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Beatboxing has been a part of Mihir Ahuja’s life long before acting. The actor believes performing with another musician demands far greater precision than a solo act, adding that the experience of collaborating on Hai Rama helped him become more mindful and disciplined as an artiste.
When Mihir Ahuja isn’t acting, he’s busy turning breaths, beats and vocal percussion into music. An avid beatboxer, the The Archies actor recently collaborated with flautist Varsh Jain on a reinterpretation of A.R.
Rahman’s Hai Rama, blending contemporary beatboxing with classical flute.Mihir shares, “Music has always been a huge part of my life, even before acting happened. Beatboxing, especially, has always been very personal to me because it’s raw, instinctive and completely expressive. It’s one of the few art forms where you can create rhythm, energy and emotion using just your voice and presence. Recording the track and shooting the video was honestly one of the most creatively satisfying experiences for me.
It also introduced the world to a side of my personality that has always existed behind the scenes.”Speaking about blending beatboxing with classical flute, he says, “Varsh and I wanted to bring together two completely different worlds: something modern and rhythmic with something soulful and deeply rooted. The idea appealed to us because it was an unusual combination. It happened quite spontaneously, and I’m glad the response has been so positive.”
Reflecting on what the experience taught him, the actor says, “"Beatboxing on my own isn't difficult because I’ve been doing it for nearly 10 years. When I perform solo, I control the tempo. But working with another artiste requires you to stay in perfect sync with the tempo and rhythm, as even one mistake can affect the entire performance. It taught me to be much more precise and mindful.”
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