Surabhi Dashputra

Surabhi Dashputra
Surabhi Dashputra
Surabhi Dashputra
Background information
Genres
  • Hindustani classical
  • ghazal
  • devotional
  • contemporary
Occupations
  • Singer
  • lyricist
  • vocal educator
Years active2005–present
LabelAart Sense Records
Websitesurabhidashputra.com

Surabhi Dashputra is an Indian classical and contemporary vocalist, lyricist and vocal educator based in Mumbai.[1] A disciple of Suresh Wadkar, recipient of the Padma Shri, she has been active as a professional vocalist since 2005, working across Hindustani classical, semi-classical, ghazal, devotional and independent music. Her independent releases have reached 1.2 million yearly listeners on Spotify, with her music heard in over 100 countries.[2] She is the founder of ASM Academy in Mumbai, through which she mentors students in Hindustani classical music across India and the United Kingdom.[3]

Early life and training

Dashputra's introduction to music came through her family, with her mother being her first musical influence and her aunt Sandhya Tailang a continuing source of inspiration. Her foundational training in alankars began with her cousin Rasika Kalgaokar. Her father played a decisive role in her musical development, accompanying her to competitions and connecting her with leading teachers throughout her early years.[4]

She completed a six-year Visharad in Hindustani Classical Vocal from IKSV Chhattisgarh, followed by a Diploma in Semi-Classical and Light Music from the same institution. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Indian Classical Vocal from RDVV Jabalpur, where she graduated as Gold Medallist, a Master of Performing Arts in Indian Classical Vocal from the University of Mumbai, and an M.Phil in Indian Classical Vocal, also from the University of Mumbai.

In 2005, following the completion of her school studies, she began training under Suresh Wadkar at his gurukul in Mumbai. Under his guidance she developed her understanding of timing, expression and diction, and deepened her practice of riyaaz. It was also at the gurukul that she first met composer Arjuna Harjai, a musical partnership that would span more than two decades.[5] She served as a faculty member at Ajivasan Music Academy from 2006 to 2016, having begun teaching at Suresh Wadkar's gurukul as part of her training there.

Career

Early career and Bollywood

Dashputra began her professional career composing jingles and working as a vocalist in the Bollywood entertainment industry.[6] She appeared as a vocalist on MTV Coke Studio Season 3 alongside music producer Hitesh Sonik[7] and Vijay Prakash.[8]

Her feature film work includes the soundtracks for Calapor (2013) and Titoo MBA (2014), the latter featuring her collaboration with composer Arjuna Harjai on songs including "O Soniye", featuring Arijit Singh, and "Atyachaari". She also contributed to the soundtrack of Chudail (2014) and Judgementall Hai Kya (2019).

Independent music

From 2021 onwards Dashputra expanded significantly as an independent artist, releasing original music through digital platforms. Her releases including "More Sajan", "Rahiya Ve" and "Dil Vich Rab" have collectively crossed 2 million streams on Spotify, reaching 1.2 million yearly listeners with her music heard in over 100 countries.[9]

In 2025 she co-wrote the lyrics for "Dhul Gaye",[10] composed by Arjuna Harjai and sung by Arijit Singh, released under Oriyon Music. The track was noted for its emotional depth and Dashputra's lyrical contribution to the narrative.[11] She and Harjai were also featured together in Rolling Stone India in September 2025 for their single "Jism Ya Rooh".[12]

In 2026 she collaborated with Arjuna Harjai on the Punjabi pop track "Ludhiyane Waleya", released through Aart Sense Records, described as a crossover between her classical training and contemporary global production.[13] She is also working on a four song EP with Aart Sense Records alongside fusion pieces blending folk and classical elements.[14]

In March 2026 she was interviewed by BBC Introducing West Mids and Warwickshire,[15] and her work has also been covered by the Times of India,[16] Free Press Journal[17] and Firstpost.[18]

