Jinne Saah by Ninja, Jyotica Tangri

Few songs from 2017 have held their ground as well as Jinne Saah, a track that keeps finding new audiences. The music, composed by Jaidev Kumar, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Ninja, Jyotica Tangri brings a warmth to Jinne Saah 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.

2017 marked the release of Jinne Saah, and Jinne Saah was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The emotional register of Jinne Saah is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

Running to 3:35, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The staying power of Jinne Saah is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.