Richa Chadha, Sneha Khanwalkar reunite for 'Musafiri' title track
Synopsis
Richa Chadha and Sneha Khanwalkar's reunion on 'Musafiri' is more than a title-track collaboration — it's the third time their careers have converged at a milestone, from Chadha's acting debut to her producing and now her first creator credit. The track's making was itself a co-creation: Khanwalkar laid the rhythm, Chadha wrote the words.
Key Takeaways
Richa Chadha has collaborated with composer Sneha Khanwalkar for the title track of her non-fiction series 'Musafiri' .
The two first worked together on 'Oye Lucky!
Lucky Oye!' ( 2008 ), Chadha's acting debut and Khanwalkar's composing debut.
Chadha herself wrote the lyrics for the track after Khanwalkar provided an initial rhythmic base with placeholder vocals.
Khanwalkar is only the second woman in 28 years — after Usha Khanna — to earn a nomination in her awards category.
Khanwalkar's recent Diwali track 'Puranpoli' , featuring Vijay Varma , was released on 28 October .
Richa Chadha has joined forces once again with composer-singer Sneha Khanwalkar for the title track of her upcoming non-fiction series 'Musafiri'. The collaboration marks a full-circle moment for the two artistes, who first worked together on the 2008 film 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' — Chadha's debut as an actor and Khanwalkar's breakthrough as a music composer.
A Track Built on Wanderlust
Composed and sung entirely by Sneha Khanwalkar, the 'Musafiri' title track is described as carrying the spirit of a restless traveller who refuses to be satisfied with surface-level discovery. The song came together through an organic creative exchange: Khanwalkar first offered a basic rhythmic track with placeholder 'gibberish' vocals, after which Chadha herself penned the final lyrics for recording.
'It's always fun working with Richa,' Khanwalkar said, reflecting on the ease of their creative dynamic.
What Richa Chadha Said
Chadha was effusive in her appreciation for the musician, calling her a 'lucky charm' across three milestones. 'My first film as an actor was Oye Lucky, which also marked her debut. My first film as a Producer, Girls Will Be Girls, featured a song from Sneha, and now my first as a Creator,' she said in a statement. 'She really is my lucky charm.'
Chadha also praised the texture of the composition: 'I love the humming, curious, sometimes mischievous and sometimes lullaby-like quality of the song.'
Sneha Khanwalkar's Take on 'Musafiri'
Khanwalkar described Chadha as 'an independent voice' and lauded the show's journalistic depth, saying it 'takes you through landscapes we have been watching closely but never known so deeply.' The composer credited Chadha's background in journalism as the driving force behind the series' tone.
About Sneha Khanwalkar
Khanwalkar is best known for her iconic score for 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' and her acclaimed work on 'Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1' and 'Gangs of Wasseypur Part 2'. She is only the second woman in 28 years — after Usha Khanna — to receive a nomination in her category at major awards. Most recently, she released a standalone music video titled 'Puranpoli' for Diwali on 28 October, featuring Vijay Varma, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kratex, and Ganesh Chandanshive.
With 'Musafiri' marking Chadha's first outing as a series creator, the reunion with Khanwalkar signals that their creative partnership — now spanning three distinct chapters — is far from over.
Point of View
Yet she remains underrecognised relative to her male contemporaries — a gap that the 'second woman in 28 years' statistic makes stark. Chadha stepping into the creator role, and choosing to anchor it with Khanwalkar's sound, suggests a deliberate aesthetic statement. Whether 'Musafiri' breaks through on streaming will test whether non-fiction with a literary-journalistic sensibility can find a mainstream Indian audience.
NationPress
3 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Musafiri' and who is behind it?
'Musafiri' is a non-fiction series created by actor Richa Chadha , marking her first outing as a series creator. The title track is composed and sung by musician Sneha Khanwalkar .
How did Richa Chadha and Sneha Khanwalkar first work together?
The two collaborated on the 2008 film 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' , which was both Chadha's debut as an actor and Khanwalkar's debut as a film composer. They have since worked together on Chadha's production 'Girls Will Be Girls' as well.
Who wrote the lyrics for the 'Musafiri' title track?
Richa Chadha wrote the lyrics herself. Sneha Khanwalkar first provided a rhythmic track with placeholder gibberish vocals, and Chadha penned the words over it before it was recorded.
What is Sneha Khanwalkar best known for?
Khanwalkar is best known for composing the score of 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!' and the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' films (Parts 1 and 2). She is also only the second woman in 28 years, after Usha Khanna , to receive a nomination in her awards category.
What other recent work has Sneha Khanwalkar released?
Khanwalkar released a Diwali track titled 'Puranpoli' on 28 October , featuring Vijay Varma , Vikramaditya Motwane , Kratex , and Ganesh Chandanshive . It was accompanied by a standalone music video.
