2Blue

A NEW ADVENTURE

Ah, there you are. Thank you for stopping by. My name is Tirthankar Poddar. (You can call me 2Blue.) If you have ever been charmed by the small-town way of life, I must tell you that I was born and raised in Agartala, Tripura. But I must add that I was sold to Mumbai in 1997. To cope with the change, I formed a hard rock band. Then I quit my job for an adventure with the band. And now that you are here, even after all these years, a new adventure may have just begun. Thanks again for stopping by.

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JAZZ BY THE BAY​

I knocked on many doors after moving to Mumbai. Hungry and tired for months, I finally saw the light at Jazz By The Bay. I was so happy after my show that I hugged a waiter and cried. That waiter now runs the city's finest diner. And to this day, he hasn't let me pay.

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CHANGES

And so I sang, acted, hosted radio shows, endorsed brands, and coached leaders. I performed with members of Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden while doing 16-hour days as a VP in an IT startup. And I survived the cataclysm of 2020 on a 3-digit bank balance. So yes, I have seen changes. I am just glad I am still here.

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AWARDS

And so it has been 27 years since my first show in Mumbai. My old friend from Jazz By The Bay still cheers the loudest. Often with tears in his eyes. Now a friend like that is my highest recognition. I know you understand. For those who don't, the 'awards' I have won include:
 

• 'Best Band' at Hungama, India

• 'Song Of The Year' at AVIMA, Asia
   

I can't express how grateful I am.