Sneha Khanwalkar has unveiled Puranpoli, a lively new music track released ahead of Diwali with a simple message for listeners: put aside everyday worries, enjoy the festive mood and dance without hesitation. The video features actor Vijay Varma, filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, and artists Kratex and Ganesh Chandanshive, bringing together personalities from cinema and music for a colourful festive collaboration. Originally created for Motwane’s segment in Lust Stories 3, the track is now reaching audiences as an independent music video, giving it an opportunity to connect with listeners beyond the anthology.
Puranpoli Gets a Standalone Music Video
The release marks a new chapter for a song that was initially conceived as part of a film project. By presenting Puranpoli separately, Khanwalkar is taking its distinctive sound and playful visual appeal to a wider audience just as festive celebrations begin. The timing also gives the track a natural connection with Diwali, a season associated with family gatherings, music, food and dancing.
Rather than relying solely on its connection to Lust Stories 3, the standalone video allows the song to be experienced on its own terms. Its central idea is straightforward: music can bring people together and create moments of uncomplicated enjoyment. The combination of performers from different creative backgrounds also gives the video a collaborative character, with each participant contributing to its overall personality.
Khanwalkar has described the song as a piece driven by infectious energy and a willingness to experiment with different musical influences. That mix of sounds, paired with lively visuals, forms the foundation of the video’s festive appeal.
Sneha Khanwalkar Wants Listeners to Dance
Speaking about the release, Khanwalkar highlighted the song’s playful character and the way it brings together varied musical influences. She explained that the track balances experimentation with a sense of fun, making its musical identity an important part of the experience.
The composer also said that the approach to the release was shaped by the approaching festive season. Taking Puranpoli beyond the film and presenting it as an independent video felt like a suitable way to introduce the track to more listeners. Her intention is to encourage people to relax, enjoy themselves and make room for dancing during Diwali.
For Khanwalkar, the collaboration is another important part of the project. The presence of Vijay Varma, Vikramaditya Motwane, Kratex and Ganesh Chandanshive adds to the video’s appeal, bringing together people associated with different areas of entertainment and music. She expressed hope that audiences would embrace the track as part of their festive celebrations and return to it as a source of enjoyment during the season.
Vijay Varma and Vikramaditya Motwane Feature in the Video
The music video’s ensemble is one of its defining features. Vijay Varma brings an acting background to the project, while Motwane joins the collaboration as a filmmaker whose segment originally provided the setting for the song. Kratex and Ganesh Chandanshive add further musical representation to the lineup.
Their involvement reflects the track’s origins in a cinematic project while helping establish its identity as a standalone release. The video also creates a bridge between film audiences and music listeners who may discover Puranpoli independently of Lust Stories 3.
The festive timing is central to the release strategy, but Khanwalkar’s stated aim goes beyond simply providing a Diwali-themed song. She wants the track to encourage spontaneous enjoyment, making dancing and having fun its main message. Whether audiences encounter it through its performers, its musical style or its connection to the anthology, the video is designed to stand apart as an accessible celebration of music and movement.
Puranpoli Originated in Lust Stories 3
Puranpoli was originally part of Vikramaditya Motwane’s contribution to Lust Stories 3, an anthology bringing together four short films from filmmakers with distinct creative approaches. The project features segments directed by Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj.
The anthology format allows each filmmaker to tell a separate story within the larger project. Puranpoli’s journey from one of those segments to an independent music video gives the track a life beyond its original screen context. Its Diwali release provides a fresh opportunity to reach viewers who may not have encountered it through the film.
A Distinctive Career in Film Music
Khanwalkar has built a reputation for exploring unconventional sounds and drawing on a broad range of musical influences. Her work includes acclaimed scores for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and the Gangs of Wasseypur films, projects that helped establish her distinctive approach within Indian film music.
Her career has been associated with experimentation and an interest in musical textures that extend beyond familiar formulas. Puranpoli continues that creative approach by combining varied influences with a lighthearted mood suited to a festive release.
With the standalone video now available, the composer is inviting audiences to experience the track outside its original cinematic setting. Its message remains uncomplicated: celebrate the season, enjoy the music and find a reason to dance.