Phool Kyon Khile - Ek Din Bahu Ka by Asha Bhosle, Kavita Arun, Bappi Lahiri

Asha Bhosle, