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THE LARGEST AUDIO PRODUCTION
OF A HINDI SONG IS COMING...

Shayan Italia

REFLECTION
प्यार तू था, ना भी था

14.02.2025

60 second AUDIO clip

REFLECTION
प्यार तू था, ना भी था

Recorded, mixed and mastered entirely on GP9 analogue tape.
Listening with headphones is a must!
LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE

Unprecedented Collaboration of 150 Legendary Musicians

a breathtaking ensemble

Experience the sheer magnitude of Reflection | प्यार तू था, ना भी था by Shayan Italia, the largest audio production of a Hindi song ever featuring 150 legendary international musicians, some of whom include The London Philharmonic and London Telefilmonic Orchestras, Guthrie Govan, Ralph Salmins, Luis Jardim, Shan Chana, Levine Andrade, Mike-Ross Trevor, Tim Young, Mazen Murad, Ian Laws, Richard Cottle and many many more…

A 150 piece orchestra to showcase the scale of the Shayan Italia's Reflection Hindi magnum opus
BACK TO BASICS

Recorded & Mixed Entirely on GP9 Analogue Tape

100% performance 

Running 7 min and 47 seconds long, the Hindi magnum opus REFLECTION | प्यार तू था, ना भी था by Shayan Italia defies the traditional pop song format of modern times and showcases one of the largest musical canvases ever created for a Hindi song, entirely recorded, mixed and mastered on GP9 analogue tape.

REFLECTION | प्यार तू था, ना भी था is a song that ignites all the auditory senses, transporting you on first listen to another world. It features one of the most iconic opening sequences for any Hindi song, and a cinematic farewell outro honouring some of the greatest musicians featured on some of the greatest records. With a performance that spans 4 octaves, Shayan's engulfing vocals coupled within him playing grand piano, breathe fire into the epic composition that masterfully builds layer-upon-layer from start to finish.

Quantegy GP9 Analogue Tape used to record Shayan Italia's song Reflection, the largest audio production of a Hindi song ever
EXPERT REVIEWS

The Critics Are Already Talking!

Shayan Italia - REFLECTION | प्यार तू था, ना भी था Critic Reviews
reflection

Two Faces.
One Heart.

it's all about music

“The music we listen to is personal. It defines us. You deeply understand someone through the music they love. For it is a two-faced reflection of a single heart’s innermost desires.” - Shayan Italia

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LOVE IT. LIVE IT. WEAR IT.

Your Music Is A
REFLECTION Of You!

The music we love is a reflection of our own identity and individuality. When you wear the symbol, you say "music matters to me; it's a huge part of my life".
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LET'S GET CREATIVE

Home: Where The Heart Beats

Apart from wearing it; it kinda looks dope on anything!
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LET'S GET COLOURFUL

Make The Reflection
Of Your Music Pop!

Customise everything.
You know you want to!
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SONGWRITER. PIANIST. VOCALIST.

About Shayan Italia

Indian born global multi-award winning musician.
BIRTH

“Never be afraid to be different; never be afraid to not fit in” - Mum

turn every negative into a positive. never back down. 

Shayan Italia is born to a Zoroastrian Parsi family in Hyderabad city, India. When he was just a boy, Shayan lost both his Mum and Dad within a year of each other; his Mum to Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of The Bone Marrow) and his Dad to Multiple Sclerosis

Prior to passing away, his Mum requested his Dad buy him a piano. She never lived to see him play it. Shayan wrote his first song on that piano and has been prolifically writing since. REFLECTION | प्यार तू था, ना भी था marks his debut song release.

Shayan Italia Baby Pic Aged 4
PEDIGREE

"Those who start later, tend to achieve greater" - Shayan Italia

never forget where you came from. it is what defines you. 

Shayan Italia went to the Doon School to study, following the footsteps of his father, brother and uncle. He has a Bachelor's Degree in International Trade Practices, a Bachelor's Degree in Sound Engineering and Music Production and a Master's Degree in Business Management.

Shayan comes from a Zoroastrian Parsi family that is extremely pro-India in embracing its diversity, culture and growth. Shayan's Mum was an avid reader, averaging almost a book a day in her life. Her philosophy was "the more your read, the more you grow. It's that simple." His father was a graduate of PhD in Engineering from the University of Birmingham. His elder brother Dynshaw Italia is a two-time global award-winning Chartered Accountant. His uncle Lieutenant General Faridoon 'Billy' Billimoria was a four-star general officer rank of the Indian Army. His first cousin is Lord Karan Bilimoria. His uncle Ratan J Batliboi is a revered architect. 

