Talat Aziz, Anup Jalota, Shaan and several other singers have come together for a new ghazal album called Lovestruck. The album is a nine-track collection that explores different emotions tied to love — passion, tenderness, longing and melancholy.
The project brings together playback singers and ghazal performers on one platform. It aims to present ghazals to listeners in a fresh way while keeping the soul of the genre intact.
What Lovestruck Offers: A Modern Take on Traditional Ghazals
The album combines traditional Indian musical influences with contemporary arrangements. The music features an acoustic soundscape built around instruments such as sitar, tabla, harmonium, violin and guitar.
The compositions are designed to retain the traditional character of ghazals while presenting the genre through a contemporary musical approach. The songs are built around themes of love, separation, longing and devotion — the classic emotional ground that ghazals have always covered.
The album is accompanied by visuals shot across picturesque locations in India, adding a visual layer to the listening experience.
Who Is Behind the Album
Lovestruck is produced by Sheeba Lateef and directed by Altamash Abbas. The lineup includes a mix of playback singers and ghazal performers, with Talat Aziz, Anup Jalota and Shaan among the prominent names attached to the project.
- Talat Aziz — veteran ghazal singer known for his soulful renditions
- Anup Jalota — one of the most recognised names in Indian devotional and ghazal music
- Shaan — popular playback singer known for his versatile voice across genres
- Sheeba Lateef — producer of the album
- Altamash Abbas — director of the album's visuals
Why This Album Matters for Ghazal Music
Ghazals have a long history in Indian music, but the genre has often been seen as niche in recent years. An album like Lovestruck, which brings together well-known voices from different musical backgrounds, could help bring ghazals back into wider conversation.
The decision to use an acoustic soundscape with instruments like sitar, tabla, harmonium, violin and guitar suggests the makers want to keep the sound rooted while still making it accessible to younger listeners. The visuals shot across Indian locations also point to an effort to present the album as a complete audio-visual experience, not just a music release.
Our Take: A Thoughtful Attempt to Keep Ghazals Alive
In our view, Lovestruck is a welcome step for ghazal music. Getting Talat Aziz, Anup Jalota and Shaan on the same album is not a small thing — each of them brings a different audience. That mix could introduce ghazals to listeners who may not normally seek out the genre.
The focus on traditional instruments and themes of love and longing shows respect for what ghazals are. At the same time, the contemporary arrangements and the visual component give it a modern packaging. To put it plainly, this is the kind of project that can keep a classic form relevant without diluting it.
For listeners, Lovestruck offers nine tracks that cover the full range of emotions that love brings — from tenderness to melancholy. Whether you are a longtime ghazal fan or someone curious about the genre, this album gives you a reason to listen.
