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Indian singer, songwriter and composer

Anuv Jain
Jain during his concert in Ludhiana in 2023Jain during his concert in Ludhiana in 2023
Background information
Birth nameAnuv Jain
Born (1995-03-11) March 11, 1995 (age 29)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
GenresIndie
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Ukulele
Years active2012-Present
YouTube information
ChannelsAnuv Jain
Years active2012–Present
Subscribers2.73 Million
Total views735 Million
Last updated: 7 December 2024
Musical artist

Anuv Jain is an Indian singer songwriter and composer. He is known for his simple chorded songs with lyrics that deal with love and heartbreak. His music primarily contains an acoustic guitar or ukulele, unaccompanied by percussion or other instruments.

Considered among one of the most popular Indian indie artists, "Baarishein" (2018), "Alag Aasmaan" (2020), "Gul" (2021), "Husn" (2023) and "Jo Tum Mere Ho" (2024) are some of his best known works. Husn and Jo Tum Mere Ho charted at No.1 on Apple Music India and Spotify India charts for all genres. Husn also ranked among the most streamed Indian songs of 2024 on the year-end-charts of all the music streaming platforms. Jain featured in the Forbes India 30 Under 30 List of 2023.

Early life

Jain was born in Mumbai, India. He lost his father at the age of 17. When he was 16 years old, Jain began to write songs as a way to express his emotions.

Career

2018-2019: Breakthrough with "Baarishein"

He started writing at the age of 16 and "Meri Baaton Mein Tu" was the first song which he wrote. At the age of 21, Jain began uploaded original work on his YouTube channel, with his first recorded song being "Baarishein", which was a sleeper hit. In an interview, he told that he wrote the song when he was 17 for a girl with whom he was in love.

"Baarishein" became his first song to cross 100 and 200 million streams on Spotify. In an interview with Rolling Stone India, he said he takes inspiration from real life events and writes songs over a period of months.

2020-2022: Continued acclaim with "Gul"

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he decided to pursue music as a full-time career. During the lockdown, he released a number of songs among which "Alag Aasman" and "Gul" became hits. He has performed live shows across the country and at international venues including UK, Australia, Dubai, Nepal and others.

Jain was one of the lead singers in Post Malone's India concert in 2022. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he expressed his desire to sing for Ranbir Kapoor in his film. He said in an interview that according to him, social media and DSPs are the key drivers for success in indie music genre in India.

2023-present: "Husn" and further works

His 2023 release "Husn" became a smash hit and garnered more than 50 million streams on Spotify within the first month of its initial release and proceeded to cross 300 million streams across all platforms in 3 months becoming his biggest commercial hit. It became his second 200 million streamed track on Spotify India. His 2024 release "Jo Tum Mere Ho" became his second consecutive song after "Husn" to top the music charts in India and crossed 100 million streams on Spotify within 2 months of release. "Husn" became the most streamed indie song of 2024 in the year end charts of the music streaming platforms.

In April 2024, Jain joined the Sounds Right organised by the United Nations. An innovative global initiative to collect funds for the cause of nature conservation using nature's own sounds like ocean waves, rainstorms, wind and others, the initiative used the sound of Indian rains for 'Baarishein'.

Musical Influences

He cites Joji as his main musical inspiration.

Discography

Singles
S.No. Title Year Ref.
1. "Baarishein" 2016
2. "Ocean" 2018
3. "Riha" 2019
4. "Maula" 2020
5. "Alag Aasmaan"
6. "Mishri"
7. "Gul" 2021
8. "Meri Baaton Mein Tu" 2022
9. "Mazaak"
10. "Antariksh" 2023
11. "Husn"
12. "Jo Tum Mere Ho" 2024

References

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  2. "30 Under 30: How is the Class of 2023 doing?". Forbes India. 4 March 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024. Over the last year, Jain achieved a lot with his 'Guldasta India tour' being completely sold out as well as hitting 1 million subscribers on YouTube and crossing 1 million followers on Spotify. The 28-year-old also released 'Husn' which was an instant hit, and has entered global charts, with over 100 million streams. He has a number of international shows coming up, including in Dubai, Australia and the UK.
  3. "ELLE Mic Drop: In Conversation With The Gen Z Singing Sensation Anuv Jain". Elle India. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024. With his relatable lyrical storytelling on love, relationships and heartbreaks, he has garnered a massive fan base, especially among the Gen-Z
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  5. "Hitting the right notes: Young musicians emerge as Pune creates spaces to experiment with all genres". The Indian Express. 3 January 2024.
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  7. "A Soft Voice In The Glare And Loud Ocean Of Noise". Free Press Journal. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  8. "Anuv Jain: Turning memories into music". Forbes India. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024. Jain writes songs that are soulful, romantic, and, at times, melancholic. Though he released only two singles in 2022, Anuv grew to 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, which is a huge achievement for an indie artist.
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  13. "Indian Indie musician Anuv Jain's latest single HUSN ranks no.1 position on Apple music India Charts for all genres". Radiocity. 11 January 2024. It is a historic moment for the Indian indie music scene as Anuv Jain`s newest single `HUSN` ends up ranking No.1 on Apple Music India charts for all genres. With just 11 singles released on digital platforms out there, Anuv has taken full domination over playlists of almost every listener in and around South-Asia.
  14. "Here's How I-Pop Is Having Its Biggest Moment On The Internet And Dominating Everyone's Playlist". Elle India. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024. Anuv Jain's song 'Husn' spent several weeks at number one on the Spotify Weekly Top Songs India chart. There's a lot that makes him special, many fans are drawn to Anuv Jain's music because of his lyrics or the themes he explores in the tunes or the visuals he portrays.
  15. Tagat, Anurag (4 December 2024). "Spotify Wrapped 2024: Arijit Singh dominates for the fourth year in a row as the most streamed artist, with artists like Vishal Mishra and Anuv Jain having top streamed songs in the country". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 7 December 2024. Among the most-streamed songs on Spotify in India, independent artists like Anuv Jain has "Husn" as the second-most streamed song in the country.
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