Jovan had the opportunity to chat with female Punjabi artist Ishmeet Narula on the state of the female Punjabi music industry. She is the artist behind the tracks Red Baraat, Ghaint Jeha Munda, Sakeeriyaan, Yaar Hunde Si and many other great tracks. Hear what she had to say:

What do you think has made you successful in the female Punjabi music industry?

The love of my fans! Success is a subjective word. The purpose of my music is to express my deepest feelings and if those can relate to just one heart in the world, my song is successful.

Why do you think the female music industry has become so big?

There was a time when legends like Surinder Kaur ji and Jagmohan kaur ji ruled the hearts of masses. Now again, as more girls are entering the industry, it is a sign that audience is loving what each one of us uniquely brings to the Punjabi music industry.

Do you think women are finally getting the same recognition male artists are?

Yes, they are getting same or even more recognition these days. This shift has partly happened because of the grace women bring to this profession. However, this is still an ongoing process and we women need to believe in our capabilities and move in the direction of our goals and dreams.

Besides yourself, who is your favourite female artist at the moment?

My all-time favorite female artist is Reshma ji. I grew up listening to her and singing her songs. Amongst the present singers, I love Raashi