Afrobeat. Funk. Jazz. Drill. Soul. Dance. And now, a dreamy Bollywood romance.
Ronny Rajhit doesn’t do “one signature sound,” and he says he couldn’t stop even if he tried. With no formal music training and no musicians in his family, the singer, composer and lyricist believes music is something he was simply born with. His latest single, “Sharmili SharmiliNa,” is out now on streaming platforms
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In this exclusive chat with iCraze, Ronny opens up about turning real feelings into melodies, where independent artists stand in India’s streaming era, and what’s coming next, including a sentimental track inspired by the classic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
Key Takeaways
Genre-hopping is instinct: He says it isn’t a strategy, it’s simply how he creates.
Stories first: Every song starts with a real feeling, his own or someone else’s, which turns into melody.
Self-taught: He has no formal training and no music background in his family.
What’s next: A sentimental song inspired by Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, more releases in the pipeline, and openness to collaborations.
Pull-quote for social graphics: “Genre-hopping isn’t a strategy I planned, it’s just how I create.”
Your latest single, Sharmili SharmiliNa, showcases a romantic Bollywood-inspired sound, while your previous releases have explored Afrobeat, funk, jazz, drill, soul, and dance music. What inspires you to experiment across genres instead of building a signature style?
A: Honestly, I can’t limit myself to one genre. Every sound carries a different emotion, and as humans we feel different things at different times, so it’s only natural that comes out as different kinds of music. Genre-hopping isn’t a strategy I planned, it’s just how I create, and I don’t think I could stop it even if I tried.
Despite having no formal music training, you’ve established yourself as a singer, composer, and lyricist. How has trusting your instincts shaped your creative process, and what advice would you give aspiring independent musicians who doubt their unconventional journey?
A: I’ve been drawn to lyrics and storytelling since childhood, fascinated by how a writer picks the right word to make a line land. No one in my family works in music or art, so I’ve always felt this was something I was simply born with, not something I was taught. As for advice, I’m still early in my own journey, so I’d rather keep proving it through my work than tell someone else how to do theirs.
Songs like Give You My Love, Dance For Me, Tu Hai Kaha, and now Sharmili SharmiliNa reflect completely different emotions and musical landscapes. How do you ensure every track connects with listeners while still feeling authentically ‘Ronny Rajhit’?
A: Every song starts with a story, someone else’s or my own. When I hear someone’s feeling, good or bad, it clicks into a melody almost instantly. A sad story becomes a sad song, a heartbreak becomes a heartbreak song, a night out becomes a dance track. The genre changes with the story, but that process of turning a real feeling into melody is what stays consistently me.
The Indian independent music scene is evolving rapidly, with audiences embracing diverse sounds beyond mainstream Bollywood. How do you see your music contributing to this shift, and where do you think independent artists stand in today’s digital streaming era?
A: Independent music in India has grown massively, and a lot of independent artists have done genuinely great work to get it there. Streaming has made the space wider every year, giving artists direct access to audiences without needing a label behind them. My songs are commercial by nature, and I don’t box myself into one genre, so I believe they’ll find their place and I’ll keep contributing to that growth.
With Sharmili SharmiliNa now streaming and more genre-defying releases on the horizon, what can fans expect from Ronny Rajhit in the coming months, and is there a dream collaboration or musical direction you’re excited to explore next?
A: There’s a lot of new music coming up. My next song is inspired by the classic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, a very sentimental one, with several others in the pipeline after that. I genuinely believe people will connect with these songs, sooner or later. And yes, I’m very open to collaborations, no dream name locked in yet, just open to the right one when it comes along.
