Qismat by Ammy Virk

Qismat is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. B Praak has a history of strong work, and the music on Qismat is among the most memorable of it.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Qismat, Ammy Virk clearly belongs in the second group. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Qismat, and Qismat captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2017 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Qismat was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Qismat. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 4:03, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Years from now, Qismat will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.