Arshum by Abid Kannur

Released as part of Arshum, Arshum announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Behind the melody is the work of Abid Kannur, Mufthi Mubarak, whose composition choices give Arshum its distinctive texture.

Abid Kannur delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing Arshum without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Arshum.

When it came out in 2026, Arshum felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

Running to 4:40, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.