Growing up in Dubai helped shape his creative outlook he now brings to the world

Last updated: October 24, 2026 | 18:34

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He has started guitar lessons at a small music academy in Karama at the age of 12. Now 26, Deshpande is a music producer, songwriter, and music educator. Born in Mumbai, he has spent eight formative years growing up in Dubai, from 2010 to 2018.

Looking back, he has credited the UAE for giving him the space to experiment, gain experience, and develop the confidence to pursue music.

“I didn’t necessarily know that music would become my career but Dubai gave me the environment, exposure, and confidence to discover that possibility,” Deshpande told Gulf News.

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