Do You Love Me - Baaghi 3 by Nikhita Gandhi

Do You Love Me - Baaghi 3 works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. Rene Bendali, Tanishk Bagchi built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Nikhita Gandhi carries Do You Love Me - Baaghi 3 effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

By the end of 2020, Do You Love Me - Baaghi 3 had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 2:42, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The track stands as evidence that Nikhita Gandhi and Rene Bendali, Tanishk Bagchi, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.