Currently I am: Meeting new collaborators and exploring devotional music.Shefali Alvares wishes she could experience the golden era of jazz clubs.High point in life: Hearing thousands of people sing along to a song I’ve performed. It never gets old.Low point in life: Every moment of self-doubt. It comes with the job.My secret skill: I can remember a song’s lyrics more clearly than where I left my keys.My favourite subject in school: English Literature.Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self: Trust your instincts, be patient with yourself and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.Today I’m craving: A perfectly brewed cup of coffee and some good sushi.The last thing I ordered online: Headphones and a book I’ve been wanting to read.An app I check before going to bed: Instagram. I tell myself I’ll only be on it for five minutes!A superpower I wish I had: Teleportation.My favourite Sunday memory: Lazy family lunches filled with food, laughter and absolutely no rush.My plans for next Sunday: Sleeping in a little longer, catching up with loved ones and listening to some new music.My favourite bad habit: Hitting Snooze more times than I should.If I could travel back or forward in time: I’d love to experience the golden era of jazz clubs.The best thing about fame: The love and connection you build with people through music.The worst thing about fame: Having very little privacy sometimes, but it’s a small price to pay for doing what I love.From HT Brunch, July 11, 2026 Follow us on www.instagram.com/htbrunch