Actress and singer Tia Bajpai has opened up about the making of her new horror music video FANAA, calling the shoot 'a completely different experience' that pushed her beyond the boundaries of a conventional music release. The video, described as India's first horror music video, features music by Arian Romal and blends eerie visuals with a cinematic narrative.

What Tia Said About the Shoot

Reflecting on the creative process, Bajpai said, 'Shooting FANAA was a completely different experience for me because we were trying to create something that feels like more than just a music video. The atmosphere, the visuals and the emotions of the character required me to completely immerse myself in that world.'

She added that the intensity on set, far from being a deterrent, was part of what made the project memorable. 'There were moments on set that were genuinely intense, but that is also what made the experience exciting and memorable,' she said.

The Emotional Core Beneath the Horror

Bajpai believes the project will resonate with audiences not just for its horror aesthetic but for the emotional depth woven into the story. 'I think audiences will connect with FANAA because beneath the horror and suspense, there is a strong emotional layer to the story. It keeps you curious, makes you feel something and hopefully stays with you even after the video ends,' she said.

The video represents a deliberate departure from the music industry's predominantly romance and performance-driven formats, combining horror, suspense and soulful music to deliver what the team describes as an immersive cinematic experience.

A Growing Trend in Indian Music Videos

FANAA reflects a broader shift in how Indian artists are approaching music video storytelling. Genre-bending formats — moving away from song-and-dance structures into narrative-driven visual pieces — have been gaining traction. Notably, this is among the first attempts to bring full-fledged horror into the music video format in India.

For Bajpai, best known for her role in the 2011 film Haunted – 3D, the project is a continuation of her creative evolution. She had earlier spoken about her single Number 1, describing how it allowed her to experiment with her artistry as a singer, actor and lyricist — and FANAA appears to extend that multi-disciplinary ambition further.

What to Expect

FANAA combines music by Arian Romal with a visual narrative that leans into dread and suspense. The production team reportedly aimed to create a viewing experience that lingers — closer to a short horror film than a standard promotional clip. With Bajpai's background in horror cinema, the project brings a degree of genre credibility that distinguishes it from novelty releases.