Gunde Chacha Tau Ke by Masoom Sharma, Ashu Twinkle

Gunde Chacha Tau Ke is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Pinna Music sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

The performance by Masoom Sharma, Ashu Twinkle is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Gunde Chacha Tau Ke a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2023 was a strong year for Haryanvi music, and Gunde Chacha Tau Ke was among the reasons why. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 2:53, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Gunde Chacha Tau Ke are the reason people fall in love with Haryanvi music and never quite fall out of it.