Midival Punditz are the Delhi duo of Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj, and they helped invent the sound of Indian electronica: tabla and folk voices over breakbeats, dub and house. Their catalogue on Apple Music India runs from the 2002 debut MIDIval PunditZ to the 2026 album Love And Machines. This page picks the 20 best Midival Punditz songs, album by album.

How we checked. Every date below is the song's own date on Apple Music India (iTunes catalogue, country IN), checked on 28 October 2026. Only released music is covered. We leave out film soundtracks (the duo have worked on several), remixes and DJ mixes, and focus on their own records.

Quick answer: the best Midival Punditz songs

  • "Ajmer" (2002)
  • "Fabric" (2002)
  • "Raanjhan" (2005)
  • "Khayaal" (2005)
  • "Electric Universe" (2009)
  • "Atomizer" (2009)
  • "Light" (2015)
  • "Rangeeli" (2026)

MIDIval PunditZ (17 September 2002)

The debut, released on the New York label Six Degrees. All twelve songs are dated 17 September 2002. It is on our best Indian electronic albums list.

1. "Ajmer". A Sufi-flavoured groove that sums up the duo's early sound.

2. "Fabric". Deep bass, tabla and space.

3. "Bhangra Fever". Punjabi rhythm pushed through club speakers.

4. "Far from Home". A slower, moodier track.

Midival Times (19 April 2005)

The second album, all songs dated 19 April 2005, with more vocals and songs.

5. "Raanjhan". The duo's best-known track: a soaring folk vocal over a rolling beat. Apple also lists later remixes.

6. "Khayaal". Classical singing meets breakbeat.

7. "Rebirth". Also released as the Rebirth EP (19 March 2005).

8. "Saathi". One of their most melodic songs.

9. "Ali". Released as the Ali EP (27 September 2005).

Hello Hello (31 March 2009)

The third album, all songs dated 31 March 2009. It is on our best Indian indie albums of 2009 list.

10. "Electric Universe". A big, bright song that also appears in an acoustic version.

11. "Atomizer". Hard-hitting and later remixed on Atomizer Remixes (25 August 2009).

12. "Tonic". Another single, followed by the Tonic Remixes EP (19 October 2010).

13. "Naina Laagey". A vocal track with a strong hook.

Light (28 April 2015)

The fourth album, with guests from Rajasthan folk singer Kutle Khan to singer Malini Awasthi and guitarist Baiju Dharmajan. Most songs are dated 28 April 2015.

14. "Light". The calm, glowing title track.

15. "Laagee" (feat. Malini Awasthi). Folk voice and synths in balance.

16. "Rushing" (feat. Baiju Dharmajan). Guitar-led and urgent.

Singles and EPs, 2014–2023

17. "Twilight" (feat. Kutle Khan) (21 July 2014). A standalone single that set up Light.

18. "Purvayi" (feat. Papon) (18 October 2019). A gentle song with the Assamese singer.

Love And Machines (10 April 2026)

The 2026 album, all thirteen songs dated 10 April 2026. For more records from this year, see our best Indian indie albums of 2026 so far.

19. "Rangeeli". A bright, dancefloor-ready lead song.

20. "Kajariya". First out as a single with Hansika Pareek (6 October 2023).

Also worth a listen

  • "Rootha Yaar" (feat. Sukanya Chattopadhyay) and "Nukhta" (feat. Kutle Khan), 2019 EPs
  • "Lagan" (feat. Sukanya Chattopadhyay), 2022
  • "Novum" and "Dafatan" from Love And Machines (2026)

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FAQ

What is Midival Punditz' most famous song? "Raanjhan" from Midival Times (2005) is the one most fans name first.

How many albums have Midival Punditz released? On Apple Music India there are five studio albums: MIDIval PunditZ (2002), Midival Times (2005), Hello Hello (2009), Light (2015) and Love And Machines (2026), plus EPs, remix sets and film work.

Who are Midival Punditz? A Delhi electronic duo, Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj, known for mixing Indian classical and folk sounds with electronic beats.

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