Music not only hones skills but also fosters confidence in Kirthy (right) and Darshena as they embrace their roots. Photos: The Star/P. Nathan
Darshena Varni Jayakumar, 14, may look like a shy teenager, but put her behind a veena (traditional Indian chordophone instrument) and she instantly shines, expressing herself through music."I've always been a curious kid with a passion for music. I developed an interest in the veena when my younger sister, Sharvina Varnia, 11, started attending classes in 2018," she says.
"I would sit in the classes, and over time, I decided to sign up for lessons myself," adds Darshena, 14, during an interview in Kuala Lumpur.
