Shalmali Kholgade says her new track is her ode to 'quiet kind of love'

IANS July 4, 2025 378 views

Shalmali Kholgade’s latest single "Way You Move" is a heartfelt tribute to understated love, blending nostalgia with modern romance. The music video, starring Kubbra Sait and Kunal Thakur, captures the intimacy of small weddings. Inspired by her own lockdown wedding, Shalmali highlights love through quiet moments rather than grand gestures. The song is now streaming on all major platforms.

"‘Way You Move’ is my ode to the quiet kind of love — the kind that catches you off guard in the most beautiful way." — Shalmali Kholgade
Shalmali Kholgade says her new track is her ode to 'quiet kind of love'
Mumbai, July 4: Playback singer Shalmali Kholgade, who is known for songs like ‘Pareshaan’, ‘Balam Pichkari’, ‘Latt Lag Gayi’, has released her latest Hindi single ‘Way You Move’ on Friday. The singer said that the playful song is her hat-tip to a quiet form of love.

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Shalmali's new song blends warmth and nostalgia with modern romance

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Music video features Kubbra Sait and Kunal Thakur in a cozy wedding setting

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Inspired by Shalmali’s intimate lockdown wedding experience

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Celebrates love through subtle gestures rather than grand declarations

The song weaves warmth, nostalgia, and modern romance into a soundscape that feels both contemporary and timeless.

Talking about the track, Shalmali told IANS, “‘Way You Move’ is my ode to the quiet kind of love — the kind that catches you off guard in the most beautiful way. There’s something deeply moving about seeing a person be unapologetically themselves, completely immersed in their groove. The song is playful, tender, and deeply personal. It celebrates love not in grand declarations, but in glances, gestures, and the rhythm of just being with someone”.

The music video of the track features Kubbra Sait of ‘Sacred Games’ fame and actor Kunal Thakur. The music video unfolds like a cinematic love letter to a lesser-seen side of Indian weddings — intimate, authentic, and profoundly personal. It is set within a cozy, lived-in home, the visuals capture the rituals of a small wedding, highlighting moments of closeness, laughter, and raw emotion. From haldi-inspired scenes to dance-filled mehendi vibes, the video paints a portrait of love celebrated simply and joyfully with the people who matter most.

The music video is said to be subtly inspired by Shalmali’s own intimate lockdown wedding, and the story transcends personal experience, offering a universal tribute to love in its most grounded form.

“‘Way You Move’ celebrates the warmth of Indian weddings, but without the spectacle. It’s about the unfiltered emotions — the shared glances, the unsaid comfort, the dance in your living room. This Hindi version brings it even closer to our hearts, and I hope it reminds people of their own most beautiful, private moments”, the singer added.

‘Way You Move’ is yet another testament to Shalmali’s evolution as an artist — this time channeling the energy of an Indian bride, not in a grand palace, but in the quiet intimacy of home.

The Hindi version of ‘Way You Move’ is available to stream across all major platforms.

Reader Comments

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Rohit P
Listened to it 3 times already! The melody is so soothing yet catchy. Shalmali's voice has that unique quality that makes even simple lyrics sound magical. After all the loud party songs, this feels like a cool breeze.
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Kubbra Sait
It was such an honor to be part of this beautiful project! The entire team worked with so much heart. Shalmali's vision of capturing authentic Indian wedding moments really shines through. Do watch the video for those subtle emotional touches we've added.
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the sentiment, I feel the music industry needs more innovation. This sounds similar to many other indie love songs coming out these days. Shalmali is talented no doubt, but wish she'd experiment more with her sound.
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Shreya B
The haldi and mehendi scenes in the video gave me such nostalgia! 😊 Our Indian weddings have so many beautiful small moments that often get lost in big productions. This song captures the essence perfectly. Can't wait to play it at my cousin's sangeet next month!
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Nikhil C
As someone who had a lockdown wedding, this really hits home. We didn't have 500 guests but those 20 people who were there made it so special. The song's lyrics about quiet love - "jo kehna nahi hota" - that's exactly how real relationships work. More power to Shalmali for keeping it real!

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