Missing by Mannat Noor, Hardeep Grewal

Some songs are made for a single moment. Missing is made for all of them. What makes Missing musically distinctive is the composition by Kulshan Sandhu, which balances simplicity with depth.

Mannat Noor, Hardeep Grewal brings a warmth to Missing that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Missing finds its musical expression here — Missing is where the film's heart beats loudest.

2023 was a strong year for Punjabi music, and Missing was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Missing. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 2:30, 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 Missing, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.