Composers Raghav & Arjun on their track ‘Afra tafri’ from the series, ‘Raakh’

Raghav and Arjun

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Raghav & Arjun’s latest song ‘Afra tafri’, a ghazal from the web series Raakh streaming on Amazon Prime cuts the clutter. People have called it refreshing and de-cluttering. “I feel everyone is tired of loud songs and blasting music. Afra tafri meaning ‘chaotic bustle’ in Urdu-Hindi tells you to slow down, have chai, enjoy and reflect,” says Raghav.The duo was approached by Nightsong, who supervised the music, to compose the number. The ghazal, in Surinder Khan’s voice, explores the themes of identity, truth, memory, and belonging. “The intent was to create a composition without any production gimmicks or make things sound louder or trendier. We wanted the song to be only about poetry and music so that listeners can just sit back and enjoy,” says Raghav.The lyrics resonate with events in the world today and the increasingly blurring line between right and wrong. The song reflects on an individual’s loss of friendship and values while chasing for material objects, adds Arjun. “It is written around the feeling of losing one's place in the world, whether through fading convictions, fractured relationships or a disappearing sense of self; the lyrics invite both personal and political interpretations,” he elaborates.How it began