Tia Bajpai and Arian Romal’s ‘FANAA’ Blends Haunting Music and Horror in India’s First Horror Music Video

Tia Bajpai is back in a chilling avatar with ‘FANAA’, a haunting horror music video that brings together eerie visuals, an atmospheric storyline and soulful music by Arian Romal. Touted as India’s first-ever horror music video, the project takes the music-video format into darker and more unsettling territory, promising viewers an experience that stays with them even after the song ends.

Known for her association with the horror genre, Tia Bajpai once again embraces her ‘Horror Queen’ persona in FANAA. The actress brings an intense and mysterious presence to the video, perfectly complementing its dark visual treatment. Rather than being a conventional music video, FANAA unfolds like a disturbing short film, keeping the audience intrigued and uneasy as the narrative progresses.

Talking about her experience shooting the song, Tia Bajpai shares, “Shooting FANAA was a completely different experience for me because we were trying to create something that feels like more than just a music video. The atmosphere, the visuals and the emotions of the character required me to completely immerse myself in that world. There were moments on set that were genuinely intense, but that is also what made the experience exciting and memorable. I think audiences will connect with FANAA because beneath the horror and suspense, there is a strong emotional layer to the story. It keeps you curious, makes you feel something and hopefully stays with you even after the video ends.”

Arian Romal’s music adds another layer to the experience, creating a striking contrast between the beauty of the song and the unsettling world depicted on screen. The combination of melody, suspense and horror makes FANAA an unusual addition to the Indian music-video space.

What makes the video particularly intriguing is its emphasis on storytelling. The makers have encouraged viewers not to watch it alone, teasing an experience filled with disturbing moments and unexpected turns. With the instruction to “keep the lights on,” the video builds anticipation around what awaits viewers until the very end.

The project also showcases how music videos are increasingly moving beyond conventional romance and performance-based formats to experiment with distinct genres and cinematic storytelling. FANAA combines music, horror and visual narrative into one immersive experience, giving audiences something different from a typical music release.

With Tia Bajpai leading the visual narrative and Arian Romal bringing the music to life, ‘FANAA’ attempts to create a new space where music and horror come together. The result is a visually dark, atmospheric and unconventional music experience that viewers are encouraged to watch till the end.