Kripa Choriyane by Midhila Michael

Not every song from Kripa Choriyane lingers, but Kripa Choriyane is the one that stays. The music, composed by Joji Johns, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Midhila Michael delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

By the end of 2020, Kripa Choriyane had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is no right time to listen to Kripa Choriyane. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 4:54, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.