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Kalpana Patowary, Shikriwal Release Bhojpuri Folk-Hip-Hop Track "Khus Raha"
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News18•28-09-2026, 19:21
Kalpana Patowary, Shikriwal Release Bhojpuri Folk-Hip-Hop Track "Khus Raha"
- •"Khus Raha" is the second song from Maati Season 2, a collaboration between Bhojpuri folk singer Kalpana Patowary and rapper Shikriwal.
- •The track explores themes of migration, sacrifice, and the bond between a mother and her child, telling the story of a son who leaves home for a better future.
- •Composed by Nikhil-Swapnil and written by Pyarelal Yadav, the song blends Kalpana's folk vocals with Shikriwal's hip-hop, jazz, and cinematic influences.
- •Shikriwal dedicates the song to his mother, acknowledging her sacrifices and the personal connection he feels to the mother-son relationship depicted.
- •Maati Season 2 features music across eight languages, combining regional artists and cultural settings with contemporary production and cinematic music videos.
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Khus Raha focuses on the emotional themes of migration, sacrifice, and the bond between a mother and her son who leaves home to build a better future. Released as the second song from Maati Season 2 by Warner Music India, it combines Kalpana Patowary's folk vocals with Shikriwal's hip-hop, jazz, and cinematic production elements.
The track features Bhojpuri folk singer Kalpana Patowary alongside rapper, songwriter, and producer Shikriwal. It was composed by Nikhil-Swapnil, written by Pyarelal Yadav, and released under Warner Music India as part of Maati Season 2.
Maati Season 2 spans eight different languages, including Bhojpuri, Kashmiri, Urdu, Haryanvi, and Kannada, while combining regional musicians with contemporary production.
