In the days following her courageous open mic performance, the ripple of Nayra’s music began to reach ears far beyond her small circle of friends. Though the café’s intimate setting had limited the audience to a handful of dreamers and local enthusiasts, word of her soulful performance soon found its way into unexpected corridors. In one such corridor—a sleek, modern boardroom bathed in the muted glow of early morning sunlight—Reyansh Mehrotra listened intently as a colleague recounted the buzz surrounding a young, talented singer.

Reyansh, known for his sharp acumen and reserved nature, was in the midst of discussing an important business proposal when he paused, intrigued by the unusual compliment. “Have you heard about this open mic performance at Café Noori?” his colleague had asked, voice low with excitement. “They say the singer’s voice is hauntingly beautiful—like a whisper that touches the heart.”