Majak Thodi Ae by R Nait, Gurlej Akhtar

Majak Thodi Ae arrived from the Majak Thodi Ae album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2021. The music, composed by R Nait, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Every line R Nait, Gurlej Akhtar sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2021 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Majak Thodi Ae was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Majak Thodi Ae. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

The concision of Majak Thodi Ae — just 3:48 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Majak Thodi Ae has earned its place in the catalogue of Punjabi music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.