Patna-born singer Nishant Mukta became an internet sensation after performing his viral Bhojpuri hit UP Wali Laiki on Netflix’s I-Popstar Volume 2. The catchy song got mentors Neha Kakkar, King, and Aditya Rikhari dancing. Nishant successfully merged regional Bhojpuri lyrics with a contemporary pop style, winning over many new fans.
Nishant Mukta's Bhojpuri hit UP Wali Laiki got Netflix's I-Popstar Volume 2 mentors Neha Kakkar, King and Aditya Rikhari dancing
Nishant Mukta not only slayed the stage of Netflix's music reality show I-Popstar, but he even left the nation swaying with his now-viral Bhojpuri hit UP Wali Laiki. The Patna-born vocalist introduced a regional sound to the OTT platform, merging Bhojpuri lyrics with contemporary pop delivery. The enthusiastic version left the show's mentors Neha Kakkar, Aditya Rikhari and KING grooving and in awe, requesting him to repeat it. Clips of the performance rapidly spread like wildfire on social media, making Nishant an internet sensation. The song has ever since, racked up millions of views on YouTube. So who is Nishant Mukta and what makes UP Wali Laiki a hit?
Who is Nishant Mukta?
Singer and songwriter Nishant Mukta is a Patna-based rising star who has recently created a buzz for introducing Bhojpuri music to a major reality-show stage. For many fans, Nishant is a relatively new face as compared to the established Bhojpuri music artists like Pawan Singh and Khesari Lal Yadav and it was his I-Popstar performance that introduced him to a broader audience.
Even though there's relatively little in the public record regarding his early life, musical training and career, his latest performance has firmly put the focus on his singing and lyrics. His style blends the comfort of regional-language music with a contemporary sound that might appeal to a younger demographic.
Netflix's I-POPSTAR Volume 2 has Neha Kakkar, Aditya Rikhari and KING as mentors
What is UP Wali Laiki?
Nishant's catchy Bhojpuri tune is titled UP Wali Laiki Se Pyar Ho Gayil. The song is set on a lighthearted romantic premise about a young man from Bihar who falls in love with a girl from Uttar Pradesh. Its lively lyrics, catchy rhythm and conversational Bhojpuri flavour give it a readily recognisable regional identity. Part of the appeal of the song is its musical presentation. Instead of just a traditional Bhojpuri arrangement, Nishant performs it with a pop style and strong stage energy. The outcome is a blend of regional storytelling with modern entertainment.
Nishant is recognised as the singer, lyricist and composer of the song. Shamir Tandon is credited as the music director. It was released as part of I-Popstar Hindi Vol. 2.
Nishant Mukta won the hearts of Neha Kakkar and King
Nishant's performance on I-Popstar Vol 2 was a talking point not just because of the song but also the reaction it got on stage. Mentors Neha Kakkar and King were clearly lost in the groove, bouncing and jumping to the tune as he performed. The enthusiastic reaction gave it a bonus entertainment moment and the judges' enthusiasm helped get the clip noticed online. Nishant was even told to perform all over again, a sign of how much the song had charged up the crowd.
UP Wali Laiki goes viral on YouTube and social media
After the broadcast, footage of Nishant's performance began to go viral on social media, with listeners responding to the catchy refrain and distinct Bhojpuri flavour of the song. As of October 11, the song's video topped 9.1 million views on YouTube in just over a week.
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