Biography

If you love music that’s raw, emotional and real, then Darshan Kataria a.k.a DAKU is for you. He is an undoubtedly energetic, upcoming and charismatic singer, songwriter, composer and music producer who happens to also make incredible and relevant music. The talented musician, who is also a 12 strings guitarist and sound engineer, has tremendous love towards acoustic sounds. He achieved commercial success with his recent single 'Adhura' with Sony Music India which has crossed more than 4 million streams, and 'Mere Sath' that has more than 3 million streams. His total global sales are over 13 million streams. His style is influenced by complex rhythms and vivid lyrics, creating a distinct sound that offers a modern take on classic Indian pop sensibility. His love for blending acoustic and electronic music comes through in his relatable music that expresses emotions and energy. This unique blend represents the artist's duality too - DAKU, a pseudonym since childhood that let him explore his passionate and creative side, while Darshan works a job. DAKU's vision is to promote different forms of arts like acting, dancing, animation and more through his music videos. He believes in creating a genuine sound and loves to create clutter breaking music.