By the Way - Aisha by Amit Trivedi, Anushka Manchanda, Neuman Pinto

Not every song from Aisha lingers, but By the Way - Aisha is the one that stays. Amit Trivedi's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Amit Trivedi, Anushka Manchanda, Neuman Pinto brings a warmth to By the Way - Aisha that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The song is tied to Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, whose presence gives By the Way - Aisha a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

The song dates from 2010, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. The emotional register of By the Way - Aisha is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

In 3:31 minutes, By the Way - Aisha builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. For anyone yet to hear By the Way - Aisha, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.