Mitta Ror
With his distinctive personality, youth appeal and evolving sound, Mitta Ror represents the new wave of Haryanvi artists bringing regional music to a wider, global audience. He is from Karnal (Haryana) and presently lives in Fresno, California.
What was that one moment when you first realised, “Okay, Mitta Ror is no longer limited to Haryana,” especially after ‘Sheesha’ changed a lot for you?
When ‘Sheesha’ went viral, we recreated the entire song with Sony Music India. And when it eventually appeared on the Billboard charts, that’s when I truly realised that this song was no longer just limited to Haryana. It had travelled far beyond where we started and reached audiences globally. Honestly, seeing that happen was a really special feeling for me.
After the success of ‘Sheesha’, what surprised you the most – the numbers the song achieved, the response from a new audience, or seeing people who didn’t even know you but somehow knew the entire song?
The thing that surprised me the most was seeing so many reels and memes being made on ‘Sheesha’ while I was just scrolling through Instagram. It honestly made me really happy to see that the song was still connecting with people and being used in so many different ways, especially since it had been released back in 2024. It’s a great feeling when a song continues to find a place with people even years after its release.
In your music, things like Thar, desi references, the Haryanvi language, attitude and romance come through very naturally. Out of all these, what do you think is the most “Mitta”?
The thing that surprised me the most was seeing so many reels and memes being made on ‘Sheesha’ while I was just scrolling through Instagram. It honestly made me really happy to see that the song was still connecting with people and being used in so many different ways, especially since it had been released back in 2024. It’s a great feeling when a song continues to find a place with people even years after its release.
Haryanvi music is no longer just a regional sound. What do you think about Haryana and its culture that is attracting people across India through your music?
Initially, Haryanvi songs were not as popular outside Haryana. But nowadays, we can hear them in Bollywood films as well. They’re no longer limited to Haryana; Haryanvi music is now being listened to and appreciated by people everywhere.
A lot of people who listen to your music today may not understand every single line of Haryanvi, but they still connect with and feel the music. How special is that for you?
Initially, it was mainly the part of the song that I had sung that was going viral. But later, people started listening to the entire song instead of just that particular part, and I think that was a really great thing to see. It showed me that people were actually connecting with the song as a whole. Even the shayari at the end got a lot of love and was used in so many reels, which was honestly really special for me.
In your music, there’s one side of you that can take on the world with full confidence, and another side that becomes soft when it comes to love. Which one is the real Mitta?
“I’d say Mitta is actually quite a soft person at heart. I have a more emotional and sensitive side to me as well, and I think that naturally comes through in my music. It’s a part of who I am, and I feel like my music reflects that side of me.”
After ‘Sheesha’, has the way you look at your own life experiences, relationships, or things around Haryana changed? Do you now feel like even the smallest thing can become an idea for a song?
“Yes, definitely, a lot actually. Now, wherever I go, I feel like anything can become an inspiration if you look at it that way. I try to find inspiration in the experiences I have and the things I see around me. It could be a particular place, a conversation, a feeling, or even just a single word. You never really know what can spark an idea for a song. Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that stay with you and eventually turn into something.”
In ‘Gun & Gulaab’, you’ve blended romance with attitude. For you, what is the most important element that makes Haryanvi romance interesting, the words, the chemistry, or that touch of desi swag?
I would say desi swag. Nothing specific in particular, but that raw, desi energy is something that inspires me a lot when it comes to writing and creating my songs. I think it naturally reflects in my music and is a big part of my sound.
If you could choose any Bollywood actor who you think would suit your style and personality, who would it be?
If I had to pick a Bollywood actor, I’d say Shahid Kapoor would fit my style and swag the best. And if I had to pick one particular movie of his, I’d say Kabir Singh. I feel like that character and the whole vibe of the film suit Mitta Ror really well
