Andolan by Vikram Pannu

The Andolan album has several strong tracks, but Andolan is the one most listeners come back to first. Behind the melody is the work of Preet Mohit, whose composition choices give Andolan its distinctive texture.

The performance by Vikram Pannu is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Andolan, making it as much a performance as a song.

2020 was a strong year for Haryanvi music, and Andolan was among the reasons why. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

Running to 2:56, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Andolan are the reason people fall in love with Haryanvi music and never quite fall out of it.