Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Ananya Birla

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

Of course, I have privileges that others don't. But, you don't choose where you are born. If you want to hate me for that, I am sorry.

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

Mental health is an issue ailing everyone - it is so omnipresent in society, we must work towards making it better.

Power and money are not what truly matter, qualities of heart matter more.

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

It's important to be unconventional.

Gender rules were made to be broken, especially if you have been told throughout history that you're 'less than.'

Music means life and love in its purest form. It's about capturing your emotions and celebrating everything about life.

My parents have always been very supportive. Whenever any of them says they are proud of me that's the highlight of my day!

I am following my dream. I've always loved music and believed in making music.

I actually started learning the santoor around the age of 9. I was inspired by my mother who I used to watch play for hours.

I love music and I want to make India proud on a global level and I will not stop till it happens, I don't think there will be a finish line.

I often take off with my friends for a beach break in Maldives.

Eminem is like a God to me. Besides that, Kurt Cobain has been my evergreen musical guru.

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

Aaron Pearce, a Grammy-winning producer sent me 14 songs, out of which I opted for Let There be Love.' My strategic manager Greg Thompson pitched it to SiriusXM and it all just came together.

I would describe my sound in the field of electro pop. A combination of deep yet simple lyrics coupled with easy beats.

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

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

When I was at university in England, I went through a difficult phase. Outwardly everything seemed fine, and I was doing really well academically, but I was suffering from anxiety and frequent panic attacks and found it so difficult to reach out for help without people undermining my abilities.

My great-grandparents have some beautiful sculptures which have come down the generations. They are priceless and whenever I look at them, I am inspired.

The pandemic has been such an awful time for so many people around the world, but it has also been a reminder for us about the things that really matter - the people in our lives and the love we have for them.

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

I have five tattoos. One says conquer, another Svatantra, a third mind over matter. I have a heart on my collar bone, and another tattoo saying Always Mommy's Girl. I got these tattoos in different places at different times in my life and they all mean something to me.

It's okay to have moments where you feel weak; you don't always have to be strong.

I witnessed first-hand the self-defeating results of putting yourself under so much pressure to perform.

I don't succumb to pressure.

What attracted me towards microfinance is it's a very sustainable business, which has an impact on people's lives yet it can be very profitable.

I bought a Burberry jacket that I call my Chris Martin jacket. It's a bomber and was very expensive - there are just two in the world - and I felt very guilty.

When I was growing up, my father was naturally a very busy man and was not around for long periods of time. Despite that he was always emotionally with me.

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

I highlight the importance of self-care and the need to be there for people. I participate in various shows and panels and also use my music to promote mental health. This is a subject close to my heart and I often discuss it on my social media platforms.

I used to be locked up in my bedroom for hours, just listening to music, making some of my own, doodling and writing poetry.

I write about personal experiences.

My father has a golden voice and sings beautifully. So does my brother, and my sister pursues dance as well. Love for the fine arts runs in our family in some way or the other.

'Livin' the Life' is about celebrating life and spreading love and kindness around the world.

I started writing poetry when I was 12 years old and also undertook vocal training since a young age. However, it was only during my time at the University of Oxford did the musician in me came alive.

I work out one-and-a-half hours a day, five times a week to strengthen my muscles and increase tone.

There are not many musicians from India who are working internationally in pop. My aim is to change that and show the world that we have so much more to offer.

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

I often buy things, feel a little guilty, but then think that it's so worth it.

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

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

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

The only powerful emotion that we have control over is love.

My sole intent is to spread love through music - to let people know the power of music.

I have always been musically inclined, whether it's been playing the santoor from a young age or writing poetry that has now evolved into songwriting. So, I wouldn't really call it a focus shift, but just pursuing a career path I am passionate about.

My creative energy and inputs have always been respected.

I have promised my mum that I am going to get a degree even if I turn 50.

I think that when people see that a successful person who has suffered and is a survivor of mental illness, and is still very successful, I think it gives them a lot of strength.

I have always felt most comfortable singing in English, perhaps because I think in English.

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

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 would say that for me while growing up, music was my best friend in many ways, and I hope my music can do that for others, to make them feel less alone.

An empowered and enriched workforce is the backbone of a company's success framework.

It is as imperative to take care of our minds as is our bodies and hence seeking help for mental illness is of paramount importance.

I've been hugely inspired by Khalid, XXX, Post Malone, and The Weekend. That's the kind of sound that has really inspired me.

Mumbai can be contagious. The pace of life is so fast that if I travel out of the city I am happy for a few days, but then I crave the Mumbai hit.

I love soft music, slow tracks and rap.