“Stop Mocking Indie Artists” Abhishek Mishra Calls Out the Hate

In a recent video titled “Support for Indian Indie Artists” on the Insatagram Page @doosre_shabdon_mein , Abhishek Mishra makes a strong and honest case for independent musicians in India. The message is clear. Indie artists are often undervalued, mocked, and unfairly compared to mainstream musicians. That needs to stop.

Abhishek starts by saying he’s been meaning to speak up for a long time. His tone is passionate and personal. He points out how artists like Anup Jain, Prateek Kuhad, and Justin Royal are often mocked online, accused of copying or being overrated. He pushes back hard against this narrative and says it’s time we gave indie musicians the respect they’ve earned.

He draws a clear line between indie artists and industry-backed singers. Independent artists write their own lyrics, produce their own music, direct their videos, and hustle without any label support. That’s real effort. Meanwhile, some mainstream singers build fame through pre-made songs, label funding, and star-driven marketing.

Abhishek argues that respect should come not just from vocal range or classical technique, but from the total creative effort. And that’s where indie artists shine. They do everything themselves.

One of the most powerful moments in his message is when he talks about how people mock indie artists for “whisper singing” instead of using classical styles like murkiyan or taans. He flips the script. If pure vocal skill is all that matters, then why do classical concerts sit half empty while indie gigs sell out? Maybe people are connecting with emotion over precision.

He also points out the hypocrisy in how Indian audiences worship global artists like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift, who also don’t sing like Lata Mangeshkar or Kishore Kumar, but tear down local indie singers for not sounding “Indian enough.” Why the double standard?

The response to Abhishek’s video was huge. Many well-known musicians and fans showed support in the comments on Instagram. The image below captures just a few of those reactions from names like Benny Dayal, Rishab Sharma, Lisa Mishra, Chaari Tiwari, and others. Their messages echo one thing: indie artists deserve better.

It’s not just praise. It’s a wave of solidarity. People are tired of the hate and the narrow definitions of what “good music” is supposed to sound like.

Abhishek closes with a punch. If indie artists really have no talent, how come they’re selling out shows, building fanbases, and moving people? Maybe the real problem isn’t with the artists. It’s with how we choose to judge them.

It’s time to stop mocking and start respecting. Indie artists aren’t trying to copy anyone. They’re carving their own path, and it’s long overdue we recognize that.

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