Conspiracy - Madras Cafe by Shantanu Moitra, Monali Thakur

Released as part of Madras Cafe, Conspiracy - Madras Cafe announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Credit goes to Shantanu Moitra for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Shantanu Moitra, Monali Thakur carries Conspiracy - Madras Cafe effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between John Abraham, Ayushmann Khurrana, Nargis Fakhri, Rashi Khanna and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

The song dates from 2013, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. There is a quality to Conspiracy - Madras Cafe that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 3:07, 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 Conspiracy - Madras Cafe, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.