With music often seen as the backbone of Indian cinema, the soundtrack of Tu Yaa Main, directed by Bejoy Nambiar and backed by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow and Bhanushali Studios, marks a significant shift in contemporary Hindi film music. With the music released in collaboration with Zee Music Company, the album sees independent, underground hip-hop voices at the centre of its musical identity, reflecting a bold move of integrating authentic street rooted talent into mainstream Indian cinema.

Breaking away from conventional Bollywood music formulas, Tu Yaa Main foregrounds emerging artists and independent creators. The film’s recently released track “Fame Us”  by 7Bantai’Z, a multilingual hip-hop collective from Mumbai alongside composer-singer Rai Harrie is a strong showcase in this effort. Their collaboration brings a distinctly urban energy to the soundtrack, aligning closely with the film’s youthful tone and contemporary narrative.

Speaking about the album and the track filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar said “With Tu Yaa Main, we wanted the music to be real and something that speaks directly to the streets and the youth culture of today. Hip-hop has become the most honest voice of urban India, and bringing independent artists like 7Bantai’Z into the soundtrack has added that authenticity we needed.”

Tu Yaa Main, featuring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, releases on Feb 13, with a soundtrack that marks a notable shift in how mainstream films are embracing independent hip-hop and more rooted in connecting with the youth of the nation. The film’s music choices also show that filmmakers and music labels are increasingly willing to promote independent artists, giving them a wider audience through mainstream film releases.