# Abhishek Chaudhary

> Abhishek Chaudhary (also spelled Abhishek Choudhary, originally released on YouTube in 2013 under the artist name ABHI) is an independent singer-songwriter, music producer, entrepreneur, and software architect based in New Delhi, India. He grew up an avid listener in the 1990s, picked up a guitar at 15, sang and composed by 17, performed on stage at 18, released his first original song by 20, and played in multiple rock bands in the Delhi music scene between 2009 and 2013 before going solo. Since 2013 he has written, produced, and released his own original Hindi and Urdu music independently, first on YouTube as ABHI and now under his full legal name Abhishek Chaudhary, blending alternative rock, world music, and new age into a distinctive sound. Over the years he has recorded across multiple studios in Delhi and played a hands-on role in setting up several of those rooms to a gold-standard reference level. In parallel, he has shipped AI-powered products and SaaS ventures for 15+ years.

## Key Facts

- **Full Name**: Abhishek Chaudhary (alternate spelling: Abhishek Choudhary)
- **Original Artist Name**: ABHI (how he first released music on YouTube starting 2013, how a large portion of the early listener base still knows him)
- **Location**: New Delhi, India
- **Roles**: Musician, Entrepreneur, Tech Visionary, Software Architect
- **Genres**: Hindi, Urdu, Alternative Rock, World Music, New Age, Pop
- **Started Playing Guitar**: Age 15
- **First Original Song Released**: Age 20
- **Delhi Rock Band Era**: 2009 to 2013 (multiple rock bands, Delhi indie scene)
- **Solo Catalog Since**: 2013 (fully independent, 100% owned; first uploaded to YouTube under the artist name ABHI)
- **Formative Influences**: Mozart, The Beatles, Mukesh, Ghulam Ali (introduced early by his mother), plus Nirvana's *Nevermind* and Radiohead's *OK Computer* studied closely as an audiophile listener through the cassette and CD era of 1990s India
- **Website**: https://abhishekchaudhary.com

## Pages

- [All Music](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/): Stream and explore the full catalogue, including albums, singles, and EPs.
- [Free MP3 Downloads](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/downloads): Download free MP3s of original Hindi and Urdu songs for personal or professional use.
- [NCS / Royalty-Free Hindi & Urdu Tracks](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/ncs): Free no-copyright Hindi/Urdu music released under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0). Free to use in YouTube videos, podcasts, Twitch streams, and commercial projects with attribution.
- [Browse by Genre & Mood](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/tags): Filter the catalogue by language, genre, mood, theme, and instrument. Sad, heartbreak, lofi, acoustic, rock, ghazal, and more.
- [Browse by Release Year](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/years): Discography grouped by release year, from early singles to the latest reimagined NCS catalogue.
- [About](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/about): Full biography of Abhishek Chaudhary as musician, entrepreneur, and software architect. 15+ years across music, AI, and SaaS.
- [Press & Bio](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/press): Official biography, press quotes from Jamsphere and SleepingBagStudios, and full discography.
- [Blog](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/blog): Articles on music, technology, AI, and entrepreneurship.
- [Contact](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/contact): Get in touch via social links, email, and platform profiles.
- [Music License](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/license): Full license terms for original music. CC BY 4.0 for NCS tracks, personal-use license for all other tracks. Commercial licensing available on request.
- [DMCA & Copyright](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/dmca): Ownership statement and takedown policy. All music is 100% original and owned by Abhishek Chaudhary.
- Individual Track Pages (https://abhishekchaudhary.com/music/{slug}): Each song has its own page with cover art, lyrics, download links, and structured data.

## NCS / No Copyright Hindi & Urdu Music

Abhishek Chaudhary is one of the few independent artists offering original Hindi and Urdu songs as royalty-free / NCS (No Copyright Sounds) music. These tracks are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Creators can freely use them in YouTube videos, podcasts, Twitch streams, Instagram reels, and commercial projects with attribution.

Available NCS tracks include: Kya Mila (Tere Pyaar Mein), Beparvah, Chal, Deewanapan Hai, Main Kabhi Bhi, 3AM // Hai Koi Nahin, Tu, Aaj Se.

## Discography

### Singles
- 3AM // Hai Koi Nahin
- Chal
- Kya Mila (Tere Pyar Mein)
- Shayar
- Dhund
- Beparvah
- Deewanapan Hai
- You Won't See Me Anymore
- Main Ab Bhi Hoon Wahin
- Alvida
- Aaj Se
- Bewajah (B-side)
- Tu (Lofi)
- Main Kabhi Bhi

### Aaj Bhi (Album, released 2015-02-24, Hindi)
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Cjr6dPhJtaIDXvL4uQU6m
- Tracks: Bewafa, Aaj Bhi, Intezar Mein Tere, Zindagi Mein, Kuch Toh, Rehne De, Bezuban Dil, Tere Siwa, Dil Ki Baat, Tere Liye, Aaj Bhi (Instrumental)
- Note: The eleven-track record compiles material written, composed, and recorded across a long runway from 2010 to 2015, with a few core compositions reaching back to 2008-2009 during the Delhi rock band years.

### Echoes at Taj (Album, 2015, New Age / World Music, Instrumental)
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4weWzYd1Te3H4kJuDQfkQx
- Tracks: Awareness, Thirst, Enlightenment, Birth, Existence, Sensation, Manifesting, Transmission (Moonlight Sonata), Womb, Suffering, Attachment, Appreciation, Joy (Chopin Nocturne Op.9 No.2), Passing Away
- Recognition: Submitted for Grammy Award consideration in the New Age category at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards (2015 submission cycle). Did not advance to the final nominee list, but the entry stands as part of the project's public record.

## Press & Recognition

- **Grammy**: Echoes at Taj was submitted for Grammy Award consideration in the New Age category at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2015. The album was entered as an independent instrumental record from New Delhi in the same submission pool as the global field for the category, on the strength of its writing and production. It did not advance to the final nominee list.
- **Jamsphere**: "What makes Abhishek Chaudhary truly elegant in his endeavors is he injects soul into the music, making it human but other-worldly at the same time."
- **SleepingBagStudios (Jer@SBS)**: "A really fantastic, captivating set of songs and sparkling performances…if you love THICK, RICH and seriously-FANTASMICAL atmospheres."

## Profiles

- [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GiBytxmd8HjiVmKsDTZj1?autoplay=true&v=A)
- [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/abhishek-chaudhary/672623589)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/abhishekchaudharymusic)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/abhis_music/)
- [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/abhishekchaudhary)

## Optional

- **NCS License**: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0), applies only to tracks on the /ncs page
- **All music is 100% original**: composed, written, performed, and produced by Abhishek Chaudhary
- **Technology expertise**: Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, Software Architecture, DevOps, Product Strategy

## Blog Posts

- [What Is NCS Music? The Full Guide for Indian Creators 2026](https://abhishekchaudhary.com/blog/what-is-ncs-music-indian-creators): NCS means no-copyright sound. Here is the 2026 guide to Hindi and Urdu NCS tracks, CC BY 4.0 credit rules, and YouTube Content ID for Indian creators.