Twin Strings Unveil ‘Mahi Mere Mahi’, an ode to trendy love-OxBig News Network

All 4 members of Twin Strings are engineers — a default dream and requirement for each Indian. Twins Sagar and Sahil realised their musical calling early however dutifully accomplished their levels earlier than diving in. Their cousin, Mohit Deen, was at all times a part of the plan. When they contacted Manav, one other engineering graduate, he thought he was becoming a member of as their keyboardist. Instead, they handed him the mic. And identical to that, Twin Strings was born.

In a music trade that thrives on technique, construction, and sonic branding, Twin Strings is refreshingly spontaneous. They name themselves “an accidental band.” Their journey started with late-night jam periods and collaborative instincts that advanced into one thing a lot greater than any of them had anticipated.

Joining over a video name, the members of Twin Strings exude camaraderie and heat as they discuss their newest single, ‘Mahi Mere Mahi’, mirror on their journey thus far, and share what’s subsequent on the horizon.

“We never planned to form a band,” says Sahil. “We were just making music together — me, Sagar, and our cousin Mohit. Through collaborations, we met Manav, our star guy.”

Each member of Twin Strings brings a definite energy to the desk. Manav is now the band’s lead vocalist and co-producer. Sahil handles music preparations and is the inventive mind behind their signature mashups, whereas additionally enjoying the keyboard stay. Sagar is the visible storyteller — directing, filming, and enhancing all their movies, along with enjoying the guitar on stage. Mohit is the tech wizard, managing sound engineering, mixing, and mastering, whereas additionally serving because the band’s percussionist.

Song from the center

Their newest observe, ‘Mahi Mere Mahi’, is quick changing into the marriage anthem of the season. But its origins are private. “I got married three months back,” shares Sagar. “I wanted to do something special, and we thought, why not make a song for my wedding?” Written by lyricist Aditya Sharma, who beforehand penned hits like ‘Heeriye’, the tune was formed via many conversations. “They asked me how I met my partner and what our love story was like. And ours was a story without grand gestures — just something that flowed naturally,” says Sagar. “That’s what the song reflects. When I played it for my wife, she was in tears. Watching her made me emotional.”

Sahil recollects the emotional influence vividly. “We were driving back after the vidai, and the song was playing in the car. Everyone was emotional, especially during the final alaap section. It is special for all of us.”

Members of Twin Strings
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Given the tune’s deep emotional and social resonance, would the band contemplate creating a complete album, themed round weddings?

“We perform at a lot of weddings,” says Manav. “And ‘Mahi Mere Mahi’ fits perfectly for those moments. The response has been incredibly heartwarming, and it has inspired us to explore more songs for special occasions.” Sagar provides, “We are already hearing from couples planning weddings in 2025 and 2026, telling us they want this song to be part of their big day.”

“Our earlier track, ‘Barish Ka Asar’, was also a popular choice,” Mohit notes. “It was used by many couples, including celebrities. So ‘Mahi Mere Mahi’ might just be the next big one.”

Despite the success of their romantic tracks, the band insists there isn’t a mounted method. “We have never really worked with a plan,” says Manav. “Everything has been organic. But yes, people do know us for our mellow, soothing, romantic sound. That said, we are also exploring more upbeat, feel-good music now, like something you would enjoy on a road trip.”

Lounge music

The band’s in style YouTube sequence Twin Strings Lounge was born out of admiration for Coke Studio. “We have been fans of Coke Studio for a long time,” says Sagar. “Then we thought, why not do something of our own? We wanted to reinterpret the songs we love, add our texture, and give them our vibe.”

The sequence started with Sufiyana Sham and has featured collaborations with artistes like Aparshakti Khurana, Sukriti and Prakriti Kakar, and others. “People loved it so much that they asked us to make it a series. It all happened organically,” Sagar provides.

Will the Twin Strings Lounge quickly characteristic authentic tracks? “Okay, now you are just revealing our plans!” laughs Sahil. “We are planning to present original compositions in the Lounge format.” 

When it comes to selecting covers, the band follows a easy rule: they choose what they love. “For the longest time, we just covered the songs we liked,” says Manav. “Maybe just one or two were based on what was trending. Otherwise, it’s always been from the heart.”

As Twin Strings continues to evolve, the band stays proudly genre-fluid. “We are in a phase of experimenting with sounds — from mellow acoustic to ‘80s synth, funk, and even electronic dance music,” says Sahil. For Manav, it’s about embracing the total spectrum of their manufacturing abilities with out being boxed right into a single class. And whereas collaborations and extra musicians are at all times welcome, Sagar assures that the core quartet stays “self-contained” — a tight-knit unit with the liberty to discover, innovate, and preserve delivering music that resonates.