bashes and college reunions
the adrenaline rush is overwhelming. The vibrant Punjabi music
the world has come to dig today is rocking as always.
At “Timeless Tales” as always, we take you to the source from
where our musical joy flows.

If Punjabi music, is now an independent genre, the song that
created the greatest splash early on and gave it the wings to
soar from the confines of Punjab to the national and the
international arena was the 1980 runaway hit by the iconic
Punjabi entertainer Gurdas Maan.

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Stories From The Industry

IPRS Stage at Kala Ghoda 2025: A Tribute to India’s Musical Diversity

The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) presents the 2nd edition of the IPRS Stage in
association with Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, which celebrates its silver jubilee this year.
The IPRS Stage is a tribute to the rich and varied musical heritage of India, providing a platform
for undiscovered talent and musical genres. It aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the
incredible breadth of India’s musical landscape, shining a light on regional gems and diverse
genres that are the heartbeat of the country’s cultural fabric. Scheduled for January 26 and 27,
2025, the IPRS Stage promises to unveil the soul of Indian music in all its vibrant, multifaceted
forms.

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