Babuwan by Shilpi Raj, Vivek Rao

Not every song from Babuwan lingers, but Babuwan is the one that stays. Behind the melody is the work of Shilpi Raj, Vivek Rao, whose composition choices give Babuwan its distinctive texture.

What sets this recording apart is how Shilpi Raj, Vivek Rao handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Babuwan finds its musical expression here — Babuwan is where the film's heart beats loudest.

When it came out in 2022, Babuwan felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 3:49, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Bhojpuri in recent memory — and the numbers agree.