Kul Milake Jatt by Gurnam Bhullar, Gurlej Akhtar

Gurnam Bhullar, Gurlej Akhtar has delivered memorable performances before, but Kul Milake Jatt sits comfortably among the very best. Behind the melody is the work of Goldy Desi Crew, whose composition choices give Kul Milake Jatt its distinctive texture.

The voice of Gurnam Bhullar, Gurlej Akhtar carries Kul Milake Jatt effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Kul Milake Jatt is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

2022 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Kul Milake Jatt was among the reasons why. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

The 3:48 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. The track stands as evidence that Gurnam Bhullar, Gurlej Akhtar and Goldy Desi Crew, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.