Kneel by Nijjar, Gurlej Akhtar

When Nijjar, Gurlej Akhtar recorded Kneel, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Behind the melody is the work of Nijjar, whose composition choices give Kneel its distinctive texture.

The performance by Nijjar, Gurlej Akhtar is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2024 was a strong year for Indian Pop music, and Kneel was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Kneel. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

The 2:38 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. Kneel is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.