Sonu Nigam lends voice to Hindi-Haryanvi song 'Chunni'
Mumbai, August 7
Singer Sonu Nigam has come up with a new Hindi-Haryanvi song 'Chunni'.
Sharing his thoughts on the song, Sonu, in a press note, said, "Chunni is a fun song adorned with a beautiful melodic structure and lyrics full of romance. I love the beats and the frolic they exude. Here's my first of the many more such musical offerings coming up."
The track has been released under the banner of I Believe Music in partnership with Warner Music India & Global Music Junction.
Rajkumar Singh, CEO, Global Music Junction, says "At Global Music Junction, we have been committed to taking India's rich regional music to a global audience while fostering meaningful collaborations between mainstream and regional artists. 'Chunni' is a natural extension of that vision. We are delighted to bring together Sonu Nigam & Renuka Panwar on a song that celebrates the vibrancy of Haryanvi music and its growing cultural influence. These collaborations not only expand the reach of regional music but also celebrate the richness of India's linguistic and cultural diversity."
On Friday, Sonu's song 'Tabassum' from 'Batwara 1947' was also unveiled.
AR Rahman has composed, produced and arranged the track, Javed Akhtar has penned the lyrics, while Sonu Nigam and Heer have lent their voices to the soulful melody.
Released by Aamir Khan Productions and distributed through Zee Music Company, the music video is set against the backdrop of pre-Partition India and follows a tender love story unfolding amid turbulent times.
It features Ali Fazal, Karan Deol, Kanikka Kapur and Isha Sandhir, highlighting themes of love, hope and emotional resilience.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see Bollywood singers exploring regional languages. But I hope they don't dilute the authenticity of Haryanvi music trying to make it more "mainstream." Renuka Panwar's tracks are very rooted and popular locally.
Sonu bhai is a legend, no doubt. But Haryanvi requires that raw, rustic punch - hope his melodious style matches the vibe. The fusion experiment could be a hit or a disaster. 🤔
Great to see regional music getting such big platforms! The collaboration between Warner Music and Global Music Junction makes sense - taking Haryanvi to global audiences is ambitious and exciting. Also, 'Tabassum' song sounds interesting given the Batwara 1947 backdrop.
Haryanvi music is already huge in North India - its beats are everywhere at weddings and parties. Having Sonu Nigam sing it will just take it to another level. Proud to see our regional music evolving. 😊
Full support for regional music collaborations, but still waiting for the day when our Haryanvi artists like Renuka Panwar get the same recognition and pay as mainstream Bollywood singers. This feels like Bollywood is the gatekeeper of regional success.
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