Bijli

Bijli is a single by Indian composer and multi-instrumentalist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. Sharma released the track independently on October 30, 2022 as a standalone digital single. The composition serves as Sharma’s exploration of fusion between traditional Indian classical elements and contemporary electronic production.

The single features one track titled Bijli, which runs for approximately four minutes. Sharma composed, produced, and performed all instrumental parts, blending sitar and tanpura textures with synthesized basslines and rhythmic programming. The title translates to \"lightning\" in Hindi, reflecting the track’s dynamic shifts between meditative alap-inspired sections and percussive, groove-driven climaxes. No vocalists or additional collaborators appear on the recording.

Bijli emerged as part of Sharma’s broader work in reinterpreting raga structures through modern studio techniques. The artist distributed the single via digital platforms including streaming services and bandcamp, though no physical media or accompanying visuals were issued. Critical reception and commercial performance details remain undocumented in available sources.

The release follows Sharma’s pattern of self-releasing experimental works, with prior projects including collaborations under the Indian Classical Network collective. No official label backed the single, and Sharma retained full creative control over the final mix and mastering. The track’s metadata confirms its classification as a single rather than an EP or album component.