Gajab Karihaiya by Nitesh Raj

Gajab Karihaiya works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. Anish's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The voice of Nitesh Raj carries Gajab Karihaiya effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. 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.

Released in 2022, it arrived at a time when Bhojpuri music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

In 3:20 minutes, Gajab Karihaiya builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. Songs like Gajab Karihaiya are the reason people fall in love with Bhojpuri music and never quite fall out of it.