Shayan Italia Performing On Steinway D Grand Piano
GROWTH

“If someone tells you something cannot be done; it's just their way of saying they cannot do it” - Shayan Italia

you have to enjoy the rain, if you want to see the rainbow. 

"I count myself as one of all the misfits, the outcasts, the rebels, the weird ones, the ones who feel like they don't belong. I have never been accepted as one of any, or one of many.

I have struggled and strived to fight off my inner demons; those that have always shown and proved me to be different, awkward, indisciplined, childish, trivial, troublesome and frivolous. And I have come to love myself in the skin I am. For I stand musically, lyrically, emotionally and socially apart. I have learned and understood myself the hard way, that if everyone is flowing downstream, I have to swim upstream.

And it all stems from what she told me: never be afraid to be different; never be afraid to not fit in; you are my son and you are who you are for a reason."

- Shayan Italia

Shayan Italia Fitness Shot Open Arms
THE BIG WIGS ARE SPEAKING

Who's Saying What
About Shayan Italia


Sir David Frost
Sir David Frost
"Is the new Elton John going to come from India? For a new force is arriving on the music scene with many predicting a big future for him."
Sir Tim Rice
Sir Tim Rice
"An inspirational lyricist. His lyrics are unique and draw an instant connection."
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
"His songs are masterfully written."
The Times
The Times, International
"Superb vocalist."
Time Out London
Time Out, London
"A silent superstar in the making."
Sir Ratan Tata
Sir Ratan Tata
"He is, without a doubt, an extremely enterprising and talented individual."
Mid Day
Mid-Day
"Global envy: India's pride."
Neil Fox
Neil Fox
"He's going to be hugely successful"
GIRL ZONE

Shayan In Pics

6'1" Tall | Athletic | 141 IQ
Non-Drinker | Non-Smoker
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FUTURE

20 Yrs Of Songwriting
Comes To The Surface

100 class-A songs. Brace yourself.
REFLECTION is just the tip of the iceberg.
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2018

Indian National Anthem

The most viewed national anthem of any country ever.

Shayan Italia - Reflection | प्यार तू था, ना भी था Song Packshot

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Reflection

Shayan Italia's debut featuring 150 legendary musicians.

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2026

Angelina

Angelina builds from a whisper to a screaming epic finale.

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2026

Sha La La

India's first over 18 music video. Provocative, sassy. Very Catchy.

SHE IS MY ARMOUR. MY SOUL. MY REFLECTION.

The Indian National Anthem
by Shayan Italia

Shayan Italia's heartfelt rendition of the Indian National Anthem, an ode to his Mum, became the most viewed national anthem of any country ever, at that time, immortalising India’s crown jewel and cementing him as a musical game changer. In honour of his service, the Govt of India presented the “Global Indian Of the Year” award to Shayan Italia.

INTO THE PIECES
OF A BROKEN GLASS

REFLECTION
प्यार तू था, ना भी था

Written, arranged, produced, performed on grand piano and sung by Shayan Italia.
Lyrics by Nishit Bhatia & Shayan Italia.

Act 1

Zameen
Aasmaan
Main tabah inke
Darmiyaan
 
Yeh
Karishma
Surya se din jiye
Aur chandani se hi hai yeh raat
 
Aur main kho gaya
Ho...main kho gaya
Par mere dil mein
Dil mein tu hi basa...
 
Jo yeh dil ka hai junoon
Kyun main na jaanu yeh fitoor
Pyaar tu tha, na bhi tha
 
Kyun is sheeshe mein
Dikhte hain hum humein
Main dekhoon
Kya tum ho, na bhi ho

Maine jo tujhko dil diya
Tune is dil ko tod diya
Aur phir yeh kaanch
Yeh pyaar
Bikhar gaya
 
Yeh pyaar bikhar gaya...

Act 2

Dard-e-dil
Dil hi mehsoos kare
Jo jhalke in aankhon mein
Yeh kahani, hai hamari, dastaan
 
Yeh sabko bataun main
Kis sur mein is gaane ko gaoon main
Par yeh raag gaate hue main hoon dukhi
Kyun in shabdon mein
Dil mein hai nahi khushi...
 
Jo yeh dil ka hai junoon
Kyun main na jaanu yeh fitoor
Pyaar tu tha, na bhi tha
 
Kyun is sheeshe mein
Dikhte hain hum humein
Main dekhoon
Kya tum ho, na bhi ho

Maine jo tujhko dil diya
Tune is dil ko tod diya
Aur phir yeh kaanch
Yeh pyaar
Bikhar gaya
 
Yeh pyaar bikhar gaya...

Baby, I miss you
Yeah, I do
In reflection.

CONTACT

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