Chus La Pakal Aam by Tuntun Yadav, Shilpi Raj

Chus La Pakal Aam arrived from the Chus La Pakal Aam album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2022. Credit goes to Arya Sharma for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Tuntun Yadav, Shilpi Raj inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

The song dates from 2022, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 3:00, 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 Chus La Pakal Aam, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.