Sukriti Bhardwaj drops new track
Sukriti Bhardwaj's new track, "Who Rules the World," serves as the title song for the series "The Royals," featuring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter. Bhardwaj, who wrote and performed the anthem, is receiving praise for her rap-style delivery, especially from female listeners.
Sukriti Bhardwaj has released her latest track
Who Rules the World
, the title song of the series
The Royals
, starring
Bhumi Pednekar
and
Ishaan Khatter
.
Bhardwaj wrote and performed the song, which features bold lyrics and an energetic sound.
'The brief demanded a powerful, energetic anthem, and we packed it with just the right amount of electricity,' she said, noting her continued collaboration with composer Harsh Upadhyay.
Her rap-style performance is receiving a strong response, particularly from female listeners.
A trained vocalist in both Indian and Western classical music, Bhardwaj has previously contributed to the film
Be Happy
, where she wrote five songs and sang three, including
Sultana
, which continues to attract listeners.
She is now working on her next single and is involved in several upcoming web and film projects as both singer and lyricist. During a recent visit to Kolkata for a recording session, Bhardwaj said she enjoyed the city's food and atmosphere and hopes to return for future collaborations and live performances.
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