Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya - Mela by Aamir Khan, Leslie Lewis, Hariharan

Aamir Khan, Leslie Lewis, Hariharan has delivered memorable performances before, but Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya - Mela sits comfortably among the very best. Leslie Lewis sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Aamir Khan, Leslie Lewis, Hariharan brings a warmth to Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya - Mela that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Hearing Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya - Mela without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Mela.

2000 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya - Mela was among the reasons why. There is a quality to Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya - Mela that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

The concision of Dekho 2000 Zamana Aa Gaya - Mela — just 4:54 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The track stands as evidence that Aamir Khan, Leslie Lewis, Hariharan and Leslie Lewis, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.