Dhokha by Arijit Singh, Manan Bhardwaj

When Arijit Singh, Manan Bhardwaj recorded Dhokha, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. has a history of strong work, and the music on Dhokha is among the most memorable of it.

Arijit Singh, Manan Bhardwaj delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Dhokha, and Dhokha captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2022 was a strong year for Indian Pop music, and Dhokha was among the reasons why. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

In 4:05 minutes, Dhokha builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. Years from now, Dhokha will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.