"I search for you everywhere."
Palak Rannkka is among the freshest, most exciting musicians to emerge from the Indian scene in years.
Her gorgeous voice conveys emotion, love, and heartbreak in her track ‘Tooti Hui’ (2022).
The song has captured listeners, awakened themes of longing and loss, and firmly cemented Palak’s position as a versatile artist.
Palak is originally from India but having lived in the UK, she has gained a taste of the South Asian culture that Britain represents.
By definition, South Asian groups include Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan communities.
As well as reviewing ‘Tooti Hui,’ DESIblitz exclusively spoke to Palak Rannkka about the song and what she feels it represents. You can also hear her answers.
First, let’s discover more about ‘Tooti Hui’.
Composition & Lyrics
‘Tooti Hui’ expresses the feeling of heartbreak and the sense of being defeated in love.
Some of the lyrics go: “You have become a habit to me. I search for you everywhere.
“I am only tangled in your memories.”
These lyrics can evoke a wide range of emotions in listeners, particularly those who have faced similar experiences.
This sublime track requires a despondent yet entrancing melody. The song achieves it through its soft notes and haunting beat.
The instrumentation includes drums and percussion by Ganesh Venkateshwaran and guitar and bass by Akshay Gaikwad.
The composition by Palak Rannkka is expertly crafted, leading to a heart-wrenching number.
Vocals
For this song to work, it was essential for the vocals to be memorable and soulful.
Palak Rannkka is a melodious singer, with a unique tone.
She captures the essence of loneliness and vulnerability beautifully and majestically.
The song presents Palak’s vocals in a variety of intonations, but the rhythm remains consistent, presenting its victory.
If the song was upbeat with different tempos echoing in the track, it would have arguably lost its melody.
However, Palak’s sterling composition blends with her beautiful voice and the result is an everlasting song.
A fan on YouTube comments: “Such a strong yet soothing voice! Very well done and keep going!”
This shows the popularity that Palak Rannkka amassed via ‘Tooti Hui’.
Music Video
The music video for ‘Tooti Hui’ is directed by Prithviraj Chauhan. It features Palak along with Vaibhav Deshmukh and Vinit Deshpande.
The video narrates the story of a young man being forced to meet a girl for an arranged marriage. He decides to refuse.
Palak plays the girl. In the video, the young woman is asked to sing a song by her potential suitor’s mother.
The video then moves into Palak’s rendition of ‘Tooti Hui’ and depicts scenes of the girl with her past lover.
Some of these scenes include them making pottery, and having childish fun.
The video then displays them separating, leaving a heartbroken woman behind.
Back in the present, the suitor’s mother says: “Dear, this is a little sad. Sing something happy.”
The young man interrupts and urges Palak to continue.
This music video is beautifully shot and edited, narrating a melancholically magnificent story of separation.
Palak’s Interview
Palak Rannkka also exclusively spoke to DESIblitz about ‘Tooti Hui’.
She discussed the song, her thoughts about music, and the music video. You can also hear her responses.
Play each audio clip and you can hear the actual interview answers.
Can you tell us about Tooti Hui and what it represents?
Palak explains that she wrote the song having experienced a separation and she subsequently wanted to write it down.
Her emotions included pain and she aimed to validate the experience and motivate her fans to find acceptance.
That is what Palak has reflected in the song and melody.
Can you describe the importance of having the music video correspond appropriately with the song?
Palak Rannkka highlights the experience of young Indian people being asked about getting married and she created the video with her friends.
She praised Prithviraj and Vinit for their part in the video as well as speaking highly of her co-star Vaibhav and the videographer Anish.
She reminisced about laughing with Prithviraj about arranged marriages.
This drove them to create the video around the idea of arranged marriages.
The singer explained that she was passionate about storytelling and she hoped that she represented honesty in her emotions.
What inspired you to get into music?
Palak says her maternal grandmother was invested in music and her grandmother’s lullabies were her first experiences of music.
Palak also mentions her music teacher, Carla D’Souza, who made the music feel enjoyable and she taught Palak to find her own sound as an artist.
Being from India, how do you think the UK represents South Asian culture?
Palak recognises that the UK contains a lot of South Asian people and there is a difference between being Desi in the UK and being Desi in India.
She feels that being Desi in the UK has been refreshing and has found the UK welcoming.
The singer has noticed that there is a lot of respect for South Asian culture in the UK and is hopeful due to people cheering for Desi artists.
Palak is appreciative of the fact that the Desi music scene in the UK is very vibrant.
What advice would you give young Desi women who want to come into music?
Palak stresses the importance of being authentic and embracing one’s sound.
She advises not to restrict one to a particular sound.
Above all, it is important to follow your heart, be authentic, and never fear experimentation in pushing boundaries.
What do you hope new listeners will take away from Tooti Hui?
Palak Rannkka hopes that the song validates the separation and pain that listeners may be going through.
She adds that when she feels a negative emotion, instead of holding on to anger, and moves on to acceptance and forgiveness.
Palak hopes that the song will motivate people to make peace with their lives without blame or hate.
‘Tooti Hui’ is a refined and uplifting track which people can find relatable and enchanting.
Palak makes her mark as not only a soulful singer but also as a resplendent composer.
The song conveys raw and genuine emotion and is a perfect reflection of real-life experiences.
Palak outdoes herself in the number, creating a piece of art that is sure to stay with us for years to come.
You can catch a previous interview we did with Palak Rannkka here.
Also, be sure to follow Palak’s Instagram handle and YouTube account for more great music!
Watch the music video of Tooti Hui:
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