Women in Music 2026 | Raja Kumari, Lisa Mishra, Rashmeet Kaur, Madhubanti Bagchi, Kausar Munir

The Women in Music Roundtable 2026 brings together some of the most powerful female voices shaping the Indian music industry today — Raja Kumari, Madhubanti Bagchi, Lisa Mishra, Kausar Munir, and Rashmeet Kaur in conversation with Rohini. From writing lyrics and creating albums to touring, performing live, and navigating the realities of the industry, this conversation dives deep into what it truly means to be a woman making music today. The artists share personal journeys, industry insights, stories from the studio, and honest conversations about gatekeeping, competition, opportunities for women, and building their own space in music. This special conversation celebrates creativity, resilience, and the evolving landscape for women in music. Featuring: Raja Kumari Madhubanti Bagchi Lisa Mishra Kausar Munir Rashmeet Kaur Hosted by - Rohini Ramanathan Presented by: Fever FM Powered by: Amazon Music Gifting Partner: Nei Native 0:00 Precap 1:40 Welcome to the Women in Music Roundtable 3:25 Kausar Munir on Her First Lyrics 3:43 Kausar Munir on Writing Lyrics & Finding Her Voice 4:45 Madhubanti Bagchi on Working on Dhurandhar Album 8:01 Madhubanti featuring in Shararat 8:29 Madhubanti on Rambha Ho 9:40 Dhurandhar 2 Album 10:56 Lisa Mishra on Acting & Singing 15:22 Rashmeet Kaur on Performing Live 19:41 Raja Kumari on Completing 10 Years in Music 26:12 Women in Live Shows & Touring Opportunities 27:05 Shreya Ghoshal & Sunidhi Chauhan’s Touring Era 28:32 Opportunities for Female Artists 29:21 How Women Are Raised Differently 32:22 Changing Opportunities for Women in Music 34:58 Women Creating Their Own Opportunities 40:35 Is There Only One “Best” Artist? 40:48 Competition in the Music Industry 43:05 Money Talks & Artist Comparisons 44:14 Gatekeepers in the Music Industry 46:45 The Role of Music Labels 48:03 The Story Behind Ranjhan 48:33 Giving Heer a Voice in Ranjhan 50:00 Secure Artists & Creative Collaboration 51:04 Madhubanti on Making Her Own Music 54:27 Rohini’s Learnings from the Artists 55:35 Women Supporting Women 56:48 Raja Kumari on Bollywood & Jawan 58:13 Arijit Singh Retires from Playback Singing 1:00:15 Lisa Mishra’s Vishal Dadlani Story 1:01:05 Albums with a Single Composer 1:02:05 Bollywood is a Free Promotion 1:05:52 Finding Your Own Path in Music 1:08:39 Raja Kumari’s Advice for Upcoming Artists 1:09:45 Final Thoughts 1:10:49 Outro About Channel: Fever FM is the fastest growing Contemporary Bollywood Station in the country and the destination station for youth with listenership of over 16 million. Since launch, Fever FM has introduced content across various genres (music and non-music. Fever FM has also powered the sports and IPL revolution in the country with partnerships with the biggest franchises across the country. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCze6GbqiyJar2oazXKNQgIg?sub_confirmation=1 For more updates follow us on: YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Aje1BD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FeverFMOfficial Twitter - https://twitter.com/FeverFMOfficial Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/feverfmofficial/ Website - http://www.fever.fm #WomenInMusic #WomenInMusicRoundtable #IndianMusic #MusicIndustry #FemaleArtists #RajaKumari #LisaMishra #RashmeetKaur #MadhubantiBagchi #KausarMunir #SingerSongwriters #WomenCreators #IndianArtists #WomenInEntertainment #MusicConversation