Banera by Jass Bajwa, Mandeep Maavi, Black Virus

Not every song from Banera lingers, but Banera is the one that stays. The production by Black Virus is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Banera, Jass Bajwa, Mandeep Maavi, Black Virus clearly belongs in the second group. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

2026 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Banera was among the reasons why. 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.

The concision of Banera — just 2:46 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Punjabi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.