Barbaad - Saiyaara by The Rish, Jubin Nautiyal

There is an honesty to Barbaad - Saiyaara that separates it from most Hindi songs released around the same time. The Rish's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The voice of The Rish, Jubin Nautiyal carries Barbaad - Saiyaara effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Barbaad - Saiyaara, making it as much a performance as a song.

2025 marked the release of Saiyaara, and Barbaad - Saiyaara was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Listeners have described the experience of Barbaad - Saiyaara differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

At 5:57, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.