Bechari by Afsana Khan

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

Afsana Khan delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2022 marked the release of Bechari, and Bechari was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The emotional register of Bechari is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

At 4:43, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Punjabi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.