Radhika Bhide
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| Born | Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India |
| Education | University of Mumbai |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Radhika Bhide is an Indian composer, producer, singer-songwriter and vocalist from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. She gained recognition as a contestant on the Indian reality music show I-Popstar (I-Popstar Reality Show – Season 1). She is known for her blend of Marathi folk and contemporary pop elements.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Radhika Bhide was born and raised in Ratnagiri, a coastal city in Maharashtra. From an early age, she was drawn to music and began singing at local cultural events. She has worked as a freelance music director, composer and producer since 2018, providing composition, production and vocal services for independent releases and regional projects. She is also active as a singer-songwriter and music teacher, and is based in Mumbai while undertaking remote freelance work.[2]
Career
[edit]Bhide rose to fame after participating in the reality show I Popstar, which brought attention[3] to emerging independent singers from across India.[4] Her performance of the song "Man Dhavataya" on the show went viral on social media for its blend of Marathi lyrics and modern pop production.[5][6]
Following the success of Man Dhavataya, she continued to release original compositions and independent singles that combine regional sounds with modern production. Her subsequent release was "Thode Thode Wate Jag Nawe".[7] Her sound has been described as a fusion of folk textures, soft pop melodies, and contemporary indie production.[8][9][10]
Discography
[edit]- "Man Dhavataya" (2024)
- "Thode Thode Wate Jag Nawe" (2025)
References
[edit]- ^ "Singer Radhika Bhide talks about I Popstar reality show and her musical journey". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "'मन धावतय' गाण्यानं लोकप्रिय झालेली राधिका भिडे कोण आहे?". NDTV Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "I-Popstar: Singer King Gets Teary-Eyed, Calls Contestant Radhika's Performance "Pure Magic"". justshowbiz.net. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Radhika Bhide talks about I Popstar and her music career". Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "'मन धावतय' गाण्यानं सोशल मीडियावर धुमाकूळ घातला, राधिका भिडे कोण आहे?". Loksatta (in Marathi). 25 October 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Singer Radhika Bhide goes viral after her pop song 'Man Dhavataya'". Lokmat (in Marathi). 25 October 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Radhika Bhide's new song 'Thode Thode Wate Jag Nawe' goes viral". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "राधिका भिडेचं बोल्ड अँड ब्यूटीफुल म्युझिक". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Singer Radhika Bhide on her journey and I Popstar experience". Lokshahi News (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Radhika Bhide talks about I Popstar and her creative process". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 November 2025.
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