Maa, Pt. 2 - Nil Battey Sannata by A. Hariharan

Maa, Pt. 2 - Nil Battey Sannata works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. A. Hariharan, Rohan Vinayak, Shreyas Jain has a history of strong work, and the music on Maa, Pt. 2 - Nil Battey Sannata is among the most memorable of it.

A. Hariharan inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2016 marked the release of Nil Battey Sannata, and Maa, Pt. 2 - Nil Battey Sannata was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

The concision of Maa, Pt. 2 - Nil Battey Sannata — just 3:25 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.