Armaan Malik Becomes First Indian Musician At Apple Keynote, Aims For Global Music Impact

Singer Armaan Malik has created history by becoming the first Indian musician to attend Apple’s prestigious Keynote event at Apple Park, Cupertino. Known for his soulful voice and versatility, the 29-year-old artist sees the milestone as part of his larger dream of taking Indian music to the global stage.

Describing the experience, Armaan called the event “a masterclass in blending creativity with precision.” He reflected, “The whole experience unfolded like a story , the pacing, the light, the way ideas were revealed ,every detail carried a clear intention. I walked away thinking about how even the smallest, invisible choices can transform the way people feel. That’s what I want my music to be , not just heard, but felt in those invisible spaces where art and emotion meet.”

Armaan also shared moments from the event on Instagram, where he was seen alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook and actress Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan. Posting pictures, he captioned, “Front row to the future today at @apple’s keynote. I got to witness not just new product launches, but conversations that brought together people from across the world, different industries and walks of life. So inspiring to see how technology continues to connect us all.”

During the event, he also interacted with international music icons, including Latin star Rauw Alejandro and K-pop sensation Yunho from ATEEZ. Navya Naveli Nanda, too, shared her own snapshots and videos from the day, capturing candid moments with Tim Cook and the vibrant atmosphere of Apple Park’s rainbow stage.

For Armaan Malik, the invite was more than a front-row seat ,it marked another step toward his vision of making Indian music resonate on the world stage.