'Manwa has been quite a journey'

Rapper and musician Panther speaks on his latest offering, Manwa, and more

- Sapna Sarfare

The name Panther is now reaching for the stars in the world of Indian music as a rapper, lyricist and music composer.

This boy from Uttar Pradesh, whose real name is Anubhav Shukla, gained fame with MTV Hustle 2.0. As a rapper, he has a distinct and diverse style, sending social messages from his life. Panther recently released his song Manwa. It is wooing listeners with a catchy tune and heart-touching lyrics. He speaks to The Free Press Journal about Manwa, his journey into music and more.

Excerpts from the interview:

What is interesting or different in Manwa?

Manwa is one of its kind because it's the headliner of a sub-genre I'm trying to create called Awadhi Pop—the Awadh version of pop music. It blends the vibrant and playful flavour of Awadhi culture into both the lyrics and the melodies. I think that alone sets it apart from the crowd, along with its catchy drops and soothing playback vibe.

What was the process of coming up with Manwa?