Chala Patna Ke Ghat by Pawan Singh, Madhulika

Released as part of Mahima Chhathi Maiya Ke, Chala Patna Ke Ghat announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Lovely Sharma built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Pawan Singh, Madhulika carries Chala Patna Ke Ghat effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

By the end of 2017, Chala Patna Ke Ghat had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is no right time to listen to Chala Patna Ke Ghat. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

The concision of Chala Patna Ke Ghat — just 5:37 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Bhojpuri in recent memory — and the numbers agree.