Desi Boys by Raju Punjabi, Boy Zaildaar

Desi Boys is one of those rare Haryanvi tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. What makes Desi Boys musically distinctive is the composition by Raju Punjabi, which balances simplicity with depth.

The voice of Raju Punjabi, Boy Zaildaar carries Desi Boys effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Desi Boys is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2021 was a strong year for Haryanvi music, and Desi Boys was among the reasons why. The emotional register of Desi Boys is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

Running to 3:13, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Haryanvi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.