Ki Mayay by Shreya Ghoshal

Ki Mayay works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. The production by Anupam Roy is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The vocal on Ki Mayay is among the better performances Shreya Ghoshal has committed to record. Jisshu Sengupta, Solanki Roy are at the heart of Ki Mayay, and Ki Mayay captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2022 was a strong year for Bengali music, and Ki Mayay was among the reasons why. 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 3:45, 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 Bengali in recent memory — and the numbers agree.