Chala Aaya Pyar - Aashayein by Mohit Chauhan

Mohit Chauhan has delivered memorable performances before, but Chala Aaya Pyar - Aashayein sits comfortably among the very best. The production by Salim, Sulaiman is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The voice of Mohit Chauhan carries Chala Aaya Pyar - Aashayein 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 Chala Aaya Pyar - Aashayein, making it as much a performance as a song.

The 2010 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

Running to 5:15, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Years from now, Chala Aaya Pyar - Aashayein will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.