Rise of Prateek Kuhad | Being On Obama’s Playlist | Raat Raazi Hai | Karishma Mehta | Ep 21 | HOB

‘Kho gaye hum kaha’’ or ‘Kya Kasoor hai mera’ - These are the hook liners that have been on everyone’s minds since a common man with his guitar broke the internet with his heart touching lyrics, calming voice and soul soothing melody. Prateek Kuhad needs no introduction into the singer-songwriter fraternity and the niche audiences that he has built for himself all through the last decade.
Born and raised in Jaipur, his first real musical moment was when he attended a concert of the band ‘Strings’ back home. He felt in awe of the music and emotions that he experienced that night. Growing up, he was an introverted kid with a guitar in his hand. But did he think about it as a career then? Well, for that you have to watch this mesmerizing episode, where he shared his artistic journey with our host Karishma Mehta.
Getting inducted into NYU, writing and recording his first song from his New York apartment, to finally finding his way and listeners back home, his journey is as wonderful as his music. Opening up more on his personal life, relationships and songwriting process, this conversation is an insight into this man’s creative ride. From ending up on Barack Obama’s playlist to making his Bollywood debut, let’s hear him out.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Abhi toh shaam baaki hai
00:26 - Prateek straight outta concert
1:30 - Show/Tour Life
3:07 - Prateek’s existential Crisis?
4:25 - Early life and growing up in Jaipur
7:45 - First fling with stage and music
9:16 - Moving to New York University
10:38 - Making Raat Raazi
11:45 - Prateek’s writing process
13:11 - Response after Raat Raazi release
14:24 - Regrets and Action
15:06 - Journey as a full time artist
17:17 - Moment of doubts
18:32 - Learning Production
19:08 - Reaction of parents and families
20:40 - Prateek opens up on his dating life
21:40 - Performed for 8 people
22:30 - Kho Gaye Hum Kahan!
23:10 - Meeting a bollywood director
24:51 - “I’m a bit too Anti-Conformist”
25:30 - Making music with Jasleen Royal
27:30 - I googled ‘Baar Baar Dekho!’
27:55 - Process of making a song
30:00 - Acceptance by audience and listeners
30:36 - My Lyrics come from
31:50 - Connecting with the song
33:07 - Cold/Mess
33:55 - Barack Obama’s Playlist
35:20 - Breaking racial stereotypes
36:30 - Highlighting moments in career
38:00 - Managing mental health as an Artist
38:50 - Industry is tempting in a particular way
39.50 - Embracing Therapy
40:28 - Touring mental health
41:30 - Writing on Tours
42:00 - Fan Moments
43:11 - My biggest critic
44:05 - My go-to person
44:57 - Favourite Prateek Kuhad song
45:18 - I’m a big fan of..
45:53 - If not music, what would I be doing?
46:16 - Any Regrets?
47:58 - Prateek goes into Nostalgia
47:47 - Advice to younger self
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[@aanchalprakash4560]

But why such click bait thumbnail for such a 'classy channel ' I had to recheck if the channel was not this Edit- it's refreshing to see people acknowledging the views and thoughts of the concerned audience! Good to the see the change in thumbnail.

[@typicaltejas6560]

Same here lol

[@utsavmodak8279]

Yeah seriously. There was no need for such a thumbnail.

[@jaincoral25]

Same hahaha

[@ajjaW]

Seriously!!! So true… stooped too low just for some unwanted attention

[@priyaagarwal1324]

A bit disappointed with caption in main picture of this video - “ I broke up with her because…”. He talked about a lot of other fun aspects of his journey and this video is anything but about his relationships 😬! Happy to hear from him though - big fan ❤

[@sahilchenna685]

Maybe its just a clickbait, as many of us now are in a breakup state

[@sagarvermamusic]

What a brilliant episode! Thank you for being SO thoughtful with your questions. One of my fav Prateek interviews on the internet for sure ❤️

[@ShikhaHaladker]

Loved seeing this side of him and learning his journey! ❤️

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@f.a.r.z.e.e2398]

Prateek Kuhad is soo me Wanted this kind of interview of him from such a long time

[@user-md6uc9dz3d]

Hey! my fiance name is prateek as well🩷 I have special liking towards you 😄 prateek name boys are talented as really so much !!!!🩷 you are so amazing person & your songs are so soothing it really is! 🩷

[@rahul2000ization]

Karishma, can you please even let him speak and complete his sentences and not just complete it for him everytime? Plus, the extra number of ‘huh, han’. It’s just too irritating. I’m literally here writing this comment after pausing the video and this sucks.

[@akshithakadavath783]

This is a very warm interview. So amazing 💗🦋🫂

[@join2manish]

Love how it opens up, good edit - Nice one

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dipannitas.6508]

And he will keep creating magic always🔥

[@sharonzhimomi2705]

Love you prateek❤much love to the team❤

[@organoside4834]

Great journey prateek love the way you tell about your music career that's 'cool' hahah😅... btw good to hear you in this kind of session and thanku HOB for having prateek kuhad ❤️

[@parth3337]

Best interviewer & founder ❤❤🙌🙌🙌

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bhaaratiya111]

😍😍😍..such a convo❤.. And the thumbnail I broke up with her ..seriously 🙄

[@aayushtiwari6602]

when did you change the cup of coffee to glass of green tea😂

[@parth3337]

Love this eps ❤❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@parth1599]

Great interviewer & founder want to meet..So inspiring eps ....

[@dikshachanana9643]

One of the best interview 🫶

[@AswantKumar]

Loved the interview

[@utsavmodak8279]

No need for such a clickbaity Thumbnail. Did not expect it from a channel like this.

[@narcissisticcannibal6828]

So he is also a blessed person who worked at new york . Means he was not born poor ..privileged guy.

[@archisha.19]

Just Why the clickbait?? 😩😫

[@purveshyesaji8208]

This looks interesting

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@uditasharma8032]

Break up because of long distance

[@mohsinbatatawala6271]

😍😍😍😍

[@humansofbombay2801]

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[@deepalibalrajvishwakarma3020]

Hey there. Love your work. This is awesome. Try if you can get a sports star.

[@humansofbombay2801]

Soon ❤️

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20:30 ❤❤❤

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❤

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why so much ya and ya and ya

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