Chahe Ya Na Chahe by Prateek Kuhad

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

Prateek Kuhad brings a warmth to Chahe Ya Na Chahe that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Hearing Chahe Ya Na Chahe without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Chahe Ya Na Chahe.

In 2013, Indian Pop produced many songs, but Chahe Ya Na Chahe was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. Chahe Ya Na Chahe is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 3:14, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.