Two artists. Two paths. One shared goal: to make Indian pop more honest, more original, and more personal. Rishbh Tiwari and Rishabh Kant may come from different corners of the indie spectrum, but both are creating music that refuses to blend in. Rishbh Tiwari: The Minimalist Storyteller Rishbh Tiwari isn’t chasing fame or playlists. His music lives in quiet spaces—acoustic settings, bare arrangements, and lyrics that read like unsent letters. Based in Mumbai and often performing under the moniker Acoustic Rishbh , Tiwari has developed a small but loyal following built around intimacy and lyrical depth. His single “Aankhon Ke Darmiyan” brought him early recognition when it was shortlisted at the International Songwriting Competition, judged by global artists like Chris Martin and Dua Lipa. Rather than using the moment to pivot toward commercial sounds, he doubled down on his own voice. “I’m not trying to go viral,” he says. “I just want to write something true.” Tiwari’s song...