Gulabi Paani by Ammy Virk, Mannat Noor

Not every song from Muklawa lingers, but Gulabi Paani is the one that stays. Credit goes to Gurmeet Singh for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Ammy Virk, Mannat Noor carries Gulabi Paani effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Muklawa finds its musical expression here — Gulabi Paani is where the film's heart beats loudest.

Released in 2019, it arrived at a time when Punjabi music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. 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.

In 2:39 minutes, Gulabi Paani builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. Songs like Gulabi Paani are the reason people fall in love with Punjabi music and never quite fall out of it.