Euphoria (Indian Band) - Phir Dhoom and Mantra (1999-2002)

Phir Dhoom and Mantra (1999-2002)

After the success of ‘Dhoom’, Euphoria started work on their second studio album ‘PhirDhoom’; and delivered hit singles such as ‘Phir Dhoom’, ‘Rok Sako To Rok Lo’, and ‘Pyar Hi Tha’. But it was their first single ‘Maaeri’ (which was instrumental in launching the career of Rimmi Sen) which became their most successful song, and their trademark tune. It was during the recording of this album, that Palash asked Tabla Player Prashant Trivedi and Percussionist Rakesh Bhardwaj to join the band. Two back to back hit records had already cemented Euphoria as a force to be reckoned with. The band toured heavily this time, to promote the record and also played at the prestigious Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis in 2000. In 2001, Euphoria became the first ever band to play inside the United Nations General Assembly along with Junoon from Pakistan. After returning to the country the band released “Mantra” India’s first ever standalone single release, independent of an album.

‘Mantra’ established their unique hind rock resonance which was an eclectic mixture of Indian and global sounds. It was during this time that front man Palash shot for the film Filhaal, which was released the same year.