Gurshal by Dharm Jakhu

There is an honesty to Gurshal that separates it from most Haryanvi songs released around the same time. Credit goes to Sanjeet Saroha for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Dharm Jakhu delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

2021 was a strong year for Haryanvi music, and Gurshal was among the reasons why. Gurshal is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

The concision of Gurshal — just 6:32 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Gurshal is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.