She’s spent over five years in Bollywood, but a song that has put Madhubanti Bagchi on the map is Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2. The singer feels she has finally got her due: “It (the success of the track) has opened up a lot more avenues in the music industry for me and has also given composers the faith that even a new voice can deliver a superhit song.”

So, has the chart-topper’s success cemented her place in Bollywood? “The Hindi film industry is ever-changing, so no one can really tell if their position is cemented or not,” she replies, adding, “But the success has motivated me to work harder. There are many offers in the pipeline now.”

While most item songs these days are high on lyrics that objectify women, Bagchi says her song is different. Featuring actor Tamannaah Bhatia, the Sachin-Jigar composition has earned praise for its lyrics, penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya.

“In today’s times, it is important to have a good melody and good words to support that melody. Instead of objectifying women, Aaj Ki Raat talks more about creating a respectable boundary between lovers,” Bagchi signs off.