Singer-songwriter som. is back with new music after his viral appearance on India’s Got Latent. This time, he has teamed up with vocalist Anchal Thakur for “Taari Maari Preet.”
Released through Universal Music India, the new single takes inspiration from Garba. However, it also carries a deeply emotional story.
The track offers a fresh take on the timeless love of Radha and Krishna. Instead of focusing only on romance, it explores longing, sacrifice and letting go.
Som. Moves Beyond His Viral Moment
Som. recently caught attention with his appearance on India’s Got Latent. However, he is now turning the spotlight back to his music.
“Taari Maari Preet” shows another side of him as an artist. It combines traditional Garba influences with a modern musical approach.
At the same time, storytelling remains at the heart of the song. Anchal Thakur’s expressive vocals add further emotional depth.
Together, the two artists create a track that feels festive yet melancholic.
A Fresh Take on Radha and Krishna
At its core, “Taari Maari Preet” reimagines a key moment in the Radha-Krishna story.
The song is set before Krishna leaves Vrindavan to face Kansa. Before departing, Krishna searches for Radha. He hopes to meet her one final time.
However, Radha makes a painful choice. She decides not to see him.
She knows that meeting Krishna could make their separation even harder. Therefore, she chooses distance instead.
Separation Becomes an Act of Love
In this interpretation, Radha’s absence is not rejection. Instead, it becomes an expression of love.
She understands that Krishna has a journey ahead of him. So, rather than holding him back, she chooses to let him go.
That emotional reversal gives the familiar story a different perspective.
“I wanted to explore a side of the Krishna-Radha story that we don’t often hear,” som. explained.
Usually, stories focus on Radha longing for Krishna. However, “Taari Maari Preet” turns that idea around. Here, Krishna is the one searching for Radha.
“There is so much love in that decision, even though it comes from separation,” som. added.
Anchal Thakur Connects With the Story
Meanwhile, Anchal Thakur was drawn to the emotional complexity of the song.
“What really drew me to Taari Maari Preet was the emotion behind the story,” she said.
For Thakur, the track goes beyond mythology. It also reflects emotions that remain relevant in modern relationships.
Sometimes, loving someone means accepting that you cannot hold onto them.
“Radha’s decision not to meet Krishna carries so much love and pain at the same time,” Thakur said.
As a result, her vocals bring both tenderness and sadness to the song.
Garba Meets a Contemporary Sound
Musically, “Taari Maari Preet” is rooted in Garba traditions. However, it does not sound purely traditional.
Instead, the song mixes Garba influences with contemporary production.
This combination keeps the cultural identity intact while making the track accessible to modern listeners.
Moreover, the contrast works well with the story.
Garba usually brings thoughts of celebration, colour and energetic movement. Yet, “Taari Maari Preet” uses that vibrant foundation to explore longing and separation.
Therefore, the track constantly moves between joy and sadness.
A Different Kind of Garba Song
That emotional contrast helps “Taari Maari Preet” stand apart.
On one hand, its Garba-inspired rhythm brings energy. On the other, the lyrics and story carry a sense of heartbreak.
Som.’s musical style and Thakur’s vocals help connect those two moods.
As a result, the track feels suitable for festive listening while still carrying a deeper emotional meaning.
A Timeless Story Gets a New Perspective
Radha and Krishna have inspired countless poems, songs and classical compositions over generations.
However, “Taari Maari Preet” does not simply retell their familiar story.
Instead, it focuses on one emotional question: What happens when two people in love know they must separate?
By putting Krishna’s longing at the centre, som. changes the usual perspective.
Meanwhile, Radha’s absence becomes equally important.
She stays away not because she loves Krishna less, but because she understands what seeing him again could mean.
Therefore, her decision becomes one of sacrifice, acceptance and love.
Why ‘Taari Maari Preet’ Feels Relatable
Despite its mythological setting, the song explores a universal emotion.
Relationships often involve difficult choices. Sometimes, love is about staying together. At other times, it means knowing when to let someone go.
“Taari Maari Preet” captures that conflict through Radha and Krishna.
At the same time, its modern production helps connect the centuries-old story with younger listeners.
The result is a song that feels culturally rooted without being trapped in the past.
Som. Builds on ‘India’s Got Latent’ Attention
The timing of the release is also significant.
Som.’s appearance on India’s Got Latent introduced him to a wider audience. However, viral attention can disappear quickly.
Therefore, what an artist does next matters.
With “Taari Maari Preet,” som. shifts the conversation from his viral moment to his identity as a musician.
Rather than chasing another internet trend, he has chosen a song built around storytelling and Indian musical traditions.
That move gives audiences a broader look at his artistic sensibility.
Anchal Thakur Adds Emotional Depth
Anchal Thakur also plays an important role in shaping the track.
Her vocals help communicate Radha’s emotional conflict. There is love in her decision, but there is also pain.
Meanwhile, som.’s approach gives Krishna’s longing greater prominence.
Together, their performances create two sides of the same separation.
Therefore, the collaboration feels central to the story rather than simply being a featured-vocalist pairing.
‘Taari Maari Preet’ Marks Som.’s Next Musical Step
Ultimately, “Taari Maari Preet” brings together Garba, mythology and contemporary Indian music.
The song takes a familiar Radha-Krishna story and looks at it from a less explored angle. More importantly, it turns separation into its central expression of love.
For som., the release also arrives at an important point in his journey.
After gaining viral attention through India’s Got Latent, he is now using that momentum to showcase his music and storytelling.
With Anchal Thakur adding emotional weight to the track, “Taari Maari Preet” offers listeners both rhythm and reflection.
Listen to “Taari Maari Preet” to experience som. and Anchal Thakur’s bittersweet Garba-inspired take on the timeless love of Radha and Krishna.
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Neha Nikharge is Assistant Editor at Awesome TV and a writer for AWSM Times. Neha covers Bollywood, OTT releases, celebrity interviews and pop culture for South Asian audiences in the US and around the world, and has written more than 4,500 stories for Awesome TV. Story tips and corrections: hello@awesometv.com.
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