ASM Academy

In 2016 Dashputra founded ASM Academy in Mumbai, offering structured training in Hindustani classical, semi-classical and light music. The academy holds an academic affiliation with Gandharva Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Miraj, and has an active student base across India and the United Kingdom. The growth of online learning expanded the academy's reach to students internationally.[19]

Live performances

In 2019 Dashputra performed at three cultural events in London: a Women's Day cultural event at Osterley with an audience of 1,200, the Asian Food and Restaurant Awards at the Hilton London with an audience of 5,000, and a New Year's Eve celebration at Osterley Park Hotel with an audience of 4,000. In 2023 she performed at the WOW Awards at NMACC Mumbai. In 2025 she performed at the Adaaygii Thumri Concert in Mumbai and at GhazalishQ at A&M Studio.

Filmography

YearTitleAs lyricistAs singerNotes
2012Manzoor NahiSingleSingleSong composed in response to the 2012 Delhi gang rape[20]
2013Calapor3 songs2 songs[21]
2014Titoo MBA3 songs3 songs
2014Chudail[22]2 songs
2015Radio Shishpal4 songs
2019Judgementall Hai Kya1 songCo-singer and composer Arjuna Harjai

Singles

YearTitleComposerLabelNotes
2014O SoniyeArjuna Harjaifeat. Arijit Singh; from Titoo MBA
2014O RanjhnaArjuna Harjai
2014Plan Bana LeArjuna Harjai
2016Rahiya VeArjuna Harjai
2016Rab Ki BaateinArjuna Harjai
2017Laaiyan VeArjuna Harjai
2019Kis RasteArjuna Harjaifrom Judgemental Hai Kya
2022Naa JaoArjuna HarjaiAart Sense Records[23]
2023Tum Yun Roothe[24]
2024BalmaAart Sense Records[25]
2024More SajanArjuna HarjaiAart Sense Records[26]
2024Mangoge NaArjuna HarjaiAart Sense RecordsPrimary artist alongside Arjuna Harjai; Spotify Viral 50[27]
2024Rehn DeArjuna HarjaiAart Sense Records[28]
2024Kadar Na JaneArjuna Harjai[29]
2024Dil Vich RabAnirudh Bhola[30]
2025Dhul GayeArjuna HarjaiOriyon MusicLyrics by Surabhi Dashputra; sung by Arijit Singh[31]
2025Jism Ya RoohArjuna HarjaiAart Sense RecordsFeatured in Rolling Stone India[32]
2025KaarigarArjuna HarjaiAart Sense Records[33]
2025SukhKartaSurabhi DashputraAart Sense Records[34]
2025Ram KahoonArjuna HarjaiAart Sense Records[35]
2026Ludhiyane WaleyaArjuna HarjaiAart Sense RecordsFeatured on BBC Asian Network[36]
2026Tu Hi Hai ChannaArjuna HarjaiAart Sense Records[37]

Songs

FilmSongSingerLyricistYear
Judgementall Hai KyaKis raste hai janaSurabhi Dashputra & Arjuna HarjaiKumaar2019
ChudailRaat Ye Kehti HaiSunidhi ChauhanSurabhi Dashputra2015
ChudailDas Rahe HainJonita GandhiSurabhi Dashputra2015
Titoo MBAO SoniyeArijit Singh & Vibha SarafSurabhi Dashputra2014
Titoo MBAAtyachaariSurabhi Dashputra & Arjuna HarjaiSurabhi Dashputra2014
Titoo MBAPlan Bana LeAishwarya Nigam & Surabhi DashputraKumaar2014
Titoo MBAO RanjhnaSurabhi DashputraSurabhi Dashputra2014
CalaporBindaasVariousSurabhi Dashputra2013
CalaporI Love You MaArjuna Harjai & Surabhi DashputraSurabhi Dashputra2013
CalaporTaranaSurabhi DashputraSurabhi Dashputra2013
CalaporMusicalLakshmi Madhusudan & Aishwarya NigamSanjeev Chaturvedi2013
Manzoor Nahi[20]SingleSurabhi Dashputra & Arjuna HarjaiSurabhi Dashputra2012

