Criminal - Ra-One by Vishal And Shekhar, Vishal Dadlani, Shruti Pathak, Akon

Criminal - Ra-One arrived from the Ra-One album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2011. Vishal And Shekhar built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

Every line Vishal And Shekhar, Vishal Dadlani, Shruti Pathak, Akon sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Arjun Rampal, Shah Rukh Khan gave the film its soul, and Criminal - Ra-One is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

By the end of 2011, Criminal - Ra-One had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

In 5:06 minutes, Criminal - Ra-One builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. For anyone yet to hear Criminal - Ra-One, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.