Ek Dafaa (Chinnamma) by Arjun Kanungo, Mayur Puri

Few songs from 2017 have held their ground as well as Ek Dafaa (Chinnamma), a track that keeps finding new audiences. 's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Arjun Kanungo, Mayur Puri brings a warmth to Ek Dafaa (Chinnamma) 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.

By the end of 2017, Ek Dafaa (Chinnamma) 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.

At 3:42, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Indian Pop in recent memory — and the numbers agree.