Offstage Live brings India’s indie music scene to life with a debut at antiSOCIAL, Mumbai

Mumbai, July 25^th 2025: The energy was electric, the voices raw and powerful, and the community stronger than ever — Offstage Live which was organised by Dhaval Kothari’s All By Play and the event was presented by PDL, Phonographic Digital Limited as the proud title sponsor, underscoring their commitment to supporting emerging music talent. It made a grand debut last night at Anti Social, Mumbai, delivering an unforgettable celebration of India’s thriving independent music culture.

Speaking about the event Dhaval Kothari said, “Offstage is one of the first events of its kind that we organized after three years of starting All By Play. It’s a platform and a community where we celebrate art, music, and culture, providing a space for artists to showcase raw and real music. We had a fantastic turnout, with more than 200-300 people attending, including industry professionals, artists, and fans. It was one of the first scenes we experienced with Antisocial, who mentioned that after 3-4 months, they observed such a significant turnaround for indie musicians and indie music in general”.

The evening started with The Kabir, whose soulful set left the audience awestruck. The Kabir performed some of his great Indie songs like Ishq mera hai – Do Dil – Becheniyan – Naa Dooja Koi and others. Post Kabir, it was time for Pulkit Jain to add a refreshing dose of humour, warmth, and musical dexterity to the night with performances of “Kinare Pe”, “Koi Na Koi”, and the satirical hit “Pyaare”. Armed with his guitar and piano, Pulkit reminded the crowd that indie music can be both reflective and playful — and still hit home. Next up, sharing the stage was Ashu Shukla, whose heartfelt melodies like “Phir Se Shuru” and a cult favourite since 2020 with over 13M+ streams “Har Ek Pal” had fans singing along, phones lit, and emotions high. A true indie discovery, Ashu brought the kind of vulnerability and charm that defines the genre at its core. 

Last but not least, Prateeksha Srivastava, whose soul-stirring set left the audience mesmerized. With millions of streams across platforms, her recent Bollywood releases include “Mila Tujhe” – being played on loop, and “Holi Aayi Re” with Vishal Mishra. Prateeksha has a voice that carries both grace and grit, she took the crowd on a journey — from personal, intimate lyrics to soaring tracks like “Birha” and “Jiya Kaanch ka”. About the event Praateksha said, “I just stepped off stage after performing a fantastic set for Offstage at antiSOCIAL, and I feel incredible. It was my first time performing at this venue, and honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The turnout was amazing, the energy was great, and the arrangements were flawless. Everything ran so smoothly—it didn’t even feel like work, it felt like a vacation. This will always hold a special place in my heart because firsts are always unforgettable.”

Created to spotlight emerging voices and nurture an ecosystem where independent music is not just heard but felt, Offstage Live proved that the community is here, growing, and ready to be heard louder than ever before. As the night ended with roaring applause and artists mingling with their fans, one thing was clear, this was just the beginning.