Dhalne Lagi Hai Raat - Inteha by Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal

Not every song from Inteha lingers, but Dhalne Lagi Hai Raat - Inteha is the one that stays. The production by Anu Malik is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The performance by Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Dhalne Lagi Hai Raat - Inteha is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

The song dates from 2003, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. There is no right time to listen to Dhalne Lagi Hai Raat - Inteha. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

The concision of Dhalne Lagi Hai Raat - Inteha — just 6:45 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.