Vaarso
A Gujarati Musical Series
About Vaarso
Priya Saraiya is an acclaimed Indian singer, lyricist, composer and performer known for her work across Hindi cinema, Gujarati music and independent releases.
She has written and sung several popular songs including Saibo, Jeena Jeena, Sun Saathiya, Piya O Re Piya and Valam.
Beginning her musical journey at a young age, she trained in classical and contemporary music and performed extensively as a child artist.
Over the years, she has established herself as one of the most distinctive female songwriting voices in Indian film music.
Priya is also the creator of Vaarso, a musical initiative dedicated to celebrating and reimagining the rich folk, cultural and musical heritage of Gujarat.
Through Vaarso, she collaborates with leading and traditional artists to bring Gujarati music to wider audiences while preserving its roots.
Her work reflects a unique blend of contemporary sound, heartfelt storytelling and deep cultural identity.
Letter from Priya
Some of my earliest memories are of sitting beside my grandfather every morning, listening to old Hemant Chauhan bhajans on cassettes.
Soon, music became my own language too.
At the age of six, I started performing in "dayra" shows, followed by years of garba performances. Growing up in a Gujarati medium school brought me even closer to my mother tongue, its poetry, and its emotions.
After spending decades creating music in the Indian film industry, I realised I was still searching for a deeper creative satisfaction. Somewhere within that search, "Vaarso" was born, as a way of giving back to the culture that shaped me.
Today's digital era made it possible for this vision to reach people across the world.
સંભાળી ને રાખજો
— Priya Saraiya
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