Rauhan Malik is an acclaimed Kashmiri singer, music producer, composer, and songwriter from Sopore, near Srinagar, who is known for blending the folk and storytelling heritage of Kashmir with rock, pop, and contemporary Indian sounds. He is the co-founder of Stalwart Music Factory and has collaborated with a range of Kashmiri artists to reinterpret classics such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s “Hum Dekhenge.” Malik’s music, including notable singles like “Raasta,” the Hindi-Kashmiri “Jaan Wandiyo,” and the popular pop-rock love song “Ishq” (2024, led by Faheem Abdullah), has earned him recognition for elevating the stories and culture of his home through evocative melodies and modern arrangements. He has also contributed scores for films and projects such as “Jhelum” (2020) and “Once Upon a Time in Kashmir,” and is a sought-after performer, educator, and collaborator in the wider Indian music circuit, acclaimed for his ability to breathe new life into Kashmiri folk and poetic traditions.