Mere Khayal Se Tum - Balmaa by Asha Bhosle, Nitin Mukesh

Asha Bhosle, Nitin Mukesh has delivered memorable performances before, but Mere Khayal Se Tum - Balmaa sits comfortably among the very best. The music, composed by Nadeem, Shravan, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Asha Bhosle, Nitin Mukesh brings a warmth to Mere Khayal Se Tum - Balmaa that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Mere Khayal Se Tum - Balmaa, making it as much a performance as a song.

1992 marked the release of Balmaa, and Mere Khayal Se Tum - Balmaa 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.

Running to 6:45, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.