Avra Banerjee’s Pehli Sawan—A Song That Feels Like Rain on Warm Earth

Avra Banerjee has always walked the fine line between two worlds—technology and music. Born in Siliguri, raised in Kolkata, and now based in Perth, he has spent years balancing a professional IT career while never letting go of his first love: music. From early explorations in Indian classical traditions to crafting cross-cultural collaborations across continents, Avra’s journey has been about curiosity, transformation, and an endless pursuit of melody and rhythm. Over time, he has worked alongside celebrated names such as Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri, Ustad Taufiq Qureshi, and Hariharan, while continuing to experiment with ghazals, Sufi, pop, rock, and Indo-Western fusion. For Avra, music is both a mirror of the soul and an offering of truth, and his latest release beautifully reflects this philosophy. His work thrives on diversity, yet always feels deeply personal.

That personal touch flows beautifully into his latest release, “Pehli Sawan”, which dropped on September 5, 2025. The track is Avra’s romantic ode to the season’s first rains, a song that feels like stepping into a world awash with longing and tenderness. Its graceful rhythm and soothing melody create a space that invites listeners to lose themselves completely. At its heart is Avra’s vision, a remarkable ability to weave together tradition and contemporary emotion into a single, immersive soundscape.

The music moves gracefully between tender and powerful moments, while the lyrics capture the gentle awakening of emotions that come with the season’s first rains, like love quietly stirring in the heart. Debanjali Lily Chatterjee’s vocals breathe warmth and depth into the melody, while Ruma Chanda’s lyrical finesse, Tamal Kanti Halder’s subtle programming, and Sobhan Ahmadyar’s tabla add layers of texture that enrich the song. Every detail, from Shamik Guha Roy’s mixing to the artwork lovingly crafted by Debanjali herself, reflects the sincerity and care poured into this heartfelt release.

Interestingly, the track didn’t begin in its current form. Avra first composed it as a semi-classical piece meant for live performances. Over time, he reshaped it into something more contemporary while still preserving its roots. This transformation breathed new life into the song, allowing it to blossom into the graceful, modern romantic ballad it is today. Recorded across cities, with the music taking shape in Perth and the vocals brought to life in Kolkata, the project stands as a reminder that music knows no boundaries and has the power to unite diverse talents into one seamless creation.

With Pehli Sawan, Avra Banerjee isn’t just offering a romantic track for the season; he is reaffirming his place as an artist whose music lingers, resonates, and stays with you long after the final note fades.