Armaan Malik, who sang Bum Bum Bole for the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par at the age of 10, has since established himself as a versatile artist. He has worked as a playback singer, independent singer-songwriter, and collaborated with various musicians. Notably, he performed alongside Ed Sheeran and Marshmello during their tours in India. During a recent visit to Bengaluru, Armaan expressed his belief in manifesting his dreams into reality. He highlighted his evolving journey as a singer, spanning from his early days as a child singer to his current aspirations of winning a Grammy, performing at Madison Square Garden, and collaborating with artists like Charlie Puth, Zedd, and Justin Bieber. Armaan emphasized the importance of staying prepared for new opportunities as an artist. Reflecting on the music industry, he noted a shift towards prioritizing viral hits over quality songs, cautioning against relying on formulas for success. Armaan raised concerns about the potential misuse of technology to manipulate voices, emphasizing the need for laws to protect artists' rights and maintain the authenticity of music.I find it both entertaining and worrisome that anyone can use my voice and texture to produce a song. It is important to have regulations in place to protect artist rights and prevent technology from diluting the authenticity of music. I believe that real instruments and musicians should always play a vital role in the music creation process. What is natural should remain so. Collaborations are a wonderful way to unite different worlds, fans, and styles. It is crucial to genuinely admire and feel drawn to the artist you are collaborating with. Successful collaborations stem from mutual respect and passion. Working with AR Rahman was a dream come true for me, and I've been fortunate to collaborate with many artists I admire. Independent music allows for more creative freedom compared to playback singing, where you often need to adapt your voice to suit the actor's on-screen persona. Singing with Ed was a dream come true for me.Armaan Malik shares his experience performing alongside Ed Sheeran as a humbling one. Despite Ed's worldwide fame, Armaan found him to be remarkably humble and down-to-earth. It's not often that someone of Ed's caliber remains so connected to the ground despite their success. The two artists had engaging discussions about music, including Indian music, and Ed expressed his desire to collaborate with more Indian artists. Their bond grew so strong that Armaan now considers Ed to be like a brother to him. Armaan recently delivered a sold-out performance at Bharatiya City in Bengaluru.