Ektuku Chhoan Lage by Babul Supriyo, Shreya Ghosal

Ektuku Chhoan Lage arrived from the Shudhu Tumi album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2008. Credit goes to Rabindranath Tagore for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Babul Supriyo, Shreya Ghosal carries Ektuku Chhoan Lage effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Ektuku Chhoan Lage a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

The song dates from 2008, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. 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.

At 4:32, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.