Guftugu With Sneha Khanwalkar | Indian Music Composer & Singer | Rekhta

Born in Indore and shaped by the creative rush of Mumbai, Sneha Khanwalkar shares a candid look at how she found her way into film music and built a voice that doesn’t chase formulas.

She speaks about her early pull towards music and films, her brief interest in animation, and why curiosity and research became central to her process. The conversation also traces key turns in her journey, including her first industry breaks, learning on the job, and the people who opened new doors for her, from Sukhwinder Singh to Piyush Mishra. She reflects on working with filmmakers like Dibakar Banerjee and how projects such as Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Gangs of Wasseypur grew out of deep listening, travel, and an eye for real voices.

Along the way, she sings snippets from her work, talks about staying mindful of appropriation, and shares how her approach has evolved in recent years, including work like Raat Akeli Hai.