Humsafar Chahiye - Inteha by Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik

Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik has delivered memorable performances before, but Humsafar Chahiye - Inteha sits comfortably among the very best. Anu Malik built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik carries Humsafar Chahiye - Inteha effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hearing Humsafar Chahiye - Inteha without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Inteha.

2003 marked the release of Inteha, and Humsafar Chahiye - Inteha was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. There is no right time to listen to Humsafar Chahiye - Inteha. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

The 7:46 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.