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NDTV Good Times Name: Karan Vir Arya

Age: 27


Claim to Fame: This lawyer-turned-traveller is passionate about music. He never knows what will catch his fancy next. Promoting upcoming musicians is something he feels strongly about and that's why he loves Almost Famous
 
Welcome to Good Times - What are you searching for?
What kind of music do you like?

I like a whole lot of sounds actually. Anything from rock to electronic, blues-jazz, metal. It all depends on the sound not the genre.

What do you think about the show Almost Famous?

Well, I think it's a brilliant concept. Independent artistes need all the support they can get. Commercial bands and artists have all the limelight and exposure they need. The music scene in India is developing at a very rapid pace and it's important for it to be documented.

So in this regard, I love Almost Famous for doing what it is doing.

What sort of music would you NOT want to hear on the show?

Anything Bollywood style..in fact that guy with the cap...what's his name..Himesh Reshamiya! Anything closely associated to him. Basically, nothing commercial. Your Shaans and Himeshs have enough money and resources.

It's the new, upcoming and independent artists that need support. Commercial artists have enough of a platform.

Which was your favourite episode?

I have a few. The first one I ever saw was a Them Clones Episode. I loved it. Them Clones has been one of the best bands in India and it was great to finally see a feature on them.


I also loved the Da-Saz episode. I think it was really funny and whacky. The music is also good, but it was mainly the crazy antics of the band members that kept me entertained.

What would you like to tell people about Almost Famous if you had to?

Well, all I'd say is that if you love music, like me, and want to know exactly what is happening in India at this time with respect to bands and music, be it rock, jazz, metal, blues or electronica, then Tune into Almost Famous.

I got to know so many artists through it who are now playing bigger shows and getting more recognition. It's a great way of supporting the rock music scene in India and I'm glad this show is there.

 
 

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