Lau Jali - Krantiveer by Sachin, Jigar, Jigar Biswani

Lau Jali - Krantiveer is one of those rare Hindi tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Sachin, Jigar's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The voice of Sachin, Jigar, Jigar Biswani carries Lau Jali - Krantiveer effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The chemistry of Mukesh Tiwari, Farida Jalal, Sameer, Ranjit, Jahan Bloch is embedded in every moment of Lau Jali - Krantiveer, making it as much a performance as a song.

2010 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Lau Jali - Krantiveer was among the reasons why. Some music is background. Lau Jali - Krantiveer demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

The 3:46 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.