Nostlagia alert! India's girl band VIVA returns after 20 years
Mumbai, May 25
India's all-girl pop group VIVA, featuring Neha Bhasin, Anushka Manchanda, Pratichee Mohapatra, and Mahua Kamat, is set to return to streaming platforms more than two decades.
After years of effort and persistence by VIVA in collaboration with JioStar, the music is finally returning to audiences across the world through KaanPhod and all major audio streaming platforms.
Speaking about VIVA's legacy, Anushka Manchanda in a press note expressed, "VIVA represents a powerful moment in time that laid the foundation for us to be strong, independent women. We are humbled and grateful for the love we have continued to receive over the last two decades, and so this moment feels all the more magical as it comes together!"
Neha Bhasin, sharing her excitement, added, "VIVA was never just a band, it became a feeling, a memory and an entire era for us and for a generation that grew up with our music. As India's first pop girl band, we shared something truly special together and that connection has stayed alive over the years through the incredible love of our audiences. I'm so happy that the songs and videos which defined so many millennial memories will now finally be available for newer generations to discover, experience and enjoy as well."
"VIVA feels inseparable from who I am, almost like an extension of my own name. It was where my musical journey truly began, shaping me not just as an artist but as a person. It holds some of my happiest memories, deepest friendships and biggest milestones. Seeing the music return after all these years feels emotional, nostalgic and a little surreal. There's something beautiful about knowing these songs will now become part of the lives of both old listeners and an entirely new generation," said Pratichee Mohapatra
Mahua Kamat added, "The music of VIVA is finally returning to where it has always belonged with the listeners who have carried these songs in their hearts for all these years. The love and support we've continued to receive across generations has been truly overwhelming, and it means so much to know that fans everywhere can now stream, rediscover and celebrate these songs all over again."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally! I remember buying their cassette from Planet M back in 2002. "Dooba Dooba" and "Chhod Do" were absolute bangers. Millennials are winning today! 🥳
I didn't grow up in India but I discovered VIVA through YouTube a few years back. They had such great energy and their harmonies were incredible. Excited that their music will be more accessible now!
Honestly, I'm a bit mixed about it. Yes, nostalgia is great, but do we really need to keep reviving everything from the 2000s? Also, I hope the rights issues are sorted properly this time - the whole KaanPhod streaming thing was messy initially. Still, "Yaaron" remains a classic track. 🎤
OMG, this is the best news! I was in Class 10 when VIVA released their first album. My friends and I used to practice their dance moves for school functions. Thank you, JioStar, for making this happen! Time to relive those golden days. 💃
I'll be honest - I was more of a Lucky Ali and Euphoria fan back then, but VIVA definitely had some memorable tracks. What I appreciate most is how they paved the way for Indian girl groups. Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan dominated solo, but VIVA showed we could do groups too. Respect! 👏
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