Which Indian Music Protagonist Are You, According to Your Zodiac Sign?

Picture this, you’re back home from school, as the warmth of Summertime nostalgia wafts in the air. The soft static of the TV underscores the afternoon, while you browse through the channels, landing on the prime time slot, and your favorite musical drama film or TV show is on. As the character sets up their mic onstage for a soundcheck, thousands holler their name, and you chant along with them. The opening riff of the electric guitar not just fills the stadium onscreen, but also the confines of your room. You sing along to the barrage of bangers, syncing with the audience as they sway along to the tunes of the protagonist. 

Seems too familiar an experience? Well, that’s the beauty of Indian musical dramas. Be it wanting to get the same Quawwal jacket as Jordan from Rockstar, or write razor-sharp bars like Murad in Gully Boy, these films and TV shows have not only served as audio-visual fodder for music lovers across the country, but also inspired many to dig deeper into the world of independent music. Going beyond inspiration, these fictional personalities also oscillate on the spectrum of archetypes, from tortured artists and hip-hop underdogs to prodigal perfectionists, which closely mirror zodiacal personality traits. Wondering which fictional character would fit your astrological energy best? Read below to find out.

Capricorn: Aditya Shroff (Rock On!!)

 If you’ve nurtured the maniacal dream of being in a rock band with your best friends, you’ve Aditya Shroff to blame. A concoction of creativity and passion, Shroff is the charismatic, multi-talented lead vocalist of the band Magik. In typical Capricorn fashion, ambition functions as a double-edged sword in his life. On one hand, it’s his opiate; be it conquering stages, locking label agreements, or serenading audiences, there’s no plan B. On the other hand, pragmatism, coupled with his workaholic nature, blinds him from prioritizing things and people that truly matter. Vulnerability is a foreign, nightmarish concept, one that he struggles to embrace until the very end. Surviving the artist to finance bro pipeline, his soullessness is mistaken for callousness. However, beneath that icy exterior lies a heart that relentlessly yearns for reconciliation and basks in the nostalgia of his glory days.

Aquarius: Priyanka Sethi (Dhoom Machao Dhoom)

A sonic idealist, rules and stereotypes for Priyanka Sethi are like water off a duck’s back. The leader of the fictional “Pink Band,” Sethi is an eccentric Aquarian, comfortably reveling in her imaginative bubble of ideas and melodies as she shapes her next song. 

Pisces: Rahul Jaykar (Aashiqui 2)

The signature electric riff from “Sun Raha Hai Na Tu” instantly reminds you of Rahul Jaykar from Aashiqui 2, the personification of the wounded artist archetype. A supremely talented musician afflicted by the evils of fame, Jaykar is like an empty vessel, in search of a boundless reserve to give him meaning. Charming yet sincere, he covers up his fallacies with an outpouring of unconditional love. High-strung and elusive, Jaykar embodies the Piscean quintessence of hopeless romance, one that catalyzes his self-expressive, artistic nature. Marching to the tunes of his own ebbs and flows, he harnesses his intuition to identify potential and lend a hand to those in need. 

Aries: Krish Kapoor (Saiyaara)

Unfiltered and impassioned, Krish Kapoor is the poster child of fire signs. Tenacious and competitive, he’s relentless in his pursuit of shaping his own trajectory. Rarely one to sugarcoat, Kapoor is criminally aware of his self-worth. This fiery intensity also extends emotionally in the form of warmth and ingenuity that soothes his loved ones. A serial rule-breaker, he is often an authoritarian nightmare. Yet his raw temperament either manages to captivate or intimidate those around him. 

Taurus: Joseph Mascarenhas (Rock On!!)

A man of few words who lets the guitar do the talking, Joe is a reliable and grounded peson, displaying unfailing loyalty towards his loved ones. A classic Taurus, he thrives in predictive situations, marinating in the comfort of routines far more than normal. His stubbornness and incessant need to go all-in or all-out cost him at times, compelling him to put his authenticity on the back burner. Yet it is that very bullishness that eventually leads him back to music, his one true calling.

Gemini: Ishaan (Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De)

A quirky high school student with a hidden musical talent, Ishaan shuttles between fulfilling his class clown duties and being the lead vocalist of his band. A self-proclaimed butterfly, he uses humor as a crutch to deflect difficult situations. Leading a double life, both as a musician and student, he juggles a myriad of dilemmatic situations, right from exploring intercollegiate band culture and record deals to balancing friendships, all while being tested at every step of his journey. But he wades through courageously, thanks to his adaptable nature. His added comedic timing and melodic musings help him win over the most sour-faced individuals. 

Cancer: Qala Manjushree (Qala)

Cancerian sensitivity remains embedded in Qala’s artistry. Her voice is her arsenal, but also her Achilles heel. To the world, she’s the golden songbird, but behind closed doors lies an emotionally turbulent yet intelligent individual who yearns for approval. Is it her own or the world’s? The lines forever remain blurred. Nevertheless, she’s a successful, self-made woman who uses her agency to bolster other female artists, while also rightfully demanding what is hers. Honing her craft with dedication and consistency, Qala is the tragic equivalent of the water sign prototype.

Leo: Rosie Noronha (Bombay Velvet)

Born to perform, Rosie possesses an intrinsic theatrical flair, with gritty Leo ambition acting as her primary fuel. She wears her heart on her sleeve, and when the show lights turn on, it’s going to be the performance of a lifetime. A grandiose personality emboldened by warmth, she remains in charge of her own destiny, driven by an insatiable appetite for wanting more from life.

Virgo: Radhe (Bandish Bandits)

A zodiacal perfectionist, Radhe is an analytical, detail-oriented, and thoroughbred disciplinarian who will push himself to musical extremes. With an undying love for his craft, which is sometimes powered by intense self-criticism, his quest to seek purpose and fulfillment even after being a classical music prodigy never stops.

Libra: Insia (Secret Superstar)

Using her voice not just for expression, but also for familial harmony, Insia strives to create balance between her extreme, dwindling parallels. While wanting to free her family from the clutches of her abusive father, she also strives towards setting up her dream career as a singer. An inherent diplomat guided by empathy, she relies on herself as a moral compass to chart a unique course shaped by her ambitions.

Scorpio: Jordan (Rockstar)

Whether he’s the nonchalant Jordan or the gullible Janardhan, a sense of secrecy creates a fog over his true identity. There’s something poetic about Jordan’s rage; it comes in layers, masked as anarchy, but in reality, there’s a visceral purity to his pain. Defiant and outlandish, he’s willing to bite back with equal ruthlessness against society’s cruel intentions, using his words and tunes to express the unsaid. However, like the typical Scorpio, when it comes to love, he’s unabashed and unapologetic. It becomes his all-encompassing sanctuary, a utopian middle ground where everything plays out like a fairytale. Willing to go to extreme lengths to protect his prized possessions, Jordan lives in an eternal tussle between self-sabotage and acceptance, chasing any modicum of normalcy with added intensity. 

Sagittarius: Murad (Gully Boy)

A dynamite explosion of talent powered by fiery grit, Murad lets temperament guide his quill in a constant “me against the world” rhythm. A true explorer at heart, the gully underdog is driven by Sagittarian impulsivity and the unflinching bravery to face the unknown. Turning every thought, wound, and wonder into cutting bars, Murad looks his setbacks in the eye, welcoming them for another battle round.