Bawari Basanti, born Mahima Dayal Mathur, is an Indian singer-songwriter and storyteller renowned for her fusion of Hindustani classical and folk music with contemporary genres. Her musical journey began at the age of nine, learning Hindustani classical music under the guidance of her grandmother, Smt. Lalita Dayal. She furthered her studies at Prayaag Sangeet Samiti and Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music.