The concept of fusion has always appealed to me. Punjabi folk music is a field I haven’t conquered yet, so this project will make me research on it further, and look forward to more collaborations,” says 22-year-old Shivam Mahadevan of his latest project, Ik raanjha, a melodic take on Bulleh Shah’s poetry that had him join hands with Shashaa  Tirupati. 

Shankar Mahadevan’s son may only be taking his initial steps in the industry, but the youngster is attempting to create a diverse body of work for himself before charting his path. His ability to explore a gamut of genres, he says, is a result of the “strong base I created for myself by learning classical music”. 
“I’ve grown up listening to Punjabi folk. Shashaa added a contemporary [twist] to Bulleh Shah’s poetry, and, subsequently, we all contributed to it. It is a uniquely simple composition. The hook offers a sense of relief, so, I had the opportunity to add my own harkat [there]. Shashaa gave me freedom to experiment. I think it’s essential that a singer adds his own intricacies to enhance the composition,” says the singer.