Lath Ki Kasar by Surender Romio, Ruchika Jangid, Gaurav Panchal (GR Music)

Lath Ki Kasar arrived from the Lath Ki Kasar album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. 's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Surender Romio, Ruchika Jangid, Gaurav Panchal (GR Music) inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

Running to 2:36, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Years from now, Lath Ki Kasar will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.