Khel by Somvir Kathurwal

Khel is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Arvind Jangid has a history of strong work, and the music on Khel is among the most memorable of it.

Somvir Kathurwal brings a warmth to Khel that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Khel a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

The song dates from 2021, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

The concision of Khel — just 3:04 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Songs like Khel are the reason people fall in love with Haryanvi music and never quite fall out of it.