Mumbai: Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. Celebrated music composer and singer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, kickstarted this year’s Teachers’ Day with a message that tugged at the heartstrings of his fans along with the music fraternity. The ace artiste, in a sweet tweet on Twitter, thanked all the music gurus who have inspired him throughout his journey
The tweet from Devi Sri Prasad was not a message, but the respect he had for his educators in helping mold this great career incomparable music composer that DSP happens to be today. He is one of the leading music composers in the Indian film industry, especially the Telugu and Tamil film industries, known for bringing dynamism in his compositions and energy into his works. His tweet, therefore, sounded in the minds of his fans, most of whom have been looking up to him for some musical inspiration.
That tweet got flooded with responses, as the picture of DSP in that tweet flashed a hearty smile. People shared how his music kept guiding them in life, and some started appreciating the composer’s humility and deep respect for his mentors.
Great mentorship has played a great role in the career paths Devi Sri Prasad’s musical journey stands tall as an example. Born to Satyamurthy, a renowned writer with high regard for the arts, DSP was initiated into the world of music right from a tender age. But it was under various gurus that he received formal training and turned into the genius musician that he is.
This tweet by DSP is proof that he considers the music teachers as the unsung heroes of the industry. He often credits his success to early training in classical music, which gave him this all-round enterprise style. His music perfectly blends into traditional and contemporary something he developed under his gurus who taught him how to innovate while respecting the classical roots.
To this Teachers’ Day tweet from DSP, the response was overwhelming as fans joined along with fellow musicians hailing the role of teachers in the world of music. Many shared experiences with their music teachers. People thanked him for reminding them of such an invaluable mentor in life.
HAPPY MUSICAL TEACHERS’s DAY
🎶🎶🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🎶🎶#GuraveNamahahttps://t.co/7ib8X1Od9X pic.twitter.com/Lpf88yHwBq— DEVI SRI PRASAD (@ThisIsDSP) September 5, 2024
One of them shared, “Your music has been a teacher to many of us, DSP!” thanks for spreading joy and inspiring so many young talents. Another shared, Thx for recognizing the value of music teachers. You are an ultimate inspiration, and your humility seals the deal in loving you more.
This day is not a festival but a day of introspection to DSP. Often, the composer has spoken about the essence of learning and staying true to one’s roots, irrespective of success. A gentle reminder to all artists to stay indebted to those who have guided them along their path.
DSP has spoken in previous interviews about how his gurus have taught him not only music, but also valuable life lessons on the way to persistence, dedication, and pursuit of excellence. This tweet may be simple, but it is essentially a profound message of gratitude and respect that truly resonates with anyone who has ever been touched by the guiding hand of a teacher.
Devi Sri Prasad is an enormous service to Indian music, and through the respect felt for his masters, it has brought out the awareness of how mentorship grooms a talent. While DSP goes about setting box-office sets ablaze and wowing audiences on-stage with his mesmeric performances, he says that he continues to fulfill his promise of making his masters proud by stretching his art beyond.
One of the recent tweets has been an inspiration, not only to musicians but to everyone who believes in the magic of great teaching to transform lives. It reminds one that behind every successful artist, there is a teacher whose influence resonates with every note and melody.
