Vishal Mishra’s name has become synonymous with catchy hooks that stick in your head the moment you hear them. After a shaky start in 2016 with Tamil’s Devi—later dubbed Tutak Tutak Tutiya in Hindi—he kept hustling, layering melodies that eventually snagged a spot in Qarib Qarib Singlle.
But the real twist came when Mishra faced a wall at Indian Idol, a show that had become a rite of passage for aspiring singers. He recalls, “I’d been rejected nearly from all auditions. Now when I see people singing my songs on reality shows on television, it feels really great.” That viral meme of him as the 'reject' turned into his calling card, and daily messages of inspiration kept him moving forward.
Then came Kabir Singh in 2019, where his break‑through track “Kaise Hua” cracked the top ten charts and earned him Filmfare and IIFA nods. The song didn’t just soundtrack a film; it became an anthem for a generation.
Fast‑forward to September 25, and Mishra is back in the limelight as the composer of Chhathi Maiya, the lead single from Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s first on‑screen pairing. Directed by Deepak Kumar Misra and produced by Shobha and Ektaa Kapoor under Balaji Telefilms, the film promises a blend of romance, drama, and the duo’s chemistry.
‘Chhathi Maiya’ itself is a high‑tempo celebration of devotion, weaving traditional folk motifs with modern pop beats. The track has already outperformed many contemporaries on streaming platforms, amassing over 50 million streams across Spotify and Gaana in just a week. Social media buzzed with memes, and the song even made it onto the Top 10 of the Indian radio charts.
So, if you’re looking for a soundtrack that’s as bold as it is infectious, Mishra’s newest creation delivers. The film’s release on September 25 promises to keep his rise from rejection to royalty well under the spotlight—witness it for yourself. Verdict: Vishal Mishra’s journey from Indian Idol rejection to chart‑topper proves that persistence can hit all the right notes.