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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Twin Strings Unveil ‘Mahi Mere Mahi', an ode to modern love
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.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I Married My Ghosts": Neha Bhasin opens up about healing, trauma, and emotional rebirth
Singer Neha Bhasin has candidly shared her deeply personal journey of healing, revealing that she spent five months detoxifying her body from medications, hormonal imbalances, and emotional trauma. On Friday, Bhasin shared a series of her photos alongside a lengthy note wherein she shared her journey of healing-one that involved not only rebuilding her physical health but also reshaping her mental and emotional well-being. Neha spoke about battling the invisible weight of trauma, societal pressure, betrayal, and emotional wounds that had left a lasting imprint on her subconscious. These internal struggles, she explained, had manifested physically in the form of illness and imbalance, affecting both her body and her state of mind. The ' Jag Ghoomeya ' singer wrote, "You can see the body I rebuilt but you cannot see my Mind. Because I rebuilt both my mind and body and rekindled my spirit to Believe. I taught my cells to fight disease of mind, body and society. The world thrives on lack Lustre and those who dare to dream get stuck in bad environment of those they trusted who never wanted your goodwill but wanted to turn you like them. But that's the past. Your mind stores limbic Fears, traumas, betrayal and all things that caused you harm and your body follows. These turn into disorders, diseases, depression, anxiety, panic, inflammation and even criticical diseases. I was diseased too." "My sub conscious was diseased. For 5 months i fought hard to detoxify my body of medicines, hormones, trauma , past and everything that I didn't need to hold onto. My mind resisted, my mind played tricks, it replayed all my fears, gripped me on fancy streets while I was arrested in anxiety but I faced it all. Untill they gave up on me. I married my ghosts and made love to them. To be continued..," she added. Work-wise, Neha Bhasin is best known for her tracks like, 'Jag Ghoomeya,' 'Heeriye,' 'Din Shagna,' 'Swag Se Swagat' and 'Laung Gawacha' among others.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Neha Bhasin opens up about her journey to heal from medication, hormones, and past trauma
Mumbai: Singer Neha Bhasin has candidly shared her deeply personal journey of healing, revealing that she spent five months detoxifying her body from medications, hormonal imbalances, and emotional trauma. On Friday, Bhasin shared a series of her photos alongside a lengthy note wherein she shared her journey of healing—one that involved not only rebuilding her physical health but also reshaping her mental and emotional well-being. Neha spoke about battling the invisible weight of trauma, societal pressure, betrayal, and emotional wounds that had left a lasting imprint on her subconscious. These internal struggles, she explained, had manifested physically in the form of illness and imbalance, affecting both her body and her state of mind. The 'Jag Ghoomeya' singer wrote, 'You can see the body I rebuilt but you cannot see my Mind. Because I rebuilt both my mind and body and rekindled my spirit to Believe. I taught my cells to fight disease of mind, body and society. The world thrives on lack Lustre and those who dare to dream get stuck in bad environment of those they trusted who never wanted your goodwill but wanted to turn you like them. But that's the past. Your mind stores limbic Fears, traumas, betrayal and all things that caused you harm and your body follows. These turn into disorders, diseases, depression, anxiety, panic, inflammation and even criticical diseases. I was diseased too.' 'My sub conscious was diseased. For 5 months i fought hard to detoxify my body of medicines, hormones, trauma , past and everything that I didn't need to hold onto. My mind resisted, my mind played tricks, it replayed all my fears, gripped me on fancy streets while I was arrested in anxiety but I faced it all. Untill they gave up on me. I married my ghosts and made love to them. To be continued..," she added. Work-wise, Neha Bhasin is best known for her tracks like, 'Jag Ghoomeya,' 'Heeriye,' 'Din Shagna,' 'Swag Se Swagat' and 'Laung Gawacha' among others.
Hindustan Times
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Barricades down, Vibe up: Singer Deep Money makes KMC groove to his tune at Delhi University's North Campus
When artiste Deep Money hit the stage at Kirori Mal College (KMC)'s annual fest, Renaissance, it was less about him being a headliner and more about him reliving his #CampusKeDin in Delhi University (DU). The concert at the college premises in North Campus was a full-blown campus party that felt like a wild DU homecoming for the singer who is a proud alumnus of Khalsa College. Bringing nostalgia, he turned KMC into a melting pot of memories, madness, and musical mayhem as nearly 5,000 students from across the varsity gathered to hear hit tracks like Dope Shope, Heeriye and Gud Naal Ishq Mitha. As the decibel levels went through the roof, several students climbed up on shoulders of peers, to throw hands in the air, and sing plus scream and vibe like there's no tomorrow! Just five minutes in, Deep Money paused, waved at the students behind the barricades and asked with a grin, 'Itne door kyun ho aap sab?' As if on cue, a student jumped the barricade. And that's all it took! Deep picked up on the crowd's energy instantly and announced, 'Yaar aane do in sabko thoda paas stage ke.' Boom—barricades breached (safely), students surged forward, and the space in front of the stage transformed into a zone of pure energy. When the police stepped in, visibly concerned, Deep handled it like a true DU insider. 'Salim saheb,' he said, addressing a cop with warmth, 'Yeh sab mere jaise hi hain. Maine bhi bahut achha time nikaala hai issi university mein, apne Khalsa College mein. Main inse waada le raha hoon ki yeh kuch galat nahi karenge.' A roar from the crowd was enough for the assurance made, and chaos was thus averted. Shreyas Verma, a student of Ramjas College, said, 'This is a moment of a lifetime for us. Aisa lag raha ki hum apne kisi college senior ke concert mein vibe karne aaye hain. He is a true DU ka student and thus understood what we really wanted to do, to make our evening special.' The ambience looked like a dance floor under the stars as groups of youngsters broke out into bhangra moves, and impromptu dance battles followed. Some even flipped their friends in the air, catching them back with perfect timing. From a bird's eye view, the entire ground looked like a giant music video shoot — every frame full of energy, smiles, and good vibes. On stage, Deep Money was quick to catch on the pulse of the audience and exclaimed: 'Mujhe kisi ne bataya tha ki aap saare Punjabi gaane sunne ke liye aaye ho khaas. Don't worry aaj saare Punjabi gaane bajenge. The night is still young and aaj poora Punjabi mahaul bana diya jaayega!' 'Poore fest season ka best concert that yeh. There was madness yet it felt like a grand party that I got to attend. I had never danced like this, in such huge groups of friends on campus,' shared Rhiti Batra, a final-year student of Daulat Ram College. The opening line of the iconic 2011 banger Dope Shope (Honey Singh ft Deep Money), was all it took for the to crowd explode. The energy skyrocketed as every student turned into a backup singer. 'This is the song I came here for! I know every word by heart, and I've screamed it so loud I've actually lost my voice,' laughed Kritika, a first-year student of KMC. The response was so electric that Deep Money couldn't resist. So he paused, soaked it in, and then, to deafening chants of 'Once more!', asked his band to restart the track. That's when the crowd went wild, all over again!
