MUMBAI: Warner Music India’s highly anticipated folk music IP, Maati (Season 1), continues its musical journey with the release of its fourth track, ‘Jugni,’ now live and ready to captivate listeners. This vibrant new track brings together three powerhouse artists—rock icon Vishal Dadlani, renowned lyricist Varun Grover, and versatile composer Achint. The song combines the energy of rock & roll with the spirit of traditional Punjabi folk, creating an anthem that celebrates life, freedom, and boundless energy.
“Jugni” is all about embracing the carefree spirit and living life to the fullest. Vishal Dadlani absolutely owns the track, bringing a rockstar energy and effortlessly blending Bhangra moves with his dynamic performance. The lyrics by Varun Grover will resonate with everyone, and Achint’s infectious music will have you up on your feet, dancing in no time!
Vishal Dadlani, known for his dynamic presence in both mainstream and indie music, shared his excitement about the track, ”Loved the idea of doing a song about the spirit of life. Felt very rock & roll. Varun’s lyrics really resonated with me, and Achint’s music was carefree and fun. Big shoutout to Achint & Parth at Night Song Records for partnering with Warner Music India to do a fun project like this.”
Related Post
Producer Achint also expressed his thrill in working on ‘Jugni’,“Working on this song has been an absolute blast! It was actually quite a moment to have Vishal Dadlani, our Indian indie hero, be a part of this track. I go on about Varun Grover’s writing genius for days. Parth & I had an idea to make this track rock & roll, and everything around it really clicked with Varun’s writing and Vishal’s voice.”
Lyricist Varun Grover, known for his distinctive storytelling, reflected on his inspiration for the track,“I love writing Punjabi lyrics, and the amazing thing about this composition is that it’s not a typical Punjabi pop tune – and I loved that challenge. Like a lot of my songs, I wrote this on a flight. Turbulence hit mid-flight, and I thought, ‘What if this is the last song I write?’ It celebrates a free spirit, haha.”
“Jugni” is part of Maati—a fresh and innovative folk music project by Warner Music India. Each track in the first season, dropping every Wednesday, is a bold fusion of traditional folk with contemporary sounds, creating an exciting journey through India’s rich and diverse musical landscape. Jugni follows the release of ‘Bordoisila’ which blends Assamese roots with a modern rock twist, a Tamil track ‘Style’ that exudes confidence and a carefree attitude, and ‘Bawla’ which is a vibrant fusion of Rajasthani folk, disco, and funk. Curated by Achint and Parth Pandya, Maati explores a variety of regional sounds and cultures, showcasing the depth and versatility of Indian folk music.
