Our favourite non-Hindi Coke Studio Indian songs are Vethalai (Tamil), Rangabati (Odia), Vandiyil (Tamil), Sundari Komola (Bengali), Moner Manush (Bengali), Ki Banu Duniya Da (Punjabi), Zariya, Jhumoor (Assamese) and, from Coke Studio Bharat, the Gujarati hit Khalasi. Each one shows how the show turned regional folk into national hits.
Why Coke Studio India works best beyond Hindi
Coke Studio came to India as Coke Studio @ MTV in 2011 and ran four seasons until 2015. It returned in 2023 as Coke Studio Bharat, curated by Ankur Tewari. Both versions paired folk singers with mainstream stars and studio producers.
The Hindi and Sufi tracks got the most airplay, but the regional songs are where the format really shines. A tea-garden song from Assam or a harvest tune from Tamil Nadu reached listeners who would never have heard it otherwise.
For this 2026 update, we checked each song’s singers and season against the show’s official season listings, corrected one singer credit, and added one newer favourite from Coke Studio Bharat. The order is our own, not a ranking.
Quick facts
| Song | Language | Season | Lead artists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vethalai | Tamil and Hindi | Season 1 (2011) | Chinnaponnu, Kailash Kher |
| Vandiyil | Tamil | Season 2 (2012) | La Pongal, Usha Uthup |
| Zariya | Multilingual | Season 3 (2013) | Ani Choying Drolma, Farah Siraj |
| Sundari Komola | Bengali | Season 3 (2013) | Usri Banerjee, Aditi Singh Sharma |
| Jhumoor | Assamese | Season 3 (2013) | Dulal Manki, Simanta Shekhar |
| Rangabati | Odia | Season 4 (2015) | Sona Mohapatra, Rituraj Mohanty |
| Ki Banu Duniya Da | Punjabi | Season 4 (2015) | Gurdas Maan, Diljit Dosanjh |
| Moner Manush | Bengali | Season 4 (2015) | Anupam Roy, Satyaki Banerjee, Babul Supriyo |
| Khalasi | Gujarati | Coke Studio Bharat (2023) | Aditya Gadhvi, Achint |
Our favourite non-Hindi Coke Studio Indian songs
1. Vethalai
Vethalai comes from the very first season in 2011, when Leslee Lewis was the producer. Tamil folk singer Chinnaponnu brings a raw, earthy voice, and Kailash Kher answers in Hindi. The guitar, thavil beats and the build-up to its loud finish make it a great motivation track.
2. Vandiyil
Vandiyil is a reworked Tamil harvest song from Chennai folk band La Pongal’s debut album. Shantanu Moitra arranged it for season 2 in 2012 and wrote a new section for Usha Uthup. After trying other languages, they kept her part in Tamil too, and her deep voice fits it perfectly.
3. Zariya
Zariya was produced by A. R. Rahman for season 3 in 2013. It brings together Ani Choying Drolma, a Buddhist nun and singer from Nepal, and Jordanian singer Farah Siraj. There is no Hindi in it, and it does not need any. It is calm, spiritual and one of the most replayed Coke Studio India tracks.
4. Sundari Komola
Sundari Komola is from Ram Sampath’s season 3 episode. Usri Banerjee sings the Bengali folk part and Aditi Singh Sharma adds a modern edge. The song moves between gentle and fierce, and its emotional pull works even if you do not understand Bengali.
5. Jhumoor
Papon produced Jhumoor for season 3, drawing on the jhumur folk music of Assam’s tea gardens. It features Dulal Manki and Simanta Shekhar. Our earlier version got the second singer’s name wrong, which we have now fixed. The rhythm is infectious and the song feels like a celebration.
6. Rangabati
Rangabati is a remake of the much-loved Sambalpuri folk song of the same name from western Odisha. Sona Mohapatra and Rituraj Mohanty sing it, with Dopeadelicz adding a modern layer, and Ram Sampath produced it for season 4 in 2015. Sona Mohapatra is from Odisha, which makes it a personal tribute.
7. Ki Banu Duniya Da
Released on 15 August 2015, Ki Banu Duniya Da features Gurdas Maan, Diljit Dosanjh and Jatinder Shah, with lyrics by Gurdas Maan. It puts a Punjabi legend and the then-rising Diljit on the same stage. Given how big Diljit has become since, it plays like a passing of the baton.
8. Moner Manush
Moner Manush uses the words of the Baul saint Lalon Fakir, with additional lyrics by Anupam Roy. Anupam Roy, Satyaki Banerjee and Babul Supriyo sing it, and Anupam Roy and Jeet Gannguli produced it for the final season in 2015. It is simple, soulful and very Bengal.
9. Khalasi (new for 2026)
Khalasi is the breakout song of Coke Studio Bharat’s first season in 2023. Aditya Gadhvi’s Gujarati folk vocals over Achint’s production went viral on YouTube and Instagram and pulled in listeners who had never heard a Gujarati song before. It proved the new version of the show could still make regional music go national.
Where to listen
Most Coke Studio India and Coke Studio Bharat songs are available on YouTube and major music streaming apps in India. Start with Zariya and Khalasi if you are new to the show. For more music and entertainment lists, visit our listicles and Bollywood sections.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the most famous non-Hindi Coke Studio India song?
Zariya, produced by A. R. Rahman in 2013, and Khalasi, from Coke Studio Bharat in 2023, are among the most played non-Hindi tracks.
Who sang Ki Banu Duniya Da on Coke Studio?
Gurdas Maan, Diljit Dosanjh and Jatinder Shah, in season 4 of Coke Studio @ MTV in 2015.
What language is Khalasi in?
Khalasi is a Gujarati song, sung by Aditya Gadhvi with music by Achint, from Coke Studio Bharat season 1.
Is Coke Studio India still running?
Yes. The show returned in 2023 as Coke Studio Bharat after an eight-year gap, with Ankur Tewari as curator.
Sources: Wikipedia: Coke Studio @ MTV season 3, Wikipedia: Coke Studio @ MTV season 4, Rolling Stone India, Indiantelevision.com.
