Lalla Alah Tera Nighebaan - Abdullah by Manna Dey

Lalla Alah Tera Nighebaan - Abdullah 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 Manna Dey carries Lalla Alah Tera Nighebaan - Abdullah effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hearing Lalla Alah Tera Nighebaan - Abdullah without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Abdullah.

The 1980 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. There is no right time to listen to Lalla Alah Tera Nighebaan - Abdullah. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 5:19, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The track stands as evidence that Manna Dey and R.D. Burman, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.