Mumbai-based music producer and composer Neel Rupareliya has released his new indie fusion single PIYA AAJANA, now available on all major streaming platforms. Rooted in Raag Kaafi and blending Indian classical elements with modern indie sounds, the song explores longing for love — not as something heavy or sad, but as something graceful, beautiful, and full of hope.
The track features vocals by KS Thejal, a trained Carnatic and Western vocalist, whose expressive delivery brings out the depth of the lyrics. Together, Neel and Thejal present a song that reflects the timeless theme of desire and connection, framed through a fresh and inclusive lens.
ABOUT THE SONG
Piya Aajana is a mid-tempo, groovy track with the warmth and hope of love, merging Indian classical elements like tabla and harmonium with synth textures, guitar, and drums. The result is a sonic palette that is rooted in Indian classical yet distinctly contemporary — a soundscape that sits comfortably between Indian indie, fusion, and folk-inspired pop.
“I always felt that longing for love doesn’t have to be sad or melancholic. It can also be beautiful — full of hope and anticipation. That was the seed for Piya Aajana, and the reason the song feels graceful and open, rather than heavy.” – Neel
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Neel Rupareliya is a versatile music producer, composer, and orchestrator from Gujarat, now based in Mumbai. Trained in Hindustani classical music and harmonium from a young age, he went on to study at AR Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory (Chennai), specialising in Music Production and Composition. Neel blends Indian classical traditions with modern sounds, creating fresh perspectives in Indo-fusion and Hindi pop. His work includes contributions to Symphony of Gujarat with Osman Mir and Third Culture Collective, as well as Ochhav with Aditya Gadhvi.
KS Thejal is a trained Carnatic and Western vocalist. Her versatile approach and expressive voice allow her to navigate between classical and contemporary genres, making her an ideal collaborator for fusion-driven projects like Piya Aajana.
RELEASE INFORMATION
Song Title: Piya Aajana
Artists: Neel Rupareliya ft. KS Thejal
Release Date: 5th September 2025
Audio: https://open.spotify.com/track/01uiCWEev7Qi8vDl7pDQMZ?si=c6e2849d69dc4646
Social: https://www.instagram.com/neel_rupareliya/?hl=en