India, Aug. 21 -- Singer-actor Rahul Deshpande after wrapping up his India tour is all set for classical tour in Maharashtra and an international festival tour in the US on the horizon, he says, "It's time to focus on music. Acting has taken a back seat for sure, as music is happening largely."

Reflecting on the growing global appreciation for regional classical music, he shares, "This year, my country tour was super special; the crowds were huge, and the best part was seeing so many youngsters. I had a similar experience globally, but performing here really peps you up. My music is mostly about Marathi devotional songs, and it is surprising how quickly Gen Z has overcome the language barrier in just a few years. I remember when I starte...