
Radhika Bhide is an Indian singer-composer and independent artist from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, known for her viral performance of Man Dhavataya on the reality music show I-Popstar and her pop-folk fusion singles. She is also active on Instagram as @radhiwaves.
Radhika Bhide is an Indian pop and indie-fusion vocalist, composer and music producer originally from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. She first gained wider attention through the reality music series I-Popstar, where her performance of the Marathi-inspired song Man Dhavataya became widely shared online. Her music blends traditional regional sounds with contemporary pop production, gaining her acclaim and an organic digital audience.
Radhika was born and raised in Ratnagiri, a coastal city in Maharashtra. From an early age, she was interested in music and cultural performances, often singing at local events. She later moved to Mumbai for higher education and devoted herself to music creation and production while developing her unique vocal style.
Radhika gained recognition with her participation in the reality music competition I-Popstar (Season 1), which focuses on independent singers across India. Her performance of Man Dhavataya struck a chord with audiences online and became a memorable viral moment from the show. After that breakthrough, she continued releasing original compositions that blend Marathi folk elements with pop melodies. Beyond Man Dhavataya, her music career includes further singles and creative collaborations that showcase her versatility as a singer-songwriter and producer.
She also builds an online presence as @radhiwaves [1] on Instagram, where she shares music, behind-the-scenes content and creative updates with her growing follower base.
Radhika keeps her personal life relatively private, maintaining her public focus on music and creative projects. Her work continues to connect with fans of indie pop and regional music, building a devoted online community.
