Maharani (song)

"Maharani" (transl. Great Queen) is a song by the Filipino boy band Alamat. It is the second track from their first extended play (EP) Pasulong (transl. Forward), released on October 28, 2022. "Maharani" was released as a single on January 24, 2023, along with a music video starring Jhoanna Robles as Alamat member Taneo Sebastian's love interest. Filmmaker Jason Paul Laxamana directed the video.

Lyrically, "Maharani" is about unrequited love, particularly from the perspective of an admirer pining for a girl who is stuck in a loveless relationship with someone else. Its lyrics are written in Tagalog, although its title is a Sanskrit word referring to the wife of a maharaja (the Hindu equivalent of a prince or king). Musically, it blends elements of traditional Southern Philippine music with the R&B, trap, and neo-soul genres. It also incorporates native Southeast Asian instruments such as the kanun, gamelan, and gangsa. Thyro Alfaro wrote, composed, and produced "Maharani". Zebedee Zuñiga is credited for vocal arrangement and Ponz Martinez is credited for recording the song.

The single received highly favorable reviews from critics. Nica Glorioso of Nylon Manila described "Maharani" as the benchmark for Alamat's concept and sound. In November 2023, "Maharani" won Best R&B Recording at the 36th Awit Awards. In July 2024, the song entered Billboard Philippines' Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 80. A report by the publication stated that Alamat was the only Pinoy pop boy band to enter their charts at the time it was written.