Mallika MEHTA

A star in the making

When women are inspired, there sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment, grows far and beyond. The aim of the WD 2024 #Inspirelnclusion campaign is to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women.

To truly include women means to openly embrace their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify. Worldwide, women must be included in all fields of endeavour. In recognition of IWD we have covered an interview feature with Mallika Mehta, who is a singer-songwriter and a performer. She got featured on the New York Times Square for her original single.

When did it occur to you that music was an inseparable part of you and would be your future?

I was introduced to the world of music very early on. I was about 4-5 years old when I started playing the keyboard by ear and soon after started singing as well. Music always felt right and made me happy, content and in a way completed me. There was always that urge to make my own music, perform and blend my creative side with my musical one. I participated and won a lot of competitions in music all through my school life. After I finished my schooling I automatically began to delve deeper into music. One thing led to another and before I knew it I started singing professionally.

You had taken a few lessons in music, one of which was at The Voice Academy in New York. Could you share some input about your learning and experience?  Also, how has qualification in marketing from Harvard and Kellogg University helped you in your dreams?