How indie singer Dikshant turned wedding emotions into a song

How indie singer Dikshant turned wedding emotions into a song

Indie singer-songwriter Dikshant was casually browsing wedding videos on social media when a thought struck him: could a song reshape the narrative around marriage? “A bride leaves her parents’ home to build a life with new people in a different household. We rarely acknowledge what she gives up in that transition,” he says, explaining the inspiration behind Saajan, his new wedding song written from the groom’s perspective.

In Saajan, the groom addresses the bride not with “my home” but “our home”, emphasising togetherness and shared commitment. The song acknowledges the bride’s emotions and the profound shift that comes with marriage.

Cover photo | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

For the Mumbai-based singer, music has always been a way to foster empathy. He grew up in a chawl in Colaba, where music formed an integral part of daily life. “In a chawl, music isn’t just for festivals or special occasions. People use it to express emotions,” he says.

From singing at banjo parties, birthdays and anniversaries to community celebrations during Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri, Dikshant absorbed a wide range of cultural influences. “The community spirit was strong — not just during festivals, but in moments of joy and hardship,” he recalls.

Dikshant’s songs are marked by simple and relatable lyrics | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement