Chinese Khushi - Chitkabrey by Sumitra Iyer

The Chitkabrey album has several strong tracks, but Chinese Khushi - Chitkabrey is the one most listeners come back to first. What makes Chinese Khushi - Chitkabrey musically distinctive is the composition by Akshay Bafila, which balances simplicity with depth.

Sumitra Iyer brings a warmth to Chinese Khushi - Chitkabrey that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Chinese Khushi - Chitkabrey is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2011 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Chinese Khushi - Chitkabrey was among the reasons why. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

Running to 3:54, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Chinese Khushi - Chitkabrey, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.