“Once you release art into the world, it's no longer yours to define what it is”
Alexx O'Nell is an American actor who has starred in Indian films such as 'Ae Watan Mere Watan' and historical fiction dramas like 'Chittagong' and 'Golondaaj'. He also appeared in the Emmy-nominated contemporary drama series 'Aarya', where he plays a musician. (For fans of the original: 'Aarya' is a remake of the Dutch series 'Penoza').
Being a music outlet, we won’t delve too deep into his film career but will instead focus on his journey as a music artist. From a young age, Alexx has been passionate about music, drawing inspiration from bands like Counting Crows, R.E.M., and Pearl Jam. Since 2020, he has been releasing his music independently.
In this interview, Alexx shares his experiences as a music artist, talks about his connections with the Netherlands, gives us a brief insight into Indian film culture, and explains why he chooses to stay independent.
