Jhanjar by Baani Sandhu, Gur Sidhu

Jhanjar works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. Behind the melody is the work of Gur Sidhu, whose composition choices give Jhanjar its distinctive texture.

Baani Sandhu, Gur Sidhu inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. Hearing Jhanjar without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Jhanjar.

When it came out in 2022, Jhanjar 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.

Running to 2:38, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The track stands as evidence that Baani Sandhu, Gur Sidhu and Gur Sidhu, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.