Following her chart-topping success and international collaborations with artists like The Chainsmokers and Sigala, Jonita step further into the global spotlight teamed up with Ed Sheeran for a reimagining of his track Heaven.

Speaking to FAULT Magazine, Jonita opens up about her creative process, the balance between cultural authenticity and global appeal, and her vision for the next phase of her artistry.

FAULT Magazine: How did the creative process unfold when you began reimagining a track like “Heaven”?
Jonita: “Heaven” is already such a beautifully written song – there’s this warmth and vulnerability in it that instantly pulls you in. I wanted my contribution to feel organic and not just an addition. With the Hindi verse, it felt like the emotion of the song translated effortlessly into that language. From there, it became about weaving my sound into Ed’s world while keeping the integrity of the original intact.

FAULT Magazine: What emotions were you hoping to bring forward through your Hindi verse, and where did the creative inspiration come from?
Jonita: I wanted to capture that emotional stillness, that sense of peace you feel when everything around you fades and it’s just love that remains. The words and melody flowed quite intuitively once I connected to that feeling.

FAULT Magazine: In blending Hindi lyrics with a song originally rooted in Western pop, how did you strike a balance between preserving the song’s essence and bringing in your own cultural voice?
Jonita: That balance is something I’m always mindful of. I grew up listening to both Indian and Western music, so naturally, my artistic instincts live somewhere in between those two worlds. With “Heaven,” my goal wasn’t to reinvent the song, it was to complement it. I wanted the Hindi verse to feel like a seamless emotional extension. It’s about finding the shared language of feeling, even if the actual languages are different.

FAULT Magazine: You’ve built a sound that bridges Bollywood and global pop. When working on new music, how do you ensure that each song reflects personal truth while still resonating with an international audience?
Jonita: Whether I’m singing in Hindi, English, or another language, I focus on the emotion first – if it feels real to me, it will resonate universally. So I let my personal truth lead, and then I build the soundscape around it in a way that feels global but still grounded in who I am.

FAULT Magazine: What do you hope listeners take away from your version of “Heaven”?
Jonita: I hope they feel a sense of connection – not just to the song, but to the idea that music truly transcends language. It’s a song about love in its purest form. If someone who’s never heard Hindi before still feels something, that’s the magic of it.

FAULT Magazine: As you prepare for your next body of work, what themes or stories are most present in your mind, and how do they connect to where you are as an artist right now?
Jonita: Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on identity and evolution – what it means to grow while staying true to your essence. My next body of work will definitely explore that space: love, growth, cultural duality, and the beauty in finding balance between all the worlds I exist in. It’s a very introspective phase for me as an artist.

FAULT Magazine: What’s been the greatest challenge you’ve faced on your creative journey, and how have you overcome it?
Jonita: Probably learning to trust my instincts fully. When you’re navigating different genres and audiences, it’s easy to second-guess yourself. But I’ve realised that authenticity always wins – the moment I started embracing my sound without overthinking how it fits into a category, everything started aligning more naturally. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m getting better at letting my intuition lead.

FAULT Magazine: What are you most looking forward to in the coming year?
Jonita: I’m really excited to release more of my original music and to collaborate across borders. Projects like “Heaven” have reminded me how powerful it is when artists from different cultures come together to tell a shared story. I want to keep building on that – creating music that feels global, but rooted in authenticity.

FAULT Magazine: What is your FAULT?
Jonita: I tend to overthink – a lot! Whether it’s a lyric, a mix, or even a post, I can get caught up in the details. But I’m learning that sometimes imperfection is what makes art human. Letting go and trusting the moment has been one of the biggest lessons for me creatively.