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In this gripping episode of AfterHours with All About Eve, rapper Gravity—best known for his explosive performance of ‘Jalaluddin’ on MTV Hustle—sits down with Bani Anand to share his journey from being a struggling underground artist to becoming one of the most respected names in Indian hip-hop.

When Gravity performed Jalaluddin

Gravity opens up about the overwhelming response to ‘Jalaluddin’, a song that went viral and became synonymous with his name. He recounts how the lyrics came to him during a train journey after visiting his parents. The now-iconic line—“Duniya ko maine kaha get down on your knees, main Jalaluddin”—wasn’t the result of endless rewrites but pure instinct and flow. He wanted to write something that made people feel powerful, and he did just that.

"Highest of highs with the lowest of lows"

Behind Gravity's success was heartbreak. The day ‘Jalaluddin’ aired on national television, Gravity’s father was hospitalised. While social media was celebrating him, he was standing in a hospital room. In his words, the hype felt “useless”.

Gravity on MTV Hustle

When talking about MTV Hustle Season 2, Gravity calls it “life before and after” for many artists like himself, King, and others. Despite already being somewhat established, Gravity auditioned for Hustle to prove himself to a wider audience and to shed the underground tag. His decision was met with scepticism, but it paid off in ways that changed his trajectory completely.

How does Gravity write his songs?

The conversation moves into his songwriting process—how Gravity writes songs in 15–20 minutes when inspiration strikes, how he moved from writing without beats to working beat-first, and how the melody embedded in his rap helps him retain lyrics on stage. He also shares candid thoughts about fellow rapper Hanumankind, revealing their mutual respect and chemistry, and even a quirky detail: Hanumankind does 100 push-ups before every performance.

Gravity's childhood and relationship with his father

Gravity also reflects on his childhood, growing up in modest conditions. His father ran a paan shop, where young Akshay (his real name) would observe customers and their behaviours—lessons that later informed his understanding of human nature and helped shape his lyrical voice. He shares a moving story about how, despite a distant and disciplined relationship, Gravity's father silently expressed pride in him by showing off his published article in Mumbai Mirror to shop customers.

We also dive into his views on the evolution of Indian hip-hop—its international collaborations and commercial potential, and how branding plays a key role in an artist’s growth. “I was writing ads and doing random gigs to survive,” he says, “but I was always building the brand of Gravity.”

From navigating manipulation and innocence in a harsh industry, to heartbreak, from his views on dissing and rap beefs in India versus the West, to an unexpected manifestation story involving Lollapalooza and lost footage of his father—every segment of this conversation is rich with realness.

He also speaks about Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who once shared a photo of him along with his track Jalaluddin that helped her during a dark period. When they finally met, she cried during his performance—a reminder of how deeply music can move and heal.

Toward the end on the interview, Gravity opens up about what he looks forward to: releasing insane music, dropping his upcoming project Bombay Trilogy, and dreaming bigger with every step. He also shares how he unwinds after the chaos of the music world—by cooking and relaxing with friends.

(00:00) Episode begins
(2:23) Reactions to ‘Jalaluddin’
(2:58) How is he feeling today?
(4:10) On MTV Hustle
(5:30) How Gravity views Hustle as a platform
(7:22) On King and his journey
(8:24) On songs from Hustle Season 2
(8:45) Writing ‘Jalaluddin’
(11:25) On writing songs quickly
(11:58) On Hanumankind
(12:39) One thing we don’t know about Hanumankind
(13:05) Does Gravity forget lyrics on stage?
(14:19) Where does his inspiration come from?
(15:46) Has hip-hop evolved the way it should?
(16:38) Is there money in hip-hop?
(18:22) What’s common between Akshay and Gravity?
(20:38) On heartbreak
(23:44) Does disrespect fuel his art?
(25:26) His relationship with his father
(27:58) How important is his father’s validation?
(31:56) On losing his father
(33:26) On being detached
(35:17) Lessons learnt post-Hustle
(38:48) On beefs in the Indian hip-hop scene
(42:12) Gravity's top five rappers
(45:53) On Samantha Ruth Prabhu
(48:19) His new project ‘Bombay Bazar’
(51:07) Does manifestation work for him?
(55:44) How does he unwind AfterHours?
(56:38) Game


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