KrantinaariThe track was born out of the detailed observations in the daily life of Krantinaari. “The most important task was to find a topic, it took me sometime to observe the problems. I realised that we are surrounded by problems and at the same time found that it is a chain that is connected and it’s the systematic issue as a whole which is interweaved,” says Krantinaari. While the song speaks the language of justice, equality and unity for women, it is also a word by a woman for a woman and to the women. The track aims at motivating and bringing all the women together to create a harmony between the genders. “Krantinaari” is not just a song but also a documentation of a woman's life in our modern time where the rapper thinks that we are trying to figure life on mars while we haven't been able to achieve humanity on the earth. The matter at hand has been dragged through ages and has reached a state of emergency.
Songs and lyrics: Ashwini Hiremath a.k.a Krantinaari Music Producer : RaaKshaS a.k.a Abhishek Shindolkar Mix Engineer : Joshua Fernandes Background Vocals: Shilpa Gulhane Background Artwork : Boomranng Studio Animation Artist : $hreshth Vyas Special thanks to Palak Joshi, MC Mawali and the entire Swadesi crew for supporting me at all times.
Krantinaari (Lyrical Video)Krantinaari2020-05-21 | The track was born out of the detailed observations in the daily life of Krantinaari. “The most important task was to find a topic, it took me sometime to observe the problems. I realised that we are surrounded by problems and at the same time found that it is a chain that is connected and it’s the systematic issue as a whole which is interweaved,” says Krantinaari. While the song speaks the language of justice, equality and unity for women, it is also a word by a woman for a woman and to the women. The track aims at motivating and bringing all the women together to create a harmony between the genders. “Krantinaari” is not just a song but also a documentation of a woman's life in our modern time where the rapper thinks that we are trying to figure life on mars while we haven't been able to achieve humanity on the earth. The matter at hand has been dragged through ages and has reached a state of emergency.
Songs and lyrics: Ashwini Hiremath a.k.a Krantinaari Music Producer : RaaKshaS a.k.a Abhishek Shindolkar Mix Engineer : Joshua Fernandes Background Vocals: Shilpa Gulhane Background Artwork : Boomranng Studio Animation Artist : $hreshth Vyas Special thanks to Palak Joshi, MC Mawali and the entire Swadesi crew for supporting me at all times.
A system built during colonial rule was never designed to nurture imagination, emotional intelligence, or freedom of thought. It was designed to create obedience. To produce labour. To reward repetition over questioning. Even today, generations continue carrying the weight of that structure without realising how deeply it shapes our self-worth, language, creativity, and relationship with knowledge itself.
This piece asks a simple but dangerous question:
What happens to a society when education becomes an imposition?
When children are taught fear before curiosity. Competition before compassion. Silence before self-expression.
“Gyan” speaks about the invisible violence of being told there is only one correct way to think, speak, learn, dream, or succeed. It speaks for the students who felt alien inside classrooms, for the artists called distractions, for the children whose intelligence could never fit inside mark sheets and rankings.
True knowledge cannot be forced. Real learning begins the moment fear disappears.
This song is also a reminder that wisdom has always existed outside institutions in communities, in oral traditions, in labour, in forests, in music, in resistance, in grandmothers’ stories, in the hands of people who were never given certificates but carried generations of knowledge within them.
Through hip-hop, we reclaim the right to question. To unlearn. To imagine differently.
“Gyan” by Krantinaari x Kikomba Mix & Master by Cage
This is not rebellion against education. This is rebellion against conditioning.
Listen carefully.FUNKAR | KRANTINAARI X JVIBES X ZEUX ft. Deepak ThyagiKrantinaari2025-06-25 | 🎵 Funkar – Krantinaari A poetic voyage through rhythm, voice, and spirit—where every verse is an anthem of identity, resistance, and growth.
🔥 Hook: “Saare mausam base mere bheetar Shanti gungunate mere Geet ab Manzar badal denge saare soch sab Funkar hoon—mera jene dhang alag”
This track is a celebration of the #Funkar within – the artist who crafts their own journey, reshaping every season of inner self, guiding silence into song, and lighting the world with a uniquely personal rhythm.
💫 Funkar: The Artist’s Way A creator who breathes new life into words & melody
One who journeys through inner landscapes
Resistance in craft, power in presence
Every performance is a declaration of authenticity
🎙️ Artist & Team Credits Performed & Recorded by: Krantinaari
Production: Jvibes & Zeux Music
Guitars: Deepak Thyagi
Video Documentation: Aryaman Singh Colour grading : Dataram, Meena and Ujjwal
➕ Bonus Notes 🎧 Original Composition • Lyrics & Verse in Hindi (Latin Script) 🔗 Connect with us: • Instagram: @krantinaari_
👇 Let us know in the comments: What line or lyric in “Funkar” moved you the most, and why?
