Shikriwal is an Indian rapper, songwriter and producer reshaping Bhojpuri expression through hip-hop, folk melody, jazz, cinematic production and experimental sound. Rooted in Bihar and the wider Bihar-Jharkhand cultural landscape, he uses Bhojpuri as a language of poetry, introspection, rebellion and contemporary life. His music challenges the stereotypes often associated with mainstream Bhojpuri music, asking what happens when the language is given the same creative freedom as Hindi or English independent music. Tracks like “GULABI” offer an immediate entry point, while his 2025 album Natya Alaapika pushes further, bringing Bhojpuri rap into conversation with jazz, folk and experimental sound. At Ziro, Shikriwal brings a distinctly regional voice with a distinctly global ambition—proof that you don’t have to leave your roots behind to take your music somewhere new. Performing at Ziro Festival at the Moon Stage | 26 September 2026 | 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm