Lakshmi Narayan - One Two Three by Ninad Kamat

Lakshmi Narayan - One Two Three is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. The production by Ninad Kamat, Raghav Sachar, Aditya Dhar is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Ninad Kamat understood what this song required and delivered it without excess — the restraint itself becomes the emotion. Hearing Lakshmi Narayan - One Two Three without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen One Two Three.

When it came out in 2008, Lakshmi Narayan - One Two Three felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. There is no right time to listen to Lakshmi Narayan - One Two Three. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

In 2:27 minutes, Lakshmi Narayan - One Two Three builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. Lakshmi Narayan - One Two Three endures because it was built on feeling rather than formula — and that is the one thing streaming numbers cannot manufacture.