Kisi Gulki - Sanjog by Mohammed Rafi

Kisi Gulki - Sanjog is one of those rare Hindi tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Credit goes to R. D. Burman for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Mohammed Rafi carries Kisi Gulki - Sanjog effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Kisi Gulki - Sanjog a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

1971 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Kisi Gulki - Sanjog was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

The concision of Kisi Gulki - Sanjog — just 6:13 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The track stands as evidence that Mohammed Rafi and R. D. Burman, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.