Prantik & Shalini: Voices That Touch Hearts
Prantik Sur and Shalini Mukherjee, guided by composer Debojyoti Mishra, have become the soulful voices behind hit Hindi TV serials. Discover their journey, heartfelt renditions, and the magic of their collaboration with visionary director Saibal Banerjee.
It’s not every day that you come across a musical collaboration that’s the cat’s whiskers, but that’s exactly what composer Debojyoti Mishra has pulled off with singers Prantik Sur and Shalini Mukherjee. The trio has taken the world of Hindi television by storm, with title tracks and theme songs that have become as indispensable to daily soaps as a good cuppa is to the British.
Prantik and Shalini, now household names, have been painting the town red with their soulful voices. Prantik, who first took to music at the tender age of eighteen, has mastered the art of weaving Rajasthani folk with modern romance. His chart-topping “Dil Ki Raho Pe” has listeners swooning from Mumbai to Manchester. “Debu Da gave me the freedom to make it my own,” he says. “Every performance feels like a celebration, especially when the audience sings along. It’s pure magic!”
Shalini, meanwhile, brings a unique blend of pathos and power to her renditions. She recounts the whirlwind experience of working with Debojyoti: “I never imagined these songs would touch millions of hearts. Now, when I perform, the crowd becomes my choir, singing with such emotion that it’s no longer just my song—it’s theirs. That’s what makes it all worthwhile.”
At the helm of this musical juggernaut is none other than Debojyoti Mishra, whose knack for creating earworms remains unparalleled. But he’s not shy about sharing the credit. “It’s all down to my dear friend and director, Saibal Banerjee,” he admits, tipping his hat to a partnership that’s stood the test of thirty years. With Saibal’s artistic sensibilities and Debojyoti’s musical genius, it’s no wonder they’ve hit pay dirt time and time again.
Together, the team has produced hits like “Rab Rakha”—a classical-modern fusion that Prantik describes as “a challenge worth every note”—and “Tanha Sa Dil Mera,” recorded in one flawless take. Saibal’s creative vision and Debojyoti’s direction have brought out the best in their singers, transforming every song into an emotional rollercoaster.
The ripple effect of their music has been extraordinary. Fans across India, and even abroad, have made these songs their own, belting out lyrics with as much fervour as a football crowd chanting at Wembley. It’s clear that Debojyoti, Prantik, and Shalini have struck a chord—not just with their music, but with their ability to make it deeply personal for every listener.
As they bask in their well-earned success, one thing’s for certain: this dream team is far from resting on their laurels. With melodies that tug at the heartstrings and performances that leave audiences gobsmacked, they’ve firmly established themselves as the crown jewels of Hindi television music. So here’s raising a toast—because with this lot, it’s always music to the ears!