Matak Chalungi by Teena Khan

Released as part of Matak Chalungi, Matak Chalungi announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Teena Khan, Naveen Kant, Bijender Birju built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Teena Khan carries Matak Chalungi effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Matak Chalungi a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

When it came out in 2021, Matak Chalungi felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. 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 Matak Chalungi — just 4:56 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Songs like Matak Chalungi are the reason people fall in love with Haryanvi music and never quite fall out of it.