The Indian musician/entrepreneur, who is the daughter of Indian industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, the chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, followed her instincts and, from a young age, dived into the two contrasting worlds of music and business. From learning guitar lessons through YouTube tutorials as a child to signing a deal with Universal Music Group, the 24-year-old has surely come a long way. Right now, Birla, with three singles behind her, is soaking in all the appreciation coming her way after the release of her newest single, “Circles.” The song, with lyrics like, “Been through everything, you’ve seen the worst of me, you never ever ever let me down,” Birla told India-West, is an expression of her love toward music and friendship. Recounting her bouts of “loneliness and isolation,” Birla said her friends have been a constant source of support and this album is an ode to them. Birla said her parents have also always been supportive of her choices and are glad that her dreams are coming true. Writing music, she said, has always been a “cathartic” process for her. And, music’s ability to connect with people drew her to it. “During those times that I struggled to articulate my emotions or express myself, music gave me a way to do so,” she explained.