Adarsh was born in Belur, a small town in South India but was raised in Indore. He has been exposed to both Indian and Western music since his childhood, and he has always had a deep admiration for Indian folk and classical music, as well as the sound of Indian ethnic instruments. In his music, Adarsh tries to incorporate all these elements with a Western style of arrangement and production. Adarsh Rao's debut single Moh had become quite popular, as it was featured in the Viral 50 - India playlist. Additionally, his single Kaari has received over 3 million streams and has been featured on several major Spotify playlists such as Indie India , RADAR India, and Rain On Indie. Furthermore, Adarsh was named the top radar artist of the year 2021, which is a testament to his musical talent and creativity.