Batwara by Masoom Sharma

There is an honesty to Batwara that separates it from most Haryanvi songs released around the same time. Gaurav Panchal (GR Music) has a history of strong work, and the music on Batwara is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Masoom Sharma sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Batwara, making it as much a performance as a song.

2020 marked the release of Batwara, and Batwara was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Batwara is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

The concision of Batwara — just 3:26 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.