Nov
Indie Corner
Renee Chaurasia Explores Love, Longing & Heartbreak In Her Latest Single ‘Ek Tu Hai’
Mumbai, 11th November 2026: Singer, composer and performer Renee Chaurasia explores the many emotions of love with her latest independent single, ‘Ek Tu Hai’. Moving beyond conventional expressions of romance, the song captures the ache of loving someone without knowing what to do with those feelings. Through its music and visuals, Renee builds an emotional world that moves through longing, heartbreak, grief and, eventually, acceptance.
Trained in Hindustani classical vocal music since 2008, Renee brings a diverse musical background to her independent work. She holds a Master’s degree in Hindustani Vocal Music from Mumbai University (ongoing) and has trained under Smt. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, Dr. Chetna Pathak and her grandmother, Smt. Anuradha Chaurasia. She has also explored Western vocal training, songwriting, acting and musical theatre. This combination of influences shapes her approach to music, where melody, lyrics, movement and expression come together.
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Renee describes her creative process as playful, often imagining musical notes as colours and compositions as new sonic worlds. Her earlier releases include ‘Zamana’, which follows a character navigating love and life, and ‘Kaaga’, a folk-fusion collaboration with Nomsita Haritashya and Vaishnav Vyas. Her musical journey also includes collaborations with Singing Saints and performances at platforms such as Spoken Fest, NCPA’s Tata Theatre and NMACC.
With ‘Ek Tu Hai’, Renee continues to develop an independent musical identity rooted in emotional storytelling and diverse musical influences. Rather than limiting herself to a single genre, she draws from semi-classical, indie and folk-fusion traditions. Her larger ambition is to build a distinctive musical space and community through songs that evoke emotions and connect with listeners. The latest release offers another glimpse into that vision, presenting love not simply as a feeling, but as an experience shaped by longing, loss and acceptance.
