In this episode of Kaushik & Co., we sit down with National Award–winning singer and composer PVNS Rohit for an honest, unfiltered conversation about his journey.He talks about the early years of constant eliminations, the night his voice transformed, and the inner shift that shaped the artist he is today.This is a story of doubt, discipline, faith, music, and the courage to stay committed when the world keeps saying no.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction01:35 – Clubhouse & Ludo, National Award04:17 – Arijit Singh & Rohit04:48 – Child labour days of Rohit10:21 – SPB 11:25 – Rohit’s first teacher14:36 – Rohit’s school – Harvard or Howard16:14 – Rohit’s recognition & decision to become a singer17:12 – SP Sailaja18:14 – Rohit’s voice changeover19:52 – Hema Chandra & Karunya20:52 – About SPB & Rohit23:01 – Rohit song “Kaatuka Kallakettinaave”23:59 – Vishal Dadlani25:05 – Rohit’s Padutha Teeyaga experience29:00 – Rohit’s favourite SPB songs30:25 – Sudden decision to join Indian Idol & quitting engineering37:54 – Rohit’s interest in movies39:59 – Favourite movie – Interstellar41:32 – If Rohit makes a movie, who will be the music director?45:48 – Sonu Nigam & Rohit51:07 – Indian Idol journey55:15 – Why Rohit calls himself a self-critic1:00:14 – Message to younger self1:02:38 – Dealing with insecurities1:04:31 – Being a different person on the mic1:05:28 – Playback singing1:06:43 – MM Keeravani & Rohit1:07:11 – “Premistunna” song from Baby1:07:13 – “Bandhameyle” song1:09:23 – Love for IPL and RCB1:09:58 – Cousin Sinjith Yerramilli – Little Hearts composer1:10:16 – Rohit sings a Sonu Nigam song1:12:24 – Kaushik admits jealousy of singers1:14:13 – Self-doubt1:14:44 – Playback singing1:16:10 – His songs being replaced1:17:46 – Songs he thinks would sound nice if he sang them1:18:20 – How he listens to movie songs – singer or listener1:20:23 – Pattern for hit songs1:22:54 – Why “Kolaveri Di” is a hit1:23:54 – Technicalities vs emotional connection1:25:12 – Independent music1:27:13 – Sonu Nigam’s song composition1:28:54 – Mass validation & selective validation1:30:08 – Best playback singer award1:31:13 – A song kept unreleased for 5 years1:33:02 – Rohit’s first song & writing1:37:15 – Western music1:37:29 – “Lazy Song” & “Count On Me”1:37:43 – Charlie Puth – Voice Notes1:40:21 – Rohit’s wishlist1:40:59 – Process of composing1:44:06 – Rohit’s mom felt happy hearing his song1:45:31 – Languages he speaks1:45:46 – Mind shifting1:47:23 – Rohit is an introvert1:48:52 – Arunachalam’s impact1:53:10 – Spiritual or religious1:56:37 – Astrology1:58:13 – What is God to you?1:58:26 – Equation with God2:01:12 – Recommending Arunachalam2:01:46 – Ramana Maharshi2:03:04 – Fame2:04:39 – Books2:05:15 – Discovery of Ramana Maharshi2:06:26 – Friend introducing Arunachalam2:07:49 – Family surprised by his mind shifting2:08:40 – Rohit’s marriage2:09:58 – “Do your work & disappear”2:11:25 – Peace in temples2:13:50 – Nazar2:15:33 – Favourite genres2:15:50 – Favourite singers2:16:59 – Fun session2:18:40 – Telugu no BGM2:19:36 – Cover songs2:20:42 – Next big song2:21:59 – Collaboration2:23:02 – Arijit Singh show in Hyderabad2:23:47 – Ramachari sir batch get-together2:25:26 – Payroll of singers2:27:07 – Did the National Award open new doors?2:28:52 – “Kahani Meri” Telugu song2:29:47 – Conclusion---Tags#pvnsrohit #kaushikandco #kathanikamedia #nationalawardwinner #indiansinger #musicjourney #playbacksinger #indianmusic #tollywood #arunachalam #inspiration #telugumusic ---LinksNC Kaushik (Host) – instagram.com/kaushikncKaushik & Co. – instagram.com/kaushikandcoshowKathanika Media – instagram.com/kathanikamedia---Presented by: Kathanika MediaVenue Partner: Columbus Coffee – The Cosy Eatery