In "Chanda," Delhi-based producer and vocalist Komorebi (Tarana Marwah) delivers one of her most emotionally resonant works to date—a Hindi-language lullaby born from grief, nostalgia, and the quiet ache of memory. Named after her grandfather Karamchand, the song is a deeply personal tribute to a man slowly fading into the haze of dementia, and to the many quiet ways in which love lingers long after words fail. With its subtle, ambient production and whispery vocals reminiscent of Massive Attack, “Chanda” evokes the disorientation of memory loss while still offering comfort—like a nightlight in a darkened room.
The track marks a departure from Komorebi’s previous English-language output, rooting her sound in a language and emotional cadence closer to home. In an equally moving animated video, everyday objects—cups of tea, old furniture, Marie Gold biscuits—are reimagined as vessels of memory and spirit, gradually forming a glowing moon over a sleeping city. The visuals, directed by Arushi Kathuria with Marwah and Vedabrata Rao, perfectly match the track’s tone: soft, spectral, and deeply human. “Chanda” is not just a song—it’s an act of remembering. It arrives at a time when the world continues to grieve, quietly offering space for reflection without overwhelming sadness. Komorebi’s evolution as a storyteller is clear, and “Chanda” is a beautiful indication of where she’s headed next. This August, she’s set to appear at All About Music in Mumbai, where fans and fellow creators can expect to hear more about her upcoming projects—including the Birds and Bees EP and a concept album The Fall, which fuses music with digital comics and multimedia storytelling. As her universe continues to expand, Komorebi reminds us that the most powerful stories often begin with a whisper.