2025 Video Editorial note

Malapropism

Language English

Official video; English lyrics published in artist's description.

Karshni's self-directed music video uses Amiya Bhanushali's shibari alongside distorted images to address consent and the language used to minimize harm.

Rope is a deliberate contrast to the song's subject: the video foregrounds a chosen, negotiated experience against language that obscures coercion. Karshni wrote, directed and edited the film as well as performing the song.

Official music-video preview for Malapropism
Karshni, via YouTube · youtube.com Image rights · Provider information

People & projects

  • Karshni Nair writer, director, editor, songwriter, composer and performer
  • Armaan Mishra cinematography
  • Jahaan Noble additional editing
  • Disco Puppet music co-producer
  • Sanjay Das music mix
  • Amiya Bhanushali shibari artist

Linked names open Atlas profiles.

Context & sources

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