Shreyash Shandiliya: The Indian music industry’s shift has gradually moved from a film-based framework to an ecosystem where independent makers are developing new artistic identities. An instrumental voice within this movement is Shreyash Shandiliya, a composer, producer, and educator, and a source of inspiration with a career path from the small town of Banka, Bihar, to Mumbai’s vibrant and vibrant music circuitry. Shreyash bridges a discipline in classical values with a contemporary approach to production and emotional resonance in his sound work – alluding to his personal endurance, as well as the creative evolution of India.

Early Life of Shreyash Shandiliya

Born on 21 November 1993 in Banka, Bihar, Shreyash was raised in a modest family with cultural roots, he had his father Sujit Kumar Tiwary and mother Late Punam Tiwary support his interest in music from a young age, despite financial and structural constraints. Along with his sisters, Shreeja Shandilya and Shrestha Shandilya, he was immersed in and influenced by a deep culture, developing a sensitivity towards his own art. Shreyash started his school education at Saint Joseph’s School, Banka, but had to stop his studies halfway through the 10th grade, experiencing personal hardship. In 2011, he decided to leave for Mumbai.

Educational Background

To pursue professional training, Shreyash studied at the Ajivasan Music Academy, founded by Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar, where he received formal grounding in vocal and performance techniques. He later completed a Diploma in Music Production & Audio Engineering from SAE Institute, Australia, and earned Music Theory certification from Trinity College London. His artistic direction was significantly shaped under the mentorship of Ustad Mehboob Khan, a renowned sitar maestro, who introduced him to the philosophy of precision and emotional depth in sound. Shreyash often recalls that his guru taught him “how to place every sur with accuracy so that a note does not merely sound right, but becomes felt.”

Throughout his career, Shreyash has developed an extensive body of work as a composer, lyricist, singer, and producer. His recognized songs include “Tujhse Milke Ye Baawra” (featuring Krishna Beura and Anweshaa), “Sholon Se Bhara” (with Suraj Jagan), “Hey Ram” (ft. Shweta Pandit), “Maa”, “Kyun Barse Naina”, “Pratham Kare” (sung by Padma Shri Anup Jalota), “Enlightenment”, “Namaskaratha Mantra”, and “Ragoon”. In a notable collaboration, Indian Idol fame Rishi Singh worked with Shreyash on a special musical project dedicated to cricketer Virat Kohli, in which Shreyash contributed as the Project Creative Supervisor—an example of his growing engagement in mainstream collaborative spaces within independent music.

Support systems for emerging musicians

Parallel to his creative portfolio, Shreyash has built support systems for emerging musicians. He founded SoulFul Musik Academy in Mumbai, a learning platform centered around holistic musical education. Under the broader network of SoulFul 1 World, he later established SoulFul Musik Studio, SoulFul Musik Jampad, SoulFul Musik Store, and HS Musik Company, providing mentorship, recording facilities, and distribution avenues for upcoming talent. His guiding thought—“If you have a musical dream, we have a musical way”—reflects his belief in enabling structured pathways for young artists.

In 2022, Shreyash was honored at the Iconic Brands of Maharashtra Awards for his contribution to creative development within independent music. Known for crediting his achievements to his parents, mentors, and students, he often reflects that the direction he lacked in his early years is what he aims to provide to others.

Today, Shreyash Shandiliya’s portfolio stands not only as a compilation of musical works but as a narrative of persistence and artistic responsibility. His journey from Banka to Mumbai mirrors the wider transformation of modern Indian music—one that values sincerity over visibility and creative freedom over commercial dependency. Through his work, he continues to contribute to a musical culture where authenticity becomes legacy.

Source: DigitalYoog Media

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