References

  1. ↑ "Having penned lyrics for many jingles Surabhi Dashputra gears up for her next release Titoo MBA". indiannewsandtimes.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  2. ↑ Doshi, Hasti (24 March 2026). "Surabhi Dashputra: My classical training keeps me grounded in a fast-moving industry". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  3. ↑ Kusnur, Narendra (4 April 2026). "Singer Surabhi Dashputra: 'I Can Sing Today Because Of My Father's Support'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Kusnur, Narendra (4 April 2026). "Singer Surabhi Dashputra: 'I Can Sing Today Because Of My Father's Support'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Kusnur, Narendra (4 April 2026). "Singer Surabhi Dashputra: 'I Can Sing Today Because Of My Father's Support'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  6. ↑ "Arjuna Harjai hopes to hit the right chord with his music". The Times of India. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "Maajhi – Hitesh Sonik, Sukhwinder Singh – Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3". 28 September 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2018 – via YouTube.
  8. ↑ "Vyakul Jiyara – Vijay Prakash feat. Hamsika Iyer – Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3". 2 October 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2018 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ Doshi, Hasti (24 March 2026). "Surabhi Dashputra: My classical training keeps me grounded in a fast-moving industry". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  10. ↑ "Dhul Gaye". Spotify. 2025.
  11. ↑ "Surabhi Dashputra pens heartfelt lyrics for Arijit Singh's new release 'Dhul Gaye'". MusiCulture. 6 August 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  12. ↑ "Sid Sriram, Karan Kanchan, Zaeden and All The New Releases To Know This Week". Rolling Stone India. 6 September 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  13. ↑ Kusnur, Narendra (4 April 2026). "Singer Surabhi Dashputra: 'I Can Sing Today Because Of My Father's Support'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  14. ↑ Kusnur, Narendra (4 April 2026). "Singer Surabhi Dashputra: 'I Can Sing Today Because Of My Father's Support'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  15. ↑ "BBC Introducing — West Mids and Warwickshire". BBC Sounds. BBC. 12 March 2026. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
  16. ↑ Doshi, Hasti (24 March 2026). "Surabhi Dashputra: My classical training keeps me grounded in a fast-moving industry". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  17. ↑ Kusnur, Narendra (4 April 2026). "Singer Surabhi Dashputra: 'I Can Sing Today Because Of My Father's Support'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  18. ↑ "From classical riyaz to global sound: The musical journey of Surabhi Dashputra". Firstpost. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  19. ↑ Kusnur, Narendra (4 April 2026). "Singer Surabhi Dashputra: 'I Can Sing Today Because Of My Father's Support'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  20. 1 2 "Manzoor Nahi". Retrieved 18 May 2018 – via YouTube.
  21. ↑ "Calapor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". iTunes. 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014.
  22. ↑ "Arjuna Harjai composes and sings a song with Sunidhi Chauhan". The Indian Express. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  23. ↑ "Naa Jao". Spotify. 21 March 2022.
  24. ↑ "Tum Yun Roothe". Spotify. 2023.
  25. ↑ "Balma". Spotify. 2024.
  26. ↑ "More Sajan". Spotify. 15 February 2024.
  27. ↑ "Mangoge Na". Spotify. 5 April 2024.
  28. ↑ "Rehn De". Spotify. 2 August 2024.
  29. ↑ "Kadar Na Jane". Spotify. 2024.
  30. ↑ "Dil Vich Rab". Spotify. 2024.
  31. ↑ "Dhul Gaye". Spotify. 2025.
  32. ↑ "Jism Ya Rooh". Spotify. 2025.
  33. ↑ "Kaarigar". Spotify. 2025.
  34. ↑ "SukhKarta". Spotify. 2025.
  35. ↑ "Ram Kahoon". Spotify. 2025.
  36. ↑ "Ludhiyane Waleya". Spotify. 2026.
  37. ↑ "Tu Hi Hai Channa". Spotify. 2026.
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