Heel by Kaka

There is an honesty to Heel that separates it from most Punjabi songs released around the same time. Kaka has a history of strong work, and the music on Heel is among the most memorable of it.

The performance by Kaka is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. 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.

2025 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Heel was among the reasons why. 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.

Running to 3:22, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Heel, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.