The massive success of 'Dhurandhar' and its sequel 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' brought rapper Reble unprecedented visibility across the country. With the films becoming cultural phenomena and their music receiving widespread acclaim, one would expect the Meghalaya-born artist to sign every opportunity that came her way.
Choosing Art Over Popularity
Despite attracting attention from multiple quarters after the success of the blockbuster franchise, in a candid interaction with Variety India, the rapper revealed that she has consciously turned down several offers, preferring artistic connection over commercial opportunities.
"I've declined many offers," she said, explaining that success has not changed the way she approaches her work. Having started her journey in 2018 with independent tracks like 'New Riot', 'Terror', 'Set It Off' and 'Killswitch', Reble believes every collaboration must feel authentic. "I wanna work on something with someone I resonate with," she added.
The artist credited her creative partnership with composer Shashwat as one of the reasons her work on 'Dhurandhar' connected with audiences. "Me and Sha have good musical chemistry. He's a gem."
Reble on Choosing Art Over Popularity
While many artists use breakthrough success as a springboard to maximise visibility, Reble appears determined to move at her own pace. Rather than accepting projects simply because they arrive after a hit, she says personal conviction remains the deciding factor. For Reble, success is not about saying yes to everything. It is about finding collaborators and stories she genuinely believes in.
Reble also spoke about the criticism that accompanied her rise. According to her, the track 'Praying Mantis' emerged from the frustration of constantly hearing assumptions about her success. "It came from a place of frustration. People kept saying I sold my soul, so I thought I'd show them how."
She believes some people struggle to accept that success can come through persistence and hard work. "They need a narrative that says, 'Reble is evil, she compromised,' than actually admit that I worked hard enough to make a name for myself."
Reble on Staying Committed to Her Creative Vision
Reble made it clear that public opinion does not dictate her artistic choices. "I don't try to appease or please people, I make my art." She added that art is not always meant to be immediately understood. "When you don't understand something, it's easier for some of them to criticise than decipher." "Art is not a textbook, it's supposed to be non-linear."
Why 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' Felt Right
The rapper also reflected on contributing to the Malayalam film 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra', explaining that the decision came from her genuine admiration for the project. "I love the movie 'Lokah' and that's what I meant when I said I wanna work on things I resonate with." Her comments further reinforced the idea that she prioritises creative alignment over simply adding more projects to her résumé.
What's Next for Reble?
While fans continue to speculate about her next major collaboration, Reble remains focused on creating music that reflects her personality and artistic instincts. "It's gonna be noisy, distorted, and raw," she said while describing the sound of a future album or EP.
For now, even after the enormous success of 'Dhurandhar' and 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', Reble seems content taking the longer route, choosing meaningful collaborations over chasing every opportunity that comes her way.
