Gujarati Singer Aditya Gadhvi Earns Grammy Nod for Albeli Matwali Maiyya

As of October 14th, 2025, Gujarati singer Aditya Gadhvi is experiencing a remarkable phase in his career. His latest single, "Albeli Matwali Maiyya," has been taken into consideration for the 68th Grammy Awards. This comes on the heels of Gadhvi's previous viral hits, "Khalasi" and "Meetha Khaara," which have helped showcase Gujarat's music scene beyond just traditional garba songs.

Gadhvi, who became an overnight sensation with the release of "Khalasi" in 2023, is currently in Canada for a series of garba concerts. He explains that garba performances are no longer limited to the nine days of Navratri, as his team now organizes shows for almost three months every year across the world. Gadhvi believes that garba and Gujarat have become synonymous, and he is glad to see the state's music gaining recognition beyond its traditional roots.

The success of "Khalasi" came as a pleasant surprise for Gadhvi and his collaborators, including lyricist Saumya Joshi and composer Achint Thakkar. The song went viral, and Gadhvi became known as the "Gotilo guy." He feels that with this track, they were able to break the image of Gujarat being solely associated with garba music and present a different story, that of a seafarer.

Gadhvi is now focused on exploring new ideas and telling more stories of Gujarat to people across the world. He believes that the state's rich literature and untold narratives deserve to be shared on a global platform. The singer is also glad to see the growing popularity of independent and regional music in India, which has made it easier for Gujarati artists like himself to reach a wider audience.