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LYRICS Krodh badhe, nafrat ghere, Laalach ki aadat gehri.
When anger rises, Hate surrounds, The habit of greed deepens.
Jab maan vichlit ho, Tan apnaye chanchal reet, Bhulakar samay ka geet.
When the mind wavers, The body adopts a fickle nature, Forgetting the song of time.
Do dhaari talwar krodh ki, Faila dar, jung bana tyohar, Chhoote parivar, khunkhar vyavahar, Lahu ka badhta tanav.
A two-edged sword of anger, Spreads fear, turns war into a festival, Families are torn apart, violence becomes behavior, Blood pressure rises in the heat of rage.
Dikhta lal talab, Seekhe na janab, Kohre mein uda bhav ka jahaz, Chhap chhode hinsa ka, Aisa krodh ka kathor pravas.
The lake turns red, People refuse to learn, In the fog, the ship of emotions sails, Leaving behind a trail of violence, Such is the harsh journey of anger.
Jatata adhikar, Goonjti ahankar ki awaaz, Vartalap karein garv se bhara, Na hota usse khand ka ehsaas.
Expressing authority, Echoing the voice of ego, Conversations filled with pride, Unaware of the destruction caused.
Hinsa ka janm, Gulami ka roop naya bana.
The birth of violence, Creates a new form of slavery.
Door ho gaya manushta se, Asatya mein satya dooba, dhoondta.
Distanced from humanity, Truth is submerged in lies, searching for itself.
Karuna kho kar baatein se unban, asatya sambandh, ghrinit sangat, anuchit samajh, ye Niraadari ki aadat.
Compassion is lost, words turn into fights, False relationships, vile company, and misunderstandings, It becomes a habit of disrespect.
Saara krodh ka kaaran, Dhoka diya kiya vishwas dharan, Na koi praman, jana ne iman, tol mol ne ko nahi koi sadhan.
The cause of all anger and accidents, Is gaining trust through betrayal, No evidence, people lost faith, Never understood the weight of it all.
Laalach mein hota ghayal, Sambhal ke chal, Fatse lagegi gusse ki tarak, Na samjhega tu koi farak.
In greed, we get wounded, Walk carefully, You’ll get caught in the web of anger, And won’t even notice the difference.
HOOK: Main hoon krodh, Main hoon chinta, Main hoon laalach, Main hoon jalan.
I am anger, I am worry, I am greed, I am jealousy.
Darr bhar kar kabza karoon tera dimaag, Bhag na paayega, ho jaayega bimar.
Filling you with fear, I take over your mind, You won't escape, you'll fall ill.
Tarak talap se kabu karoon teri saans, Haath se phislega, utega sabpe vishwas.
I’ll control your breath with desire and greed, Everything will slip from your grasp, and you’ll lose trust in everyone.
Krodh ka aagman hanikaarak, Bana aag se khelne ka kaaran, Akramak roop liya dharan, Vinashak vichar tha uska sadhan.
The arrival of anger is harmful, It’s like playing with fire, Aggression becomes its form, Destruction is its tool.
Shanti ka bhasma, Dikhta dhong ka pan, Bikta keemti samay, Tol ke atmabal.
Peace turns to ashes, Diplomacy appears as a façade, Precious time is wasted, As you weigh your self-worth.
Choos leta hosh aur samajh, Safal hogi jab ashmit hogi teri hawas.
It sucks away your wisdom and understanding, Your lust will succeed when your passion turns endless.
Tadap, talap, tharak, Nash karake, na fark.
Desperation, craving, lust, It will destroy you without any concern.
Dimag ka kala kona le baitha, krodh ka khilona, Dil ki oorja ko dooshit karta, jhalakta rang ghinauna.
Sitting in the dark corner of your mind is anger’s toy, Contaminating the energy of your heart, reflecting a vile color.
Samajh lena jab dard peeda bane jeevan ki disha, Ahankari keeda nasht kare teri atmik mitti ki dasha.
Understand when pain becomes the direction of your life, The worm of ego will destroy the fertility of your soul.
Fitoor se jeete door, Guroor ko deke chooth, Yojana mein sirf maar-peet loot, Khoj na paayega usmai asliyat aur junoon.
You live far from passion, Setting your pride free, In your schemes, there's only violence and greed, You won’t find reality or passion in any of this.
