Meet Pallavi Baberwal, a Delhi-based singer, performer, clinical music therapist and optimistic soul, who believes that music is a medium that can entertain, relax and at the same make you healthy. Her life is dedicated to the pursuit of creating the perfect kind of entertainment. Her band plays soulful Sufi music as well as Bollywood & Punjabi genre. Her Instagram profile bio description reads KOSEN RUFU, which refers to a phrase found in the Japanese translation of the Buddhist scripture Lotus Sutra, and is informally defined as “world peace through individual happiness.” It refers to the future widespread dissemination of the Lotus Sutra. In a chat with TMM, the optimistic musician talks about music, life and her role as a therapist in the dynamic world of entertainment.
From an aspiring B. Tech Bioinformatics graduate to a successful musician, how did the transition happen?
The journey started when I decided to quit my 9-5 job in Hyderabad. I realized that it’s not meant for me and I really want to pursue singing. It was a tough decision but, today, I am glad that I made it. I came to Delhi and started taking professional training to improve my techniques.
What is music to Pallavi Baberwal?
Music is a lot of things to me, if I have to put it in one line, ‘It’s my complete life’. I don’t think there was ever a time when I doubted myself for the choices I made or felt for a moment that music is not my cup of tea. Even the challenges that I’ve faced & struggles that came along my way; they just made me clearer that this is what I want to do. Music is a channel for me to fulfill another dream of adding joy & value to society.
Today we have so many covers of every popular song. What is your way to make it unique?
I have a strong belief that even if you are covering a song sung by any other artist, you can add your own colours or flavour to it. Bring in your creativity and improvise accordingly.
You’ve been working as a clinical musical therapist, where you help physically and mentally disabled people. How has been the experience till now?
Working as a Clinical Music Therapist is a fulfilling and very satisfying experience altogether. It’s amazing to see how music can affect your brain and can make your health better. To be able to achieve that with a patient is a very satisfying experience.
Making use of your talent to help someone or to bring a change is an amazing work. What inspired you to take part?
I always wanted to give back to society, and through my music, I was able to achieve this dream. I associated myself with organizations and NGOs that work with underprivileged kids and teach them. I believe if you can make music a part of the early education of a child, it can help them grow tremendously in various aspects of life, as music helps rejuvenate inner strength and energy.
You’ve created a medley as a tribute to the lost gems of Bollywood industry, Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan. Tell us about the experience.
Losing the two greatest legends was the greatest shock of this year. I was lost for a couple of days and decided to pay a small musical tribute to convey my love & gratitude for them.
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