My music is about an unspoken reality, a silent pain: Rooh Khan

Rooh Khan, a singer, lyricist, and composer from Khamano Mandi, Punjab, has explored the themes of loneliness, heartbreak, addiction, and hope, emotions that Rooh knows all too well in his latest release, Mehroomi.

His personal journey and struggles have inspired these songs like Junooni, Rog ft Jyoti Nooran, Chaa, and Saqi. Rooh says, "The album Mehroomi isn’t just a musical project but an unspoken reality, a silent pain that lives within. Jo chup rehta hai, lekin andar se todta hai."Rog is a song close to his heart, written during a time when he felt his world was falling apart. "It captures that universal pain — whether heartbreak or personal struggles — and reminds us that dard toh dard hota hai. Similarly, Saqi stands out as a unique track, narrating the story of a person who doesn’t just consume alcohol but becomes the embodiment of intoxication itself. It touches on the idea that addiction isn’t only about substances but also about love, power, victory, and loss — the things that grip us in ways we can’t always describe" he adds. Born in a small village where electricity was scarce and life was a constant struggle, he grew up with no formal training or support system. His mother, a labourer, worked tirelessly to make ends meet, often going without food. Despite these hardships, Rooh’s obsession with singing kept him alive. With no instrument or studio, he relied solely on his voice and determination. His breakthrough came with the song Tasbih.

He is collaborating with renowned artists like Jyoti Nooran of Highway fame and Khan Saab, creating music rooted in lived experience rather than algorithms or trends.

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