Ham Bhi To Hai - Dhuaan by Amit Kumar, R.D. Burman

The Dhuaan album has several strong tracks, but Ham Bhi To Hai - Dhuaan is the one most listeners come back to first. The music, composed by R.D. Burman, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Ham Bhi To Hai - Dhuaan, Amit Kumar, R.D. Burman clearly belongs in the second group. The song is tied to Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjeeta, whose presence gives Ham Bhi To Hai - Dhuaan a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

The song dates from 1981, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

At 4:49, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Ham Bhi To Hai - Dhuaan, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.