Ritviz Drops ‘DHA’, First Single From Upcoming Album Kurta Saree

Indian independent music’s most recognizable voice, Ritviz, is back with a fresh soundscape. The singer, songwriter, and producer unveiled DHA on September 19, 2025 — the first single from his highly anticipated album Kurta Saree. Known for blending Indian classical influences with modern electronic music, Ritviz continues to push boundaries with a track that is both rooted in tradition and steeped in global club culture.

The Tabla Meets Club Beats

At the heart of DHA lies the resonant sound of the tabla. For Ritviz, this wasn’t just a stylistic choice but a deeply personal one. “DHA is a song that’s been in my head for years. It all started with this one sound, the ‘Dha’ from the tabla. It’s the next sound I would hear in the mornings after my mom’s

singing, my dad playing the tabla! I wanted to take that simple, joyful sound and make it the heartbeat of an electronic song,” he explained. The track blends elements of synth-pop, EDM, bass house, and UK garage, creating a sonic experience that feels global yet unmistakably Indian. With evocative lines like “kya meri yaad aati haina?” and “aare more angana, piya ghar aaja”, the song explores themes of longing, reunion, and homecoming — ideas that resonate with the overarching identity of Kurta Saree.

The Visual Storytelling

Adding another layer to the single is its visual identity, designed by AI artist Prateek Arora. The artwork features a figure in a kurta and sneakers, tying a saree like a cape — an image that perfectly encapsulates Ritviz’s approach of fusing the traditional with the contemporary.

“DHA, and Ritviz’s music generally, has navigated many worlds, and in this song he speaks about navigating many selves,” Arora shared. “I wanted to keep the imagery theatrical, drawing from his identity as a performer, but also grounded. It’s about an artist thinking about what he’s been, and what he wants to be next. That especially resonated with me.”

The Next Chapter: Kurta Saree

For Ritviz, Kurta Saree is a deliberate step forward. “The entire album is about taking something so traditional and making it feel so new,” he said. “After years of being locked up in my bedroom producing, perfecting this new sound, I’m so excited to finally be releasing new music again. It feels like a homecoming, and it feels right to do it with Bacardi, a partner who has been with me since the very beginning of my journey.”

Ritviz’s Journey So Far

Since his breakout viral hit Udd Gaye in 2017, Ritviz has become a mainstay in India’s indie-electronic landscape. His collaborations, from Baaraat with Nucleya (2021) to Mimmi (2022) and Mehrbaan with Hasan Raheem (2024), have consistently brought Indian identity into dialogue with global soundscapes.

With DHA marking the beginning of a new era, Ritviz seems poised to once again redefine what Indian indie-pop can sound like. Kurta Saree promises to be an album of fusion, duality, and reinvention — and if DHA is any indication, it may be his most personal and expansive project yet.