In this episode, Suchitra unpacks the wild relationship between lyrics and music — where they come from, why they matter, and how they hijack our brains.

She travels from ancient Greek lyres to Kabir, The Beatles, Guru Dutt, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Honey Singh, and the entire roller-coaster that is Bollywood’s lyrical history. Expect spicy commentary on hyper-sexualized tracks, poetic gems, accidental comedy, earworms you can’t delete, and the psychology behind why “controversial” lyrics somehow keep topping charts.

And then comes the finale — mondegreens. Misheard lyrics, hilarious mess-ups, and the strange science of why our ears betray us every time.

It’s witty, it’s honest, it’s fully Suchitra-coded. If you’ve ever wondered why some songs move you while others make you question humanity, this episode is your jam.

This episode takes you on a sonic journey from the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll to the heart of Bollywood. Elvis Presley — the poor boy from Tupelo who shook the world with his hips and his heartbreak — meets R.D. Burman, the royal-born prodigy who fused Indian melodies with global grooves and rewrote the rules of Hindi film music.

Suchitra dives into their parallels: their meteoric rise, their innovations, their battles with controlling forces, and their heartbreaking final chapters. From Elvis’ gospel-blues roots and cultural explosion to Panchamda’s rock-infused Bollywood revolution, we explore how both artists became the soundtracks of entire generations.

Their stories cross continents, but their legacies hit the same emotional frequency — bold, timeless, and deeply human. A tribute to two legends who changed music forever.

In this opening episode of The Music Stories, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi traces the mystical roots of melody — sharing intriguing anecdotes about the origins of music. From the very first documented song to the deep spiritual significance of the sound "Om," Suchitra explores how melody, rhythm, and sound have shaped our world. She also uncovers the profound connection between music and nature.

Whether you're passionate about music theory or simply curious about its ancient roots, this episode will deepen your appreciation for the universal language of sound.

Through story, voice, and emotion, The Divine Origin of Music invites listeners to rediscover sound as prayer, rhythm as memory, and art as a form of worship.

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In this episode, Suchitra sits down with singer, songwriter Kaveri Kapur for a refreshingly honest conversation about growing up creative, finding your own voice in a noisy world, and choosing authenticity over expectation. Kaveri an alumni from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, made her acting debut in the film Bobby aur Rishi ki Love Story which released on Valentines day 2025 on Jio Hotstar. In this episode of The Music Stories, Suchitra and Kaveri talk music, self-doubt, independence, and the quiet courage it takes to stay soft in an industry that rewards hardness. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply human — this is a must listen for all lovers of music and film.