Welcome to Our First Find – your newest obsession for digging up Indian music's most unexpected gems, iconic firsts, and blink-and-you-miss-it debuts. And to kick things off? We've got an absolute banger. Cue the dhols, the hair flips, and a surprise shave — it’s Sona Mahapatra’s “Aaja Ve” from her fiery debut album Sona.
This track is a raw, rhythmic explosion powered by Sona’s unmistakable vocals, infused with folk-rock energy and unapologetic swagger. With music by Ram Sampath and lyrics by Munna Dhiman, Aaja Ve doesn’t just ask you to listen — it dares you to feel and move. It's the kind of track that hits you in the gut and then pulls you onto the dance floor.
But the real kicker? The music video stars a fresh-faced Rajkummar Rao as a shy school teacher — and Vijay Varma, yes that Vijay Varma, in what might just be one of his earliest screen appearances. Long before he was serving layered performances in Mirzapur and Darlings, here he is, owning the floor of a tiny barbershop, razor in hand, giving a customer a shave while absolutely grooving. It’s bizarre, brilliant, and yes, totally iconic.
There’s something wildly nostalgic about seeing Vijay Varma in this avatar — no serious stares, no gritty monologues — just pure unfiltered joy. He’s vibing, dancing, moustache-combing, and living his best small-town-musical life. Throw in Sona’s bold on-screen presence, and Aaja Ve becomes a certified desi indie time capsule.
So here’s to unearthing more forgotten firecrackers like this. Our First Find is all about celebrating the before-they-were-famous magic — the overlooked anthems, the unexpected castings, and those moments that remind us why we fell in love with music and cinema in the first place. And if Aaja Ve is anything to go by — we’re only just getting warmed up.
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