In a remarkable achievement for regional folk music, Ms. Geeta Rabari, the celebrated folk singer from Tapar Village, Anjar Taluka, Kutch District, Gujarat, created history as her Gujarati song “Rona Sherma Re” garnered an astounding 200,085,731 views on YouTube.
The soulful video song, which was uploaded on April 16, 2017 by Raghav Digital, became a global sensation, touching the hearts of audiences far beyond Gujarat. This phenomenal reach earned it a New World Record, making it one of the most-watched regional folk songs on the platform.
Penned by Manu Rabari and Deepak Purohit, and directed by Dhruval Sodagar, the song features music composed by Mayur Nadiya. The video was produced by Deepak Purohit and Dhruval Sodagar, with Milan Soni, World Records India Reporter for Kutch District, officiating the record adjudication.
The success of “Rona Sherma Re” not only showcases Geeta Rabari’s rich vocal artistry but also highlights the rising global recognition and appreciation of Gujarati folk culture and music.
