Soulful singer who makes the legendary Geeta Dutt come alive

Paushali Sahu is living her dream as her first original solo ‘Haule Haule Piya’ is making waves on digital platforms. Released last week on Zee Music, the song video has already notched almost 6 lakh views

By Lakshmana Venkat Kuchi
@kvlakshman

BENGALURU: It’s not without reason that Geeta Dutt is considered one of the best playback singers of all time in Hindi films. More than 50 years after her demise, if someone is able to sort of recreate that magic, it’s incredible. And that’s precisely what Paushali Sahu is doing – enchanting listeners with nostalgia, this melodious singer is making Geeta Dutt come alive.

Paushali is a known face on social media with her retro songs taking the web by storm. Her lilting voice filled with nostalgia has appealed to music lovers and celebrities alike. Her song videos often find their way through the ubiquitous WhatsApp groups of housing societies, music aficionados and “Old is Gold” clubs!

Listen to the song: https://youtu.be/8g_F9EfSFZU

With requests and inputs from her fans and friends, Paushali has recently launched her solo on Zee Music. Her first original solo, a yesteryear-like song, ‘Haule Haule Piya’, is captivating audiences with its enchanting melody and soulful lyrics. The song has been composed by Shamik Guha Roy, a versatile composer based out of Kolkata.

Chart-topper

Since its release, the number has climbed up the charts of popularity, and why not! The music video has been picturised on Paushali at beautiful locations in North Kolkata, embracing a theme reminiscent of the bygone era. Of course, as her song, her rendition, the video also takes the viewers through a time machine to the 60s when the music world was ruled by the Queen of mesmerising melodies – Geeta Dutt.

The video is rich with clips of picturesque streets of North Kolkata, adorned with traditional houses in Kumortuli, the serene Ganga ghat, and the grandeur of Baghbajaar. These provide the perfect backdrop for creating this timeless song.

Emulating timeless romance

Paushali is also dressed for the occasion: draped in a charming polka dot dress, she exudes retro vibes adding a touch of nostalgia to the enchanting visuals. As the video unfolds, one witnesses a young girl immersed in the euphoria of love as it captures the essence of timeless romance.

From hosting her music show on Twitter Spaces which became insanely popular, to the release of ‘Haule Haule Piya’ on Zee Music, Paushali has come a long way. This, she points out, is only the beginning as she awaits her next releases on major music channels such as Zee Music and Saregama.

As a soulful singer, Paushali enjoys the patronage of some reputed personalities in the music and entertainment industry as her fans. Many have taken note of her soulful and – at the same time – a contrastingly playful voice that helps her justify her rendition of Geeta Dutt numbers the best.

(Paushali Sahu Social media profiles-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaushaliSahuMusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PaushaliSahu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaushaliSahu)