Archive · 21 Dec 2025
Pune Boys Launch 35-Year Music Memoir
Two friends, Vineet and Dhruv, who have been playing music together since they were kids, just launched a book about their journey.
They talked about how hard it was to follow their dreams in India, where people usually want stable jobs.
They also played some of their old songs at a bookstore in Pune.
Even though they didn't become super famous, they're happy with the memories and the music they made together.
Their friends Siddharth and Kabir also helped make their music sound great.
It was a special day for everyone who came to listen.
Vineet Alurkar and Dhruv Bhate launched their memoir, Rock 'n' Roll Dreams, Indian Reality, at Bookbar in Pune.
The book chronicles their 35-year friendship and journey in the music scene, highlighting the challenges of pursuing art in India.
They performed live, playing songs they wrote 23 years ago, including a tribute to The Beatles.
The duo credited their collaborators, Siddharth Gupta and Kabir Nagadia, for their musical success.
They reflected on the emotional rewards of their musical journey, despite financial challenges.
- Who
- Vineet Alurkar, Dhruv Bhate, Siddharth Gupta, Kabir Nagadia
- What
- Launch of a memoir about their 35-year music journey
- When
- On a Sunday morning (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bookbar, FC Road, Pune
- Why
- To share their experiences and the challenges of pursuing music in India
- Authors
- Vineet Alurkar, Dhruv Bhate
- Book Title
- Rock 'n' Roll Dreams, Indian Reality
- Launch Location
- Bookbar, FC Road, Pune
- Friendship Duration
- 35 years
- Live Performance
- Songs written 23 years ago
- Musical Influences
- The Beatles
- Collaborators
- Siddharth Gupta, Kabir Nagadia