As Hannah Montana turns 20, three Mumbai fans of the character played by Miley Cyrus tell you more

Miley magic Diya Pingulkar I watched the show in between school, tuitions and everything else. Until then, singing mostly meant Hindi songs, but the show nudged a shift towards English pop. Discovering Miley Cyruss music, her performances, both as Hannah and as herself, influenced me and instilled confidence. It was reassuring to see an ordinary 13-year-old live an extraordinary life. I conquered stage fear; even now, being on stage and singing comes naturally.Diya Pingulkar, 22, student, Chembur Identity matters Lenisha Dsouza My older siblings introduced me to the show. Revisiting it later brought a different connection. I learnt from Miley to balance life as Hannah during my confusing teenage years. In moments when she felt lost, her godmother, Aunt Dolly (Dolly Parton) would appear with relevant advice. In Hannah Montana the Movie, the moment where she removes her wig and chooses to be herself, was significant, and raised questions about identity and expectations.Lenisha Dsouza, 24, student, Mira Road Sense of self Ritu Desai I began watching the show as a six-year-old, and it became an obsession, a world of American schools, friendships and daily life. With the Internet still expensive at that time, I typed out the lyrics, printed it, and shared it with friends. Her music was one of my earliest creative influences. I learnt music and wrote original songs.When I revisited her journey later, it brought a deeper sense of empathy about the difficulties of growing up in the spotlight. The friendships, the desire to live normally and the iconic wardrobe, left a mark.Ritu Desai, 30, educator, writer, musician, Borivli