Akshath Acharya
Akshath Acharya is a Mumbai-based singer-songwriter, music producer and independent artist. His career offers a first-hand perspective on how digital platforms, audience behaviour and global music discovery are reshaping the path from independent artist to international success.
At 25, Akshath has built a rapidly growing career at the intersection of music, digital culture and the creator economy. Writing and producing his own music, he has developed a distinctive approach. He combines emotionally driven songwriting with contemporary pop production. Harnessing digital platforms to build and engage audiences well beyond his home market.
His breakthrough came with “Nadaaniyan”, a track that began as a social media experiment before gaining significant international traction. The song topped Spotify’s Global Viral Chart and reached #1 in multiple markets. It’s generated more than one billion streams and views across platforms.
Akshath’s career has since brought him into collaboration with some of the leading organisations in music, media and culture. The list includes HYBE, Spotify, YouTube, Rolling Stone, NMACC and NH7 Weekender. His music has also been featured at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, reflecting the increasingly fluid relationship between music, entertainment, sport and global youth culture.
In 2025, Rolling Stone India selected Akshath for its “Future of Music” feature. This recognises artists helping shape the next generation of music.
Alongside his recorded work, Akshath’s music has been used across film, television, advertising and brand campaigns. These include Prime Video’s Lukkhe, Malkist featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Kopiko featuring Alia Bhatt and WhatsApp.
As a guest speaker, Akshath brings the perspective of an artist who has built his career during a period of fundamental change in the music industry. His experience spans independent artistry, songwriting and production, social-first music discovery, streaming, audience development and the growing international reach of Indian music. He offers students a practical insight into what it means to build a creative career in today’s global music landscape. Find out more about Akshath
