Ehsaas - Mitr-My Friend by Hariharan

Hariharan has delivered memorable performances before, but Ehsaas - Mitr-My Friend sits comfortably among the very best. Credit goes to Bhavatharini Ilaiyaraaja for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Hariharan brings a warmth to Ehsaas - Mitr-My Friend that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

2002 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Ehsaas - Mitr-My Friend was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Ehsaas - Mitr-My Friend. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 2:41, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.