Ilzaam by Kabira

Ilzaam is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. The production by Kabira is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Kabira delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing Ilzaam without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Ilzaam.

2020 marked the release of Ilzaam, and Ilzaam was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. 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 3:21, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Haryanvi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.