Home Shanti Home by Upal Sengupta, Prashmita Paul

Not every song from Home Shanti Home lingers, but Home Shanti Home is the one that stays. Behind the melody is the work of Anindya Chattopadhyay, whose composition choices give Home Shanti Home its distinctive texture.

Upal Sengupta, Prashmita Paul brings a warmth to Home Shanti Home that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Home Shanti Home finds its musical expression here — Home Shanti Home is where the film's heart beats loudest.

When it came out in 2017, Home Shanti Home felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. 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.

At 3:37, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The track stands as evidence that Upal Sengupta, Prashmita Paul and Anindya Chattopadhyay, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.