Shoonya

Short (100 words)

Shoonya is the alternative rock alias of Nishchay Beharam — a music producer and songwriter from Mumbai, India, rooted in Adivasi heritage. He makes pensive, introspective music for anyone still awake at 2 AM — thinking, remembering, and searching for hope. His sound blends Indie Rock, Bedroom Pop, and R&B, layered with lush Hindi vocals rooted in nostalgia and soaked in a fresh, experimental soundscape meant for moments of reflection and solitude. With editorial placements on Spotify's New Music Friday India and Apple Music's New Music Daily, and a growing catalogue of releases, Shoonya is quietly building a sound that is entirely his own.

Long (200 words)

Shoonya is the alternative rock alias of Nishchay Beharam — a music producer and songwriter from Mumbai, India, rooted in Adivasi heritage. The name means "zero" or "emptiness" in Sanskrit, a concept that shapes the music: space, stillness, and the quiet between thoughts. Shoonya makes pensive, introspective music for anyone still awake at 2 AM — thinking, remembering, and searching for hope. His sound blends Indie Rock, Bedroom Pop, and R&B, layered with lush Hindi vocals that are rooted in nostalgia yet forward-looking — a fresh experimental soundscape designed for moments of reflection and solitude. His debut single Aarzoo (ft. Kinara) surpassed 100,000 streams on Spotify, earning placement on New Music Friday India. His follow-up Bas Yahi has accumulated 40,000+ streams. His latest release Yeh Shehar (ft. Kinara) continues the project's exploration of longing, urban identity, and emotional distance. Beyond recording, Shoonya has performed at over 100 events across Mumbai, including NESCO, NSCI Dome, Toyroom, and Kitty Su, with opening and after-party sets for Ben Böhmer, DJ Chetas, Korolova, and Zafrir. Editorial placements include New Music Friday India and New Music Friday Gulf (Spotify), and New Music Daily and New Music Friday Gulf (Apple Music).