A Piya Chunari by Khesari Lal Yadav

Few songs from 2022 have held their ground as well as A Piya Chunari, a track that keeps finding new audiences. The music, composed by Arya Sharma, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

The voice of Khesari Lal Yadav carries A Piya Chunari effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

The song dates from 2022, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. 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.

At 3:13, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like A Piya Chunari are the reason people fall in love with Bhojpuri music and never quite fall out of it.