Babul Da Vehda by Meet Bros, Asees Kaur

Some songs are made for a single moment. Babul Da Vehda is made for all of them. The production by is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Meet Bros, Asees Kaur delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Babul Da Vehda a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2022 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Babul Da Vehda was among the reasons why. Some music is background. Babul Da Vehda demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

The concision of Babul Da Vehda — just 4:28 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Songs like Babul Da Vehda are the reason people fall in love with Punjabi music and never quite fall out of it.