Three music albums, 24 original compositions, 5 channel nominations and over 364 rocking performances across 17 Indian cites is proof enough to suggest Aurko's growing fan following in the Indian music space

Supratik Ghosh, lead singer and composer of Aurko, talks about what the Indi-pop band has been busy with over the last few years.

Method and madness: Members of the band Aurko performed in a city mall over the weekend

Tell us the story behind Aurko. How was the band formed?
Seven musicians from across India, perhaps by a certain divine mechanism, met each other in Bangalore on August 14, 2000 and Aurko was born. The band members bring in different cultural influences. I am from Kolkata, Jeet (lead guitarist) is from Arunachal Pradesh, Yathi (drummer) is from Kasargod, Biplab (percussionist) is from West Bengal, Avik (bassist) is from Siliguri, Imran (lyriscist) is from Kolkata and Manash (guitarist) is from Guwahati. We are bound by our passion for music, and we share a common goal. We want to touch millions of hearts.

Why did you name the band Aurko? What does it mean?
Aurko is derived from the Sanskrit word Aurk, meaning the first rays of the sun, which also means rays of life and hope. We dream to touch every soul with our music. We want to popularise Hindi rock.