Chhalla by Afsana Khan

Chhalla is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. The production by Jasbir Gunachauria is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Every line Afsana Khan sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. 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 2025, Chhalla had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. The emotional register of Chhalla is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

At 4:46, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Chhalla has earned its place in the catalogue of Punjabi music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.