After the great response of 'Jalwa-e-Jaanaan', Warner Music India's Maati Season 2 now brings a very personal and emotional story with its second track 'Khush Raha'. In this song, famous Bhojpuri folk singer Kalpana Patwari and rapper, songwriter and producer Shikriwal are seen together.
'Khush Raha' brings to the fore the story of families who have seen a loved one move away from home in search of a better future, the son moving away from home in search of a better future and the mother waiting for him to return. Composed by Nikhil-Swapnil and written by Pyare Lal Yadav, the song combines Kalpana Patwari's deep understanding of folk music with Shikriwal's hip-hop, jazz and cinematic production. This experiment presents Bhojpuri folk music in a new and modern style.
At the heart of the song is the unbreakable bond between a mother and son. The story is about a mother who is waiting for her son to return home, while her son struggles for a better future for himself and his family amidst the difficult circumstances of the city. The mother's only wish is that her son be safe and happy, while the son promises to build a better life, facing every difficulty.
The music video of the song also presents this emotional journey in a cinematic style. The video sees exciting stunt sequences involving heights, tube lights and fire. Moving away from the established style of traditional Bhojpuri music, 'Khush Raha' introduces a new sound. At the same time, its cinematic visual treatment also gives a new identity to the visual style of Bhojpuri music.
Singer Kalpana Patwari said, “Through Maati, we are presenting folk music in a new and contemporary style, moving away from the old notions. Working on this song with Shikriwal, Nikhil-Swapnil and Pyare Lal Yadav was a wonderful experience. 'Khush Raha' is an emotional story of love, sacrifice and the distance that comes with moving away from home. I hope it will connect with all those who are living away from their homes and families, and those families. Even those who stay at home and support them.”
Rapper Shikriwal said, “This song is very special for me. Working with a senior and experienced artist like Kalpana ji was a wonderful experience for me. 'Khush Raha' tells the story of a mother's undying love and a son who is struggling to build a better life. I dedicate this song to my mother, who has made a lot of sacrifices to help me become what I am today.”
Composers Nikhil-Swapnil said, “While making Khush Raha, our aim was to combine Bhojpuri folk music with contemporary production, but at the same time retain its emotional depth. This song beautifully brings out the love between a mother and son, the distance that comes from leaving home for a better future, and the power of a mother's blessings. Creating this song with the entire team was a wonderful experience and the entire journey has been very special for us. Shikriwal Bhai and Kalpana Patwari ji are both extremely talented artists and We are very happy to do this song with him.”
Moving beyond traditional studio-based music videos, Maati Season 2 reaches out to the places, communities and cultural environments that inspire its stories. The season showcases regional artistes, authentic cultural settings and contemporary musical experiments in a cinematic storytelling style in eight languages including Kashmiri, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi and Kannada. 'Khush Raha' released by Warner Music India is now available on major audio and video streaming platforms.