India, Jan. 13 -- For Varun Rajput, frontman and singer-guitarist of New Delhi-based rock act Antariksh, music has always been closely tied to lived experience. "I enjoy writing what comes from within," he says, adding that many of his songs are shaped by emotions he has either felt himself or deeply empathised with. That approach sits at the core of Udaan, a song he describes as being rooted in "finding the courage and taking that plunge for the first time."

The song arrived at the end of 2025, right after a successful US tour and sets the tone for the year ahead. "The starting of the journey is always full of excitement," Rajput explains, and that sense of optimism drives the pop-rock single, which celebrates hope, courage and the joy ...