Champ by Vikram Sarkar, Thought

Not every song from Champ lingers, but Champ is the one that stays. Vikram Sarkar, Thought has a history of strong work, and the music on Champ is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Vikram Sarkar, Thought sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Champ is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

The 2026 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

The 2:38 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. Songs like Champ are the reason people fall in love with Punjabi music and never quite fall out of it.