Apurva Tamang History
Some artists are born with talent. Others grow into it. But every now and then, someone like Apurva Tamang comes along—someone who feels music in a way that makes you feel it too. A singer-songwriter from the hills of Darjeeling, Apurva isn’t just another voice in the crowd. He’s a storyteller. Apurva is a quiet force. A young artist who found his purpose not under bright lights, but in the calm of his own thoughts, his own songs.
Growing up in Mirik, a small town surrounded by tea gardens and misty hills, music was always close to Apurva. But it wasn’t fame or recognition that drove him—it was something deeper. His grandfather, who everyone called “Benjo,” was his first music teacher. The kind of man who didn’t teach with rules, but with rhythm. He planted the first seed, and Apurva never stopped watering it.
As a kid, Apurva had already begun performing. His first big moment came when he appeared on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil’ Champs in 2009. He was just a child, but already, there was something rare in the way he sang—something people couldn’t quite explain but couldn’t forget either. A few years later, he was on Indian Idol Junior and eventually Indian Idol as an adult. Each time, he returned to the stage stronger, more grounded, and more certain of who he wanted to become.
But it wasn’t the television shows that defined him. In fact, those were just chapters in a much bigger story. While many would chase commercial success after national exposure, Apurva chose a different path. He went home. He reflected. And when the world was locked down during the pandemic, he did something unexpected—he began writing his own songs.
That’s when everything changed.
In 2020, he released “Sano”—a song that didn’t come from a label and didn’t rely on television popularity. It came from his heart. And to his surprise, it resonated with people—deeply. Fans connected not just to the melody but to the honesty in the lyrics. It was a turning point. For the first time, Apurva realized he didn’t need to win a show to win hearts. He just had to keep being himself.
From there, his journey as an independent artist took off. He poured himself into his songs—writing, composing, and collaborating with close friends like Manish Gurung, who helped bring his sound to life. Tracks like “Timi Sangai,” “Aru Juni,” and “Kahi Katai” followed, each one more emotional and personal than the last. And fans responded—not with clicks, but with connection.
In 2024, he released his EP titled “Vishakta”—a project that explored the rawness of toxic love, healing, and self-worth. It wasn’t a playlist of songs—it was a journey. The kind you don’t just listen to once and move on from. The kind that stays with you.
What makes Apurva different is not just the beauty of his voice—it’s the bravery in his lyrics. He talks about mental health, about heartbreak, and about growth. One of his songs, “Kahi Katai,” was inspired by a friend going through anxiety and depression. It wasn’t written to be a hit. It was written to help. And somehow, that makes it hit even harder.
Today, Apurva is building something rare: a career rooted in truth, not trends. With over 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and a YouTube channel full of cinematic, intimate music videos, he’s slowly and steadily crafting his own legacy. And what’s most inspiring? He’s doing it on his own terms.
Even now, with growing recognition, Apurva remains humble. He still writes from his home studio. He still collaborates with the same friends. And he still believes that music isn’t about reaching everyone—it’s about reaching someone. That one person who needed that one song. That one line. That one voice.
If you’re just discovering his music, you’ll feel it. It’s honest. Raw. Deeply human. There are no layers of industry polish, no manufactured image. Just a guy with a guitar, a voice full of emotion, and stories that somehow feel like your own.
In a world of quick fame and fleeting attention, Apurva Tamang is taking the long road. And maybe that’s what makes his journey so special. He’s not chasing virality. He’s chasing something far more lasting—connection.
Timi Sangai Lyrics – (Released Year 2022)
Verse 1:
Maya Anautho Yo Kina?
Muskaan Mero Yo Thamnai Sakina
Bhannu Ta Dherai Cha Timilai
Tara Kina Khai Kehi
Bhannai Sakina Timilai Pani
Yestai Huncha Ra?
Ki Malai Samjhi Timi Sapana Bunchau Ra
Chorus:
Tyo Sharad Ritu Ko Paath
Tyo Chiso Juneli Raat
Tyo Astaudai Gareko Ghaam
Timi Sanga Herna Pau
Tyo Sharad Ritu ko Paath
Tyo Chiso Juneli Raat
Tyo Astaudai Gareko Gham
Timi Sangai Herna Pauu
Verse 2:
Sabda Nai Pugdaina Barnan Garna lai
Bhannai Na Sakeni Bujhnu
Pahilo Maya Nabhaye Mero Antim Hunu
Sadhai Bhari Angali Rakhnu
Outro:
Tyo Sharad Ritu Ko Paath
Tyo Chiso Juneli Raat
Tyo Astaudai Gareko Ghaam
Timi Sanga Herna Pau
Tyo Sharad Ritu Ko Paath
Tyo Chiso Juneli Raat
Tyo Astaudai Gareko Ghaam
Timi Sanga Herna Pau
Timi Sanga Herna Pau
Sadhai Bhari Sadhaiii
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