Tulsi Kumar Blends Afro-Pop With Indian Melody In ‘Raanjha Ve’

MUMBAI- Singer Tulsi Kumar has released her latest track ‘Raanjha Ve’, a chill Afro-pop song that blends contemporary Afro-inspired grooves with an Indian melodic touch while exploring separation, longing and the complicated process of letting go.

Composed by Abhijeet Srivastava, the song has lyrics by Shayra Apoorva. Directed by Ranju Varghese, the music video follows Tulsi as she prepares for a concert, capturing her anticipation of performing on stage while carrying a lingering heartache.

Tulsi said she was closely involved in shaping the sound and lyrical direction of the song, which began taking shape in January.

“Over the past few months, I’ve been in a more reflective space, allowing myself to pause, observe, and connect more deeply with what inspires me creatively. The journey of ‘Raanjha Ve’ began back in January, with conversations around the sound, genre, and lyrical direction we wanted to take. I was closely involved in shaping the sound of the song, and after our last collaboration, Shayra and Abhijeet Srivastava have become collaborators who understand my vision and persistence, bringing it to life beautifully.”

She said the song explores the space between wanting to hold on and wanting to let go, while carrying a sense of strength rather than focusing only on heartbreak.

“With ‘Raanjha Ve’, I wanted to explore the feeling that exists between the urge to hold on and the simultaneous desire to let go. I didn’t want to approach this as a song that simply sits in heartbreak, but wanted it to carry a sense of strength and movement. Musically, we’ve given it an effortless, groovy quality that lets you sit with the feeling while also enjoying the music.”

Tulsi also praised Ranju and Kadambari for understanding the song’s emotional world and bringing it to life through the music video.

“Some feelings find their way into songs, and ‘Raanjha Ve’ is one of them. I’m really happy to finally share it with everyone.”

Presented by T-Series and Bhushan Kumar, ‘Raanjha Ve’ is available on the T-Series YouTube channel and is streaming across major platforms. (IANS)