Singer Aditya Rikhari Prioritizes Honesty Over Melody On ‘I-Popstar’

MUMBAI- Singer-songwriter Aditya Rikhari, who serves as a mentor on the music reality show ‘I-popstar’, has shared what is that one quality of contestants that he absolutely cannot ignore.

Aditya’s latest song ‘Sahiba’ has exploded on social media, and is being liked for its honesty. Aditya feels the one thing that cannot be absolutely compromised is honesty.

He said that for him, the melody and the genre come later.

Aditya has emerged from the independent music scene rather than the mainstream Bollywood circuit, and has carved a space defined by raw emotion, lyrical honesty, and minimal yet soulful production. His songs often explore themes of love, loss, nostalgia, and quiet self-discovery, wrapped in smooth Hindi verses and mellow acoustic textures.

Tracks like ‘Faasla’, ‘Jhooti Jhooti Batein’, and ‘Kyun Main’ showcase his signature style, which is introspective writing paired with lo-fi instrumentation and gentle vocals that feel both intimate and cinematic. Rikhari’s music reflects the changing face of Indian pop, where digital platforms have allowed artists to speak directly to their audiences without intermediaries. He represents a generation that values authenticity over gloss, depth over drama. (IANS)