Actor-singer Aditi Saigal, also known as Dot, who recently appeared in Zoya Akhtar’s film ‘The Archies,’ has released her latest single, ‘Girls Night.’ The song, with its sunny Motown-infused jazz-pop vibe, celebrates the unique camaraderie and warm intimacy among girlfriends.
Regarding the release of the music video, Dot expressed her excitement, saying, “One of the best things about being in this line of work is the ability to say, ‘Hey, you know what? I wanna shoot a music video with my best friends and then just do it. I mean really. How lucky am I? I get to write music talking about the people I love and then act alongside them!”
Produced by Dot & Hawwa (who is also the director of the music video), the video for ‘Girls Night’ portrays a safe space for its characters. Dot, along with her friends Shibangi and Aksha, finds comfort in a house where they can escape from the pressures of their jobs and be themselves.
“In the video, directed by another close friend Hawwa Samples, we wanted to capture the ease with which we unwind together, as well as some of our antics. We brainstormed to try to tap into specific memories we had of each other. With the last few shots especially, the video sort of became an ode to friendships everywhere. Cheesy McCheese, I know but.. It’s true,” shared Dot.
Dot made her acting debut with ‘The Archies’ and gained recognition in the Indian music scene with her viral YouTube song ‘Everybody Dances To Techno.’ Her album ‘Practice Rooms,’ which originated from university recordings, features hits like ‘Asymmetrical,’ which impressed Zoya Akhtar so much that she included it in ‘The Archies’ and also cast Dot in a key role in the film.