Desi Beat - Bodyguard by Himesh Reshammiya, Amrita Kak, Mika Singh

Desi Beat - Bodyguard is one of those rare Hindi tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Himesh Reshammiya has a history of strong work, and the music on Desi Beat - Bodyguard is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Himesh Reshammiya, Amrita Kak, Mika Singh sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The chemistry of Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan is embedded in every moment of Desi Beat - Bodyguard, making it as much a performance as a song.

2011 marked the release of Bodyguard, and Desi Beat - Bodyguard was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 4:12, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Desi Beat - Bodyguard is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.