Paramjeet Kaur, a 19-year-old from Punjab, is making waves as the first authentic female rapper in Punjabi hip-hop. Her viral debut track challenges industry norms and inspires many across India.

In the quiet lanes of Duneke, a small village in Punjab’s Moga district, mornings usually begin with the hum of tractors, neighbours exchanging greetings, and the aroma of fresh parathas drifting from ...