Malhar Music Society
About the Society
Founded in 2015, Malhar – The Music Society of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College stands as a beacon for fostering growth and development in Indian music culture. Much like its namesake Raag Malhar, the society aims to emulate the soothing experience of listening to the first showers of a torrential downpour. Euphonious melodies with a splash of exuberance are what Malhar stands for.
With a resolute mission to empower individuals with the indispensable skills required in the ever-evolving landscape of music, Malhar orchestrates a series of transformative events, workshops, and performances. These sessions promote personal and artistic development — focusing on self-awareness, leadership, teamwork, and continuous learning through the art of music.
Ms. Shuchita Tripathi
Commerce Department
shuchita.tripathi@sbse.du.ac.in
Functioning and Activities
The society functions as a family of diverse musicians, including classical vocalists, instrumentalists, beatboxers, rappers, western musicians, and music producers. Together, they explore and perform various genres, celebrating both traditional and contemporary forms of music.
Malhar regularly organizes and participates in several prestigious events, representing the college across Delhi University and national-level festivals.
- IIT Kanpur – Antaragni
- IIT Bombay – Mood Indigo
- IIT Delhi – Rendezvous
- AIIMS – Pulse
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
The society also prepares teams for Indian Classical Choir, Solo Vocal, Western A Capella, and Battle of Bands competitions.
Members frequently release new musical content on social media, particularly on Instagram, where the society has gained a rapidly growing following and strong digital presence.
Notable Achievements
- Winners and top finalists across multiple Delhi University colleges in categories such as Classical Choir, Solo Singing, Beatboxing, and Battle of Bands.
- Regular participation and recognition at national-level fests including Antaragni (IIT Kanpur) and Mood Indigo (IIT Bombay).
- The society’s choir and solo performances have been consistently praised for their innovation and musical depth.
- Vishal Patil – A celebrated playback singer, composer, and producer who recently lent his voice for a song in Half CA 2. He has also produced music for Little Things, Campus Beats, and Staffroom (Amazon Mini TV), and was part of the Guinness World Record for the largest Indian cinematic music band organized by Amazon Prime Video.
- Samaksh Lekhwar – An indie musician and beatboxer who represented India in The Grand Beatbox Battle 2024 and has performed in India’s Got Talent.
- Nikhil – A skilled guitarist and bassist, currently a member of the renowned Delhi-based band The Young and Alive.
- Kartik (Exmusic) – A successful producer with over 2.5 million+ streams, having worked with international labels like LOUDKULT and Future House Cloud.
- Akshat (Mirar) – An electronic music producer with 1.5 million+ Spotify streams, known for collaborations with Sony Belgium and Beasttrap.
- Zeiji – A multi-genre producer with 3 million+ total streams, having worked with BBC and global labels like Tribal Trap and Liquid Ritual.
Event
Surmilaap is Malhar’s flagship annual fest, bringing together over 500+ participants from various colleges. The event celebrates Indian classical and semi-classical music by providing a common platform for vocalists and instrumentalists to compete and grow. The fest receives immense participation, valuable feedback from esteemed judges, and promotes healthy musical competition.
Muqaam serves as the annual showcase of all cultural societies of the college. Through mesmerizing performances, Malhar presents its yearly compositions before the faculty and students, enriching the campus with cultural and artistic vibrance.
As part of its annual induction, Malhar conducts interactive workshops for new and existing members. These workshops aim to help budding musicians enhance their artistic understanding, overcome performance challenges, and learn from renowned artists and mentors. The sessions create a learning environment where creativity, collaboration, and self-expression thrive.
Malhar stands as one of the most dynamic and accomplished societies in the Delhi University music circuit. It continues to grow as a nurturing ground for passionate artists — rooted deeply in music, collaboration, and excellence. The society truly embodies its motto of creating euphonious melodies with boundless energy and emotion.
