The Story Between The Notes
Born from strings and silence — where Jaipur's poetry meets the calm of the Aegean shore.
Shelin Chacko is a Bahrain-based singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist whose original work moves in Hindi and the universal language of feeling. His sound carries the warmth of Rajasthan and the intimacy of a late-night room.
From original tracks like Aise He and Hain Naya to soulful poetry in Hindi, his work is unhurried, lived-in, and quietly cinematic.
Songs from the Soul
Listen on Spotify, watch on YouTube — every track has a story.
Where The Stage Becomes Home
Live & unfiltered — across Bahrain, KSA and beyond.
Words I Never Sang
Ink between heartbeats — Hindi poetry, voiced and felt.
Bollywood Blues
Live across Bahrain · KSA
Bollywood Blues
A live ensemble blending Hindi classics, soulful covers and original sound.
From Sofitel to the Ritz Carlton, from Wyndham Grand to stages across Saudi Arabia — Bollywood Blues has become a fixture of Bahrain's live music scene. Vocalist Lekha Rajan, bassist Deron Desusa, drummer Sayonji Simon, violinist Ryan, keyboardist Kevin Francis, guitarist-composer Abhimanyu Saharajan, and Shelin on lead vocals & guitar.
Said About The Music
Featured in Bahrain's leading publications.
Bahrain This Month
Raw, Real, Resonant
An intimate feature on Shelin Chacko's journey — from open mics to original songs that speak in the language of the heart.
Read articleGulf Daily News
Aise Hi — A Valentine's Day premiere
A new romantic single, brought alive by Bahrain-based talents, premiering at EPIX Cinemas and rolling out across Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.
Read articleNews of Bahrain · The Daily Tribune
Bahrain resident Shelin Chacko releases latest YouTube video
'Hain Naya' — a slow-rock romance composed by Shelin, capturing the chemistry of young love in a signature effortless vibe.
Read articleFrom the Hearts of Listeners
Words from people who've sat in the room when the song happened.
Priya Menon
2 weeks ago
"Shelin's voice is something else — raw, soulful, and impossibly tender. Watched him live at Sofitel and the room went completely quiet during 'Aise He'. Pure magic."
Ahmed Ali Khan
1 month ago
"Booked Bollywood Blues for a private event in Manama. Shelin and the band were nothing short of phenomenal. Every guest is still talking about it."
Rhea Kapoor
1 month ago
"His Hindi poetry hits somewhere words usually can't reach. 'Hain Naya' has been on loop for weeks. A genuine artist in every sense."
Daniel Cherian
2 months ago
"Saw him at Wyndham Grand — the way he blends originals with classics is masterful. Warm, humble, and absolutely commands the stage."
Sara Thomas
3 months ago
"There's a softness in his songwriting that feels lived-in. Not performing emotion — actually feeling it. Rare and beautiful."
Vikram Joshi
4 months ago
"From Jaipur roots to Bahrain stages — you can hear the journey in every note. A voice the Gulf music scene is lucky to have."