Hanita Bhambri’s debut album “Shoharat” is a powerful unveiling of truth, fight, & artistic triumph

Mumbai, 16^th May 2025: Hanita Bhambri, known for her soulful indie-pop sound, has transformed her artistry with the release of her groundbreaking ‘dark pop’ debut album, “Shoharat”. It’s a raw and unflinching exploration of Hanita’s journey through the music industry, a powerful testament to her resilience and artistic vision. 

“Shoharat isn’t just music to me – it’s a map of my emotional survival. A trail of broken glass from innocence to fire”, says Hanita. “It’s for anyone who’s ever been overlooked, used, underestimated, made to feel small – and decided to rise anyway. It’s not polished. It’s messy. It’s real. It hops between sounds and genres. It’s every version of me that emerged from pain: the forgiver, the survivor, the girl who cried on the bathroom floor, the woman who learned to roar”.

This album, meticulously crafted as a series of interconnected stories, serves as a “confession booth” where Hanita “finally stopped being polite.” Produced primarily by Sagar Dhote (with powerful contributions from Keshav Dhar and Vaibhav Pani).

The album opens with the ominous “Zeher,” setting the stage with the line “Kuch baatein ankahi hi behtar hain” (Some things are better left unsaid), hinting at the venomous truths that follow, subtly addressing the suffocating silence around difficult issues within a surprisingly danceable framework. This segues into the fierce, karma-rooted anthem “Zillat,” a powerful declaration of resilience. The narrative twists with “Daayan,” a continuation of the psychological thriller “Khoon,” exploring feminine rage and the societal tendency to label angry women as “witches,” a trope Hanita fearlessly embraces.

The title track, “Shoharat” confronts the inherent pain in the pursuit of fame head-on, highlighting how artists are built up only to be discarded, yet finding a defiant power in being underestimated. The album delves into the complexities of human connection with “Mohabbat” a raw exploration of the disintegration of self within a fading bond, showcasing the often agonizing role of love within this emotional battlefield. This is followed by the intense “Kadva” the “angry cousin” to “Mohabbat,” a non-linear stream of unfiltered thoughts and truths featuring the haunting Zitaar played by Megha Rawoot.

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“BHEDIYA” is a sarcastic, biting, and fearless call-out to the wolves in sheep’s clothing, marking Hanita’s bold and unapologetic debut in rapping. The album injects a dose of cheeky defiance with “macchar,” a quirky and fun diss track infused with unexpected bossa nova magic. “Bhool Bhulaiya” presents a tragic love story between chaos and calm, a dance between two people who can’t find the same rhythm, where Hanita bravely exposes her darkest self-perceptions. The album concludes with the regal yet poignant “Shehzadi” a tragic tale of a princess whose beauty masks deep sorrow, serving as a powerful commentary on the invisible toll of fame and parasocial relationships.

“Shoharat” represents a transformative sonic shift, leaving the past behind while unleashing a powerful roar towards the future.. It’s an album that refuses to be contained by genre, mirroring the multifaceted nature of Hanita’s journey and the complexities of the human experience. It’s a testament to resilience, a celebration of imperfection, and a powerful statement of artistic independence.

“Shoharat” is available on all major streaming platforms. Get ready to experience the full force of Hanita.