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Viva Reunion Ignites Nostalgic Frenzy Among Fans
16 Oct
Summary
- Viva, India's first all-girl pop band, reunited for a Diwali party
- The reunion sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans
- Viva was popular in the early 2000s with hits like 'Jaago Zara'
In a rare public appearance, the members of India's first mainstream all-girl pop band Viva - Neha Bhasin, Mahua Kamat, Pratichee Mohapatra, and Anushka Manchanda - came together for a Diwali party in October 2025. The gathering marked a reunion for the group, which originally formed in 2002 and disbanded in 2005.
The reunion sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans, many of whom fondly recalled Viva's music and the impact the band had during its heyday. Fans expressed their excitement, with one commenting that it felt like "even a day hasn't passed by since Viva was formed." The group's influence has left a lasting impression on listeners from the early 2000s.
Viva was notable as India's pioneering all-girl pop band, gaining rapid popularity with songs such as 'Jaago Zara' and 'Hum Naye Geet Sunaye'. The band worked together until 2005, after which each member pursued individual music careers. Of the original members, Neha Bhasin has since become prominent in Bollywood music.
