Dadabhai by Aruna Das

Few songs from 2023 have held their ground as well as Dadabhai, a track that keeps finding new audiences. Credit goes to Aruna Das, Anindya Chattopadhyay for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Aruna Das carries Dadabhai effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2023 was a strong year for Bengali music, and Dadabhai was among the reasons why. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

The concision of Dadabhai — just 3:37 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Years from now, Dadabhai will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.