Twin Strings Unveil ‘Mahi Mere Mahi', an ode to modern love

The Hindu

22-05-2025

All four members of Twin Strings are engineers — a default dream and requirement for every Indian. Twins Sagar and Sahil realised their musical calling early but dutifully completed their degrees before diving in. Their cousin, Mohit Deen, was always part of the plan. When they contacted Manav, another engineering graduate, he thought he was joining as their keyboardist. Instead, they handed him the mic. And just like that, Twin Strings was born.
In a music industry that thrives on strategy, structure, and sonic branding, Twin Strings is refreshingly spontaneous. They call themselves 'an accidental band.' Their journey began with late-night jam sessions and collaborative instincts that evolved into something much bigger than any of them had anticipated.
Joining over a video call, the members of Twin Strings exude camaraderie and warmth as they talk about their latest single, 'Mahi Mere Mahi', reflect on their journey so far, and share what's next on the horizon.
'We never planned to form a band,' says Sahil. 'We were just making music together — me, Sagar, and our cousin Mohit. Through collaborations, we met Manav, our star guy.'
Each member of Twin Strings brings a distinct strength to the table. Manav is now the band's lead vocalist and co-producer. Sahil handles music arrangements and is the creative brain behind their signature mashups, while also playing the keyboard live. Sagar is the visual storyteller — directing, filming, and editing all their videos, in addition to playing the guitar on stage. Mohit is the tech wizard, managing sound engineering, mixing, and mastering, while also serving as the band's percussionist.
Song from the heart
Their latest track, 'Mahi Mere Mahi', is fast becoming the wedding anthem of the season. But its origins are personal. 'I got married three months back,' shares Sagar. 'I wanted to do something special, and we thought, why not make a song for my wedding?' Written by lyricist Aditya Sharma, who previously penned hits like 'Heeriye', the song was shaped through many conversations. 'They asked me how I met my partner and what our love story was like. And ours was a story without grand gestures — just something that flowed naturally,' says Sagar. 'That's what the song reflects. When I played it for my wife, she was in tears. Watching her made me emotional.'
Sahil recalls the emotional impact vividly. 'We were driving back after the vidai, and the song was playing in the car. Everyone was emotional, especially during the final alaap section. It is special for all of us.'
Given the song's deep emotional and social resonance, would the band consider creating an entire album, themed around weddings?
'We perform at a lot of weddings,' says Manav. 'And 'Mahi Mere Mahi' fits perfectly for those moments. The response has been incredibly heartwarming, and it has inspired us to explore more songs for special occasions.' Sagar adds, 'We are already hearing from couples planning weddings in 2025 and 2026, telling us they want this song to be part of their big day.'
'Our earlier track, 'Barish Ka Asar', was also a popular choice,' Mohit notes. 'It was used by many couples, including celebrities. So 'Mahi Mere Mahi' might just be the next big one.'
Despite the success of their romantic tracks, the band insists there is no fixed formula. 'We have never really worked with a plan,' says Manav. 'Everything has been organic. But yes, people do know us for our mellow, soothing, romantic sound. That said, we are also exploring more upbeat, feel-good music now, like something you would enjoy on a road trip.'
Lounge music
The band's popular YouTube series Twin Strings Lounge was born out of admiration for Coke Studio. 'We have been fans of Coke Studio for a long time,' says Sagar. 'Then we thought, why not do something of our own? We wanted to reinterpret the songs we love, add our texture, and give them our vibe.'
The series began with Sufiyana Sham and has featured collaborations with artistes like Aparshakti Khurana, Sukriti and Prakriti Kakar, and others. 'People loved it so much that they asked us to make it a series. It all happened organically,' Sagar adds.
Will the Twin Strings Lounge soon feature original tracks? 'Okay, now you are just revealing our plans!' laughs Sahil. 'We are planning to present original compositions in the Lounge format.'
When it comes to choosing covers, the band follows a simple rule: they pick what they love. 'For the longest time, we just covered the songs we liked,' says Manav. 'Maybe just one or two were based on what was trending. Otherwise, it's always been from the heart.'
As Twin Strings continues to evolve, the band remains proudly genre-fluid. 'We are in a phase of experimenting with sounds — from mellow acoustic to '80s synth, funk, and even electronic dance music,' says Sahil. For Manav, it is about embracing the full spectrum of their production skills without being boxed into a single category. And while collaborations and additional musicians are always welcome, Sagar assures that the core quartet remains 'self-contained' — a tight-knit unit with the freedom to explore, innovate, and keep delivering music that resonates.