Mera Junoon - Sarbjit by Shail Hada, Shail, Pritesh

Shail Hada, Shail, Pritesh has delivered memorable performances before, but Mera Junoon - Sarbjit sits comfortably among the very best. Shail, Pritesh's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Shail Hada, Shail, Pritesh understood what this song required and delivered it without excess — the restraint itself becomes the emotion. The connection between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda, Richa Chadda, Darshan Kumar and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

2016 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Mera Junoon - Sarbjit was among the reasons why. Mera Junoon - Sarbjit is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 4:05, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Mera Junoon - Sarbjit, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.