| 1. Prateek Kuhad's musical upbringing included listening to Bollywood songs on TV and radio. |
| 2. His parents' favorite musicians, such as Harry Belafonte and Cliff Richards, served as his inspiration. |
| 3. At 16 years old, he embarked on learning how to play the guitar. |
| 4. While studying in New York, he was exposed to the music of American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith. |
| 5. After a stint as an Economic Consultant in New York, he returned to India in 2013 to pursue a music career. |
| 6. Kuhad is known for performing songs in both Hindi and English. |
| 7. He has showcased his musical talent on world tours across India and internationally. |
| 8. The artist has been featured on the cover of notable magazines like GQ and Hindustan Times Brunch. |
| 9. Former President Barack Obama listed his album "Cold/Mess" as one of his favorite music releases of 2019. |
| 10. Kuhad has an affection for dogs and is the proud owner of two pet dogs. |
| 11. In addition to the guitar, he is skilled at playing the piano. |
| 12. He had an unsuccessful attempt at guitar lessons as a youngster but later enrolled in a guitar class in high school. |
| 13. The internet did not arrive in Jaipur until the late 1990s, limiting his early exposure to Western music. |
| 14. He became one of Spotify India's most-streamed artists when the service launched in India. |
| 15. His 2019 breakout year in North America included a starmaking performance at SXSW and a cross-country headline run that culminated with three sold-out shows in New York City. |
| 16. His debut album 'In Tokens & Charms' earned an MTV Europe Music Award and Indie Album of the Year honors from iTunes. |
