5th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival
Best Music Award — “Keh Nahi Paunga” (Guddu Engineer) • Director: Nikkhil Advani • Lyricist: Kumaar
Born into music, shaped by tradition, driven by innovation.
Arjuna Harjai is a renowned composer, singer-songwriter, and music producer whose journey began at the tender age of two and a half, when his parents introduced him to the rich traditions of Hindustani classical music.
Now based in the UK, Arjuna has carved a distinguished career spanning Bollywood films, advertising, and independent music. With over 500 advertising jingles and a dozen feature films to his credit, his compositions have touched millions of hearts worldwide.
His work seamlessly blends the depth of classical Indian music with contemporary genres including pop, Sufi, ghazals, R&B, and soul, creating a signature sound that is both timeless and modern.
Recognitions & milestones
Best Music Award — “Keh Nahi Paunga” (Guddu Engineer) • Director: Nikkhil Advani • Lyricist: Kumaar
Original Background Score — “Rab Ki Baatein” (P.O.W. – Bandi Yuddh Ke) • Director: Nikkhil Advani • Lyricist: Kumaar
Original Background Score — “Raahiyan Ve” (P.O.W. – Bandi Yuddh Ke) • Director: Nikkhil Advani • Lyricist: Kumaar
Press coverage and media features
Rolling Stone India sits down with the viral sensation to discuss his unique approach to songwriting — composing full songs in just one minute from random prompts.
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Popular singer-songwriter and composer Arjuna Harjai drops his latest emotive pop single that showcases his versatile musical range.
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NDTV covers the viral moment where Arjuna Harjai composed a complete song from random words his wife gave him — the clip took the internet by storm.
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Arjuna Harjai wins the internet by creating a beautiful song from random words given by his wife — the video went viral with millions of views.
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Times of India profiles the composer's journey from classical training to Bollywood, and his ambition to connect with audiences through authentic storytelling in music.
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