Lonely - Khiladi 786 by Himesh Reshammiya, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Hamsika Iyer

Released as part of Khiladi 786, Lonely - Khiladi 786 announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. The production by Himesh Reshammiya is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The vocal on Lonely - Khiladi 786 is among the better performances Himesh Reshammiya, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Hamsika Iyer has committed to record. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Khiladi 786, and Lonely - Khiladi 786 captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

The song dates from 2012, 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.

The concision of Lonely - Khiladi 786 — just 4:08 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Hindi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.