Zaroori hai jaana, zalim gusse ki avdharna ko, Vash mein kar, warna soche bina maar degi woh.
It’s necessary to understand this ruthless concept of anger, Take control of it, or it will kill you without a second thought.ROOTS | KRANTINAARI x C4GE ft. BRECILLAKrantinaari2024-05-21 | The Story of Roots What are we without our roots and culture? They are the essence of our identity, the foundation upon which we build our lives. I see culture as more than just a set of traditions; it's a precious parcel of time, a spine that guides us through the ages. It binds us together, nourishing the very essence of humanity.
Culture is like a constant exchange of ideas, fostering growth and evolution within our societal systems. It's through this exchange that we learn to live in harmony and synchronization with one another.
For me, culture is not merely a subset of religion; rather, it's a way of life without authoritarian constraints. It's about freedom of expression, embracing diversity, and celebrating the richness of human experience.
The concept of roots urges us to pause and reflect, to rediscover ourselves and acknowledge the origins of our existence. It's about embracing where we come from and understand how it shapes who we are today.
In the symphony of life, we often find ourselves pondering our place in the world. Am I where I belong? What's my purpose here? How do others perceive me? These questions weave through the fabric of our existence, forming the essence of our being.
As individuals, we carry the weight of responsibility within our environments. Our actions ripple through the collective consciousness, shaping the world around us. And yet, equally significant is the response of society to our presence. The whispers of conversations, the echoes of opinions—they all contribute to my narrative.
Each voice, each perspective adds a new layer to my story, enriching the tapestry of my lives. While walking through this journey I learn to embrace the complexities, the uncertainties, and the beauty of my existence. Together, I want to redefine and redesign our spaces to make them safe to live with freedom.
MUSIC TEAM
Lyrics and performance : ASHWINI HIREMATH AKA KRANTINAARI Music production and mix master engineer : GANESH MURTHI AKA C4GE Vocal arrangement, saxophone and special featuring: Brecilla D'souza Rrecording studio : Zone jaune records, Yellow Zone, Reunion Island
VIDOE TEAM Cinematography : Abhimanyu Ulhas, Aklesh Sutar and Ganesh Murthi Special women featuring : Lutheran World Relief Women empowerment in agriculture and Younus Yousuf. Edited by : Aryaman Singh
Production and set design BIG THANKS TO SHEDWYN : Frequency of nature
SPECIAL THANKS TO PULP ART STUDIO, Gainsville U.S.A MUCH LOVE TO ONEBEAT 2023
A song by your homegirl Krantinaari.
All song rights reserved.PCOS | Mat Le StressKrantinaari2024-02-25 | Welcome to my latest music video, where I tackle a topic close to my heart: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. As a woman navigating the complexities of daily life, PCOS adds another layer of challenges, affecting one in every five Indian women. From irregular periods to more serious health risks like diabetes and heart disease, PCOS presents a unique set of hurdles.
But instead of letting it define me, I've chosen to speak out through my music. As an emerging artist and activist in the hip-hop scene, I use my platform to shed light on important issues like feminism and sustainability. And when I was diagnosed with PCOS myself, I knew I had to share my story.
In this anthem, I address the isolation, self-rejection, and depression that often accompany PCOS. From its discovery to its destruction, I want to break the silence surrounding this common yet misunderstood disorder. Society may judge us for not fitting into narrow standards of femininity, but I refuse to let that hold me back.
So, join me in embracing our strength and resilience as cysters. Let's ignore the judgments and focus on our healing journey. This video is more than just a song—it's a declaration of empowerment, solidarity, and support. Together, we can break free from the stigma and reclaim our queendom.
SONG CREDITS Vocals: Ashwini Hiremath Hook Vocals: Pratika Prabhune aka MC PEP Producer: Abhishek Menon aka Naarcist and Anushka Manchanda aka Nuka Mix & Master: Shikar Manchanda aka Rakis Project Guide: Aklesh Sutar aka MC Mawali (Swadesi)
VIDEO CREDITS Director: Kalyani Kulkarni DOP: Ashwin Pakhrot Executive Producer: Ankita Panchal Creative Producer: Shibika Suresh Executive Producer (Vitamin Stree): Mohit Bhasin Editorial – Vitamin Stree: Maanvi and Nayanika Nambiar Line Producer: Lavindra Gaikwad Assistant Art Director: Jitendra Sahu Assistant Producers: Sonali Bisht and Kate Cardoz Camera Operator: Himanshu Gaur Focus Puller: Shobhnath Nandlal Yadav Onset Sound Recordist: Pramod Sawant Hair & Makeup: Deep Narayan Shah and Sapna Jaiswal Head Spot: Sunil Mishra Offline Edit: M Shrinivas Rao Graphic Design: Esha Agarwal and Abha Dasgupta Animation Studio: Lucia Entertainment Grading Artist: Prathavish Hegde Sound Mix: Chinmay Agharkar Legal – Vitamin Stree: Shria Tikoo and Shubhangi Dwivedi Business Development – Vitamin Stree: Nidhi Mathur Camera Equipment: SA Vision Light Equipment: Lighthouse Film Service Location Courtesy: Gallant Sports, Andheri West Cast: Ashwini Hiremath aka Krantinaari, Mahima Noelle Moses, Pratika Prabhune, Preeti Sutar, Tamanna JaisinghaniAnushasan performed by Krantinaari | Produced by C4GEKrantinaari2023-08-18 | Audio Credits: Track: Anushasan Artist: Krantinaari Lyrics: Krantinaari Music Production: C4GE Guitars Recorded: Aryaman Singh Mixing Engineer: C4GE Mastering Engineer: C4GE
Video Credits:
Directed by: Abhimanyu Ullas, Aryaman Singh, Aadish George Shot by: Abhimanyu Ullas, Aryaman Singh, Aadish George Edited by: Abhimanyu Ullas, Aryaman Singh, Aadish George
Dancer: Vibha Kardnad
Special Thanks to Paul Mendes and Alton Dsouza
Krantinaari lives in her own world of observation. She imagines her surroundings like a moving
image (a film). A film that has a running past besides her, and present that she keeps stepping in
and out from. She takes references from her experience as an army NCC cadet and imagines her
current story in the box of the past. She morphs into a news reporter role in Anushasan,
although she doesn't adapt the attire of a standard reporter externally, but tries to portray
issues of her surroundings through that role. Her observations address intense issues of dangerous innovation like the nuclear bomb by Oppenheimer, and she addresses
cyber threats by bots and hackers, addresses the chemical drug abuse, the controlling media,
the mental health issues due to social media, and other such subjects.We have become ‘a Race
of a Rat race.’ as though we’re put in a box and covered in. Anushasan means disciplining
oneself at all given times leading to a rigid life.
She chooses a very fresh path of experimenting with a new genre of grime that is hitting the
roots of the underground hip hop scene. Krantinaari takes on grime first-hand, so that it’s not
limited or becomes a male-dominated music genre. After rigorous back and forth in the creation
of this song, it led to creating the bass line for the song herself. C4GE aka Ganesh Murthi
motivated her to try her hands on creating a bassline for this song. He made her step ahead to
access her army vocal commands to achieve the sound he created. Krantinaari and C4GE, not
fully satisfied, stumbled upon Aryaman Singh’s effort with the guitar line that occasionally
helped to fill in the song perfectly.WILD STYLE | Krantinaari x Manasi Nene | Produced by C4GEKrantinaari2023-05-31 | Wild style is a special song crafted to encourage young children to take up graffiti as an art form to express themselves. A fresh perspective on graffiti from the lens of a women. Combining 2 elements of Hip Hop : Beatbox and Rap.
Krantinaari last update is she will be performing at the Roskilde festival in Denamrk making history by being the first indian to perform at this festival. She is also working on a few exciting music projects that will showcase her experiments of combing Hip-Hop with other music genres.
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Song credits: Written and performed by Krantinaari Beatbox performed by Manasi Nene Produced, mixed and mastered by C4GE
Video Credits : Animation by : Aklesh Sutar aka MC Mawali Illustration by : Ashwini Hiremath, KN Productions and Studio3pointer Edited by : Studio3pointer Recorded at Venta Black, Andheri, Mumbai
#Krantinaari #wildstyle #indianhiphop #graffiti #music #hiphop #hiphopmusicINDRADHANUSH | KRANTINAARI x J.Vibes x Max I Million | Shilpa GulhaneKrantinaari2022-02-04 | Listen and download 'Indradhanush' now on: orcd.co/indradhanush
Indradhanush is a song that is inspired by a very beautiful quote by J Krishnamurti which says - “The highest form of human intelligence is to observe without judgement.”
Krantinaari was deeply inspired by the quote when she wrote this song. The song begins with a verse in Kannada, her native tongue. The story starts with reimagining a dream sequence, where a mother is telling a story to a child in a dark room, and the story is about the world outside the window they are sitting by. The mother mentions a lot of facts about the world which include carbon emissions, the negative impact of humans on nature, the changing tides of human behaviour, and how we are becoming more selfish, cropping down the roots of humanity.
A contrast can be seen in the second part of the story, spoken in Hindi. The child enters, and dives into an observatory with examples in nature. The story speaks of the depiction of the whole relationship between nature and the subconscious, while attempting to paint a picture in the listener’s mind. Entering that state of mind would mean ultimate peace.
#IndianHipHop #Krantinaari #IndradhanushKRANTINAARI OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOKrantinaari2022-01-25 | The track was born out of the detailed observations in the daily life of Krantinaari. “The most important task was to find a topic, it took me sometime to observe the problems. I realised that we are surrounded by problems and at the same time found that it is a chain that is connected and it’s the systematic issue as a whole which is interweaved,” says Krantinaari. While the song speaks the language of justice, equality and unity for women, it is also a word by a woman for a woman and to the women. The track aims at motivating and bringing all the women together to create a harmony between the genders. “Krantinaari” is not just a song but also a documentation of a woman's life in our modern time where the rapper thinks that we are trying to figure life on mars while we haven't been able to achieve humanity on the earth. The matter at hand has been dragged through ages and has reached a state of emergency.
Good things take time! One needs to be consistent and dedicated to the vision they began with. Krantinaari was dreamt in the way its been showcased here, it has taken 1.5 years and many many travel logs to get here. Thankful to each and everyone who is part of this video and Krantinaari's journey.
Songs and lyrics: Ashwini Hiremath a.k.a Krantinaari Music Producer : RaaKshaS a.k.a Abhishek Shindolkar Mix Engineer : Joshua Fernandes Background Vocals: Shilpa Gulhane Background Artwork : Boomranng Studio Animation Artist : $hreshth Vyas Special thanks to Palak Joshi, MC Mawali and the entire Swadesi crew for supporting me at all times.
Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/krantinaari Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krantinaarim... Twitter: twitter.com/krantinaari_Genesis | Krantinaari x Ladies First | ft.J. VibesKrantinaari2021-05-09 | Its the 21st century but we hear and face so many disastrous situations where women are helpless. All the suppression, according to me will reduce if we have more presence; be it the street or the surrounding. The ratio of men and women is so drastic, and that’s why we are here still facing patriarchy and misogyny. To make women's presence a natural part of the surrounding is the attempt of this artwork.
THE GENESIS The formation of nature, the fact of creation, the process of birth-giving on our planet is symbolised with a female. Genesis is about the morphosis of the same. The beautiful merger of nature and the feminine is what is depicted here. The energy and power is expressed through the colours. Togetherness is brought out through the details in this mural. Women in multiple forms shown here helps make it relatable to every female possible. The act of coming together through art for the community makes it more powerful, because its not just brushes and paints we connect through, but also the larger force and energies. Which is the major intention of the painting. Let’s increase the presence of women to smash the patriarchy, let the world collectively get used to more powerful women.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Demyth | Paragi Manjrekar | Ameya Majalkar | Pretti Sutar | Mahima Jana | Akshay Chandran | Sarah Almeida | Mikhail Miranda | Shejal Sharma | Gurish Ambekar | Tasheer Khan | Himanshu Panchal | Zico Fern | Munnaazza | Anne | Afsha and the whole marol art village community artist. Big thanks to ladies first for giving me this opportunity to take over the streets. Big shout out to each and everyone who visited the space.Krantinaari x PrabhuNeigh - Discovery to Destruction | Ft. DJ URIKrantinaari2021-02-19 | Stream / Download 'Discovery to Destruction' here: lnk.to/D2D
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‘Discovery to Destruction’ Single Credits:: Written and performed by Krantinaari Produced by PrabhuNeigh Featuring DJ Uri Mixed by Sahir Nawab and PrabhuNeigh Mastered by Sahir Nawab
Video shot and edited by Pratika Distributed through Elements Agency India
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'Discovery to Destruction' is originally a self-published book by Krantinaari, a.k.a Ashwini Hiremath. This book is a documentation of personal narratives from different aspects of the world. The book talks about how needs change to wants, and wants change to greed, which leads to the destruction of the planet, and humankind.
Krantinaari didn’t want to stop with just the publishing of the book. She wanted to take a step forward and decided to pen down verses on the same topic. The song addresses very important topics based on our global path to success and our downfall. It questions, creating awareness and understanding about farmer suicides in India, the education system, social media and the youth and the brain drain. Krantinaari has noted observations on how we have become blind followers of the system without questioning it even once. We have lost the understanding of humanity which worries her the most, resulting in creation of this song.
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