In a refreshing stand against nepotism, singer-composer Vishal Dadlani has drawn a hard line for newcomers in music. His latest Instagram rant targets those leveraging ministerial influence for breaks, vowing to block them outright.
‘New singers, heed this: Avoid getting politicians or their aides to ring me up,’ Dadlani posted. Such moves, he said, erase collaboration possibilities and erode respect. ‘Contracts via clout? Not on my watch.’
He spotlighted a recent fiasco where a singer’s minister-backed approach led to instant blocks for both. ‘Talent alone doesn’t cut it if you’re pulling strings—I’ve lost all interest.’
Dadlani preached perseverance: Trust your craft, grind relentlessly, stay patient. Genuine talent breaks through without shortcuts, signaling self-belief over desperate maneuvers.
The message struck a chord, sparking laughs from Munawar Faruqui: ‘My manager’s Truecaller ID says ‘Minister’—unblock please, sir!’
From Pentagram rock anthems to Vishal-Shekhar’s Bollywood blockbusters like Rockstar and Om Shanti Om, Dadlani embodies industry grit. His call reinvigorates faith in merit-based success amid persistent favoritism woes.