Humnava by Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Stebin Ben, Shivangi Joshi

There is an honesty to Humnava that separates it from most Indian Pop songs released around the same time. Stebin Ben, Shivangi Joshi, Sanjeev Chaturvedi built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

Sanjeev Chaturvedi, Stebin Ben, Shivangi Joshi brings a warmth to Humnava that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2022 was a strong year for Indian Pop music, and Humnava was among the reasons why. Listeners have described the experience of Humnava differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

At 3:01, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like Humnava are the reason people fall in love with Indian Pop music and never quite fall out of it.