Khushi TDT
AKA: Khushi Saini
Khushi Saini, professionally known as Khushi TDT, is a breakout Indian hip-hop artist, singer, and lyricist who has emerged as one of the most prominent female voices in the Desi Hip Hop (DHH) underground scene. After her father denied her permission to relocate to Mumbai for MTV Hustle, she pivoted to grassroots digital platforms, winning Season 1 of the online rap competition Oho Scene Change and securing an episode victory on Episode 12 of Samay Raina’s hit web show India’s Got Latent. Initially performing behind a mask, she triggered a massive viral moment across DHH digital communities during a performance on the show Legacy by executing a dramatic mid-song face reveal.
Completely rejecting commercial pop melodies, Khushi pioneered aggressive female drill in South Asia with her track “Sherni” and achieved massive viral success with her breakout hit “Victory Anthem”, collaborating with Lashcurry and producer Audiocrackerr.
Her diverse discography ranges from fierce anti-critic diss tracks like “One Hit Wonder” and “WARRIOR” to heavy collaborations such as “Okay?” with Deep Kalsi and “Khuda Gawah” featuring Navyug and Dhadkan, alongside the deeply introspective and melodic poetry of her semi-autobiographical track “22 SAAL” and “Kya Hai” featuring DRJ Sohail.