Dikshant Lays Out His Distinct Vulnerabilities on ‘Aakhri Baat’ EP

Singer-songwriter Dikshant has often sung about matters of the heart and one of his biggest songs to date—the earnest “Aankhon Se Batana” in 2022—is also a romantic song. He returns once again to sing about love on Aakhri Baat, a four-track EP that released earlier this month and covers what he feels is a different side compared to his prior uplifting and motivational songs.

Does Dikshant ever feel exhaustion or better still, catharsis while drawing from deeply personal stories and intense experiences like heartbreak? He tells Rolling Stone India it’s “never truly exhausting” and even quotes Buddha on how “suffering is an inherent part of the human experience.” He adds, “It can be challenging to reveal the most vulnerable parts of myself, the ones that only my close circle truly knows. While it’s definitely not easy to put those emotions out there, I’m grateful that songwriting provides a channel for that expression.”

The title track of the EP, in fact, isn’t so much about heartbreak as it is about death. Dikshant says the song was inspired by a “deeply emotional scene of saying goodbye forever in an ICU room, where an elderly couple part ways.” It begins with a deep breath drawn and released, later traversing wistful piano and guitars that swell into orchestral arrangements, it’s one of Dikshant’s most poignant works yet. “The sigh at the beginning symbolizes the final, heavy breath, and as the song progresses, you’ll notice heartbeat-like beeps that reflect the poignant moments of life and loss. Ultimately, the flatline at the end represents the final goodbye.”

These kind of production and sound design flourishes made by Dikshant with producer Nabeel Zubair walk the line between raw and intimate emotions over cinematic treatment. The EP was in the works for about a year and a half. With the title track, he even decided to keep the initial scratch recording in the final mix. Elsewhere, “Intezaar” adds intrigue and dramatic shifts, “Ae Dil” is a simple ode to the feelings that hearts are subject to, and the lush “Qareeb” addresses forgiveness after betrayal.

For the most part, Dikshant says he relied on his guitar, which he likens to his best friend. “I relied on acoustic elements and, for the first time, introduced live-recorded violins to add depth and emotion. Ultimately, the goal was to create something that felt like home—vulnerable, genuine, and reflective of who I am,” he adds.

There’s more new music and directions to traverse now that Aakhri Baat is out. “I’m eager to tap into different musical styles and see how I can push my boundaries and discover my full potential.” A four-city tour is in the works for his fans, referred to as Humrahis. “I can’t wait to perform unreleased songs and share my growth as an artist with my beloved Humrahis. It’s all about connecting deeply, exploring new horizons, and showing how far I’ve come,” he says.