Quotes from Ananya Birla

Junk food was never allowed at home, and personally too, there is no love for aerated drinks.

The beauty of music is that it is a universal language. I truly believe it knows no boundaries of any kind.

Music has influenced my life and is one of the most treasured things for me. It speaks a universal language and for me, it is extremely important to stay connected to it.

I have seen the way a conglomerate works. My personal calling was in start-ups, so I built my own start-up.

I believe it is only when one comes out of adversity, that one starts to see real beauty.

I have this passion for building things, so I always wanted to build a startup. I always wanted to start my own company.

From my dad I learnt that it is very important to stay calm.

'Unstoppable' is a song that I wrote about my mom.

My mom Neerja and I started this movement called Mpower. The whole idea is to break the stigma attached to mental illnesses.

I am privileged to have people around me who understand mental illnesses and mental health. However, the stigma around it is huge.

In India, there is a huge stigma attached to one having a mental illness; this not only makes it worse for the sufferer but also for their caregivers.

My mom is very open-minded and has made Dad open-minded too.

All my music is driven by an urge to connect with people, to share with them in the experience of being human - the good, the bad, and the ugly!

My father has never influenced the strategy anywhere.

I don't think my vibe will work in Bollywood. But Hollywood, maybe.

I am vibe oriented and am able to read people right most of the time.

I am really into crime documentaries.

My earliest memory of music has to be watching my mother play the santoor.

I heard that Hubballi-Dharwad is going to be a Smart City. But it should ensure the sense of community and love is not lost.

Svatantra's journey began with a vision to make women in rural areas self-sustainable.

I am quite a hoarder, so it is important to let go of some stuff.