From earning just ₹60 a day as a daily wage laborer to becoming a celebrated Himachali folk singer, Ishant’s journey is a powerful example of faith, hard work, and destiny.
In this heartfelt conversation, Ishant shares:
✅ His early struggles as a bellboy and daily wage worker
✅ Transitioning from Jagrans to live shows
✅ Building temples for Kul Devta and Bholenath Ji
✅ How his songs have become wedding staples in Himachal
This story is about more than music—it’s about resilience and the beauty of life’s unexpected turns.
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(00:00) Episode Highlights
(01:01) Introduction
(02:25) Welcome and greetings
(04:16) Fame and love from the audience
(05:02) The cap culture
(05:48) Singing journey: beginnings, family, schooling, and village life
(10:27) The unique identity of the Gaddi community
(11:04) Chambyali Dham
(12:09) Joining a Jagran party
(12:40) Performing Karnail Rana's song and sharing a stage with him
(17:01) Sunil Rana’s role in promoting Gaddiyali culture
(19:18) Marriage and family life
(19:52) Hotel job struggles
(25:05) Working with Brij Lal and Jagran parties
(26:54) Struggles as a fast-food worker
(29:48) Learning singing through books
(30:30) Becoming a music teacher
(31:27) Nuala singing and his viral moment
(34:10) His first album track
(35:22) The story behind the famous track "Gojariyo"
(38:15) The inspiration behind " Kudmate "
(42:27) Creating "Simlo 1" and "Simlo 2"
(45:51) Special memories with Surender Negi
(47:02) The role of his wife in his success
(53:14) Life changes, struggles
(53:14) Wife’s support
(53:57) Building his home and faith in God
(56:30) Walking 16 km daily for work
(59:00) His parents' role in his life
(59:51) 1 lakh YouTube subscribers and receiving the Silver Play Button
(1:01:12) A heartfelt message for the audience
(1:05:11) Outro