For a country as vast and musically diverse as India, all-girl bands have been oddly scarce. Twenty years ago, Viva blazed across pop charts as a rare mainstream girl group. Then silence. Now, a new generation is speaking up and singing out loud. Meet W.i.S.H, a Gen Z-powered all-girl band that’s bringing back the girl group energy with talent, purpose, and unfiltered honesty.
Where Have All the Girl Bands Gone?
India’s independent scene isn’t short on women musicians from The Vinyl Records to the Tetseo Sisters, female-fronted acts have carved their own space. But there’s been a long gap in the mainstream for all-girl ensembles that blend musicality with mass appeal. That’s where W.i.S.H short for World Inka Stage Hai steps in.
Launched in March 2024 with their debut single Lazeez, the group is made up of Riya Duggal, Simran Duggal, Zoe Siddharth, and Suchita Shirke. The band blends Bollywood melodies, international pop, and their own life stories into one cohesive voice. And they’re not just singing about love or heartbreak they’re writing anthems about agency, ambition, and friendship.
Beyond the Music: Who Is W.i.S.H?
“We’re not just representing our music,” says Simran, one of the vocalists and dancers in the group. “We’re also performers, fashion lovers, visual artists Zoe paints, Riya’s into styling, and we all bring something of ourselves into everything we do. It’s not pressure; it’s just who we are.”
The band’s story began with uncertainty. “Each of us had doubts before the band,” admits Riya, Simran’s sister. “But the moment we came together, we knew something special was happening.”
Their bond goes beyond rehearsals. From dancing and singing to sharing lipstick and late lunches, they’re a unit that leans on shared trust. “There’s strength in knowing someone’s always got your back,” says Riya.
Taking Inspiration, Making It Their Own
W.i.S.H looks up to global legends like Destiny’s Child, Spice Girls, and BTS, but their Indian influences are just as foundational. “There was Viva before us; they paved the way,” says Zoe. “And artists like Sunidhi Chauhan are huge inspirations. Performing Crazy Kiya Re with her at YouTube FanFest 2024? It felt unreal.”
That moment performing with a powerhouse like Chauhan was both a dream come true and a powerful symbol. W.i.S.H isn’t here to imitate the West. They’re here to define what an Indian girl group can sound like in 2025.
Busting Myths, Building Stories
Alongside the music, W.i.S.H is also taking on stereotypes that cling to women in entertainment. “People think we don’t eat or that we’re being forced to do this,” jokes Suchita. “We eat a lot. This is our second lunch today.”
Another persistent myth? That women in a group can’t get along. “People assume there’s drama,” Riya says, deadpan. “But honestly, we’re like sisters. We dance, we sing, we do each other’s makeup. It’s not fake. It’s real friendship.”
They write their own lyrics, shape their sound, and control their creative direction right down to their Instagram posts. “We want everything to feel real,” says Zoe. “Even our imperfections.”
Dreaming Loud, Dreaming Big
What drives the band isn’t just fame or playlists. It’s purpose.
“We want to say that it is possible to dream big,” says Zoe. “Do it even if it’s scary.”
Their message resonates far beyond fans of pop music. In a country where women are often discouraged from dreaming too loudly, W.i.S.H stands as proof that the stage is theirs.
Final Note
W.i.S.H isn’t just a band. It’s a statement. A reminder that music isn’t just about notes or hooks it’s about voices, stories, and the audacity to take up space. As they continue to rise, they’re bringing with them not just catchy tracks, but a blueprint for the next generation: collaboration over competition, truth over polish, and bold dreams over quiet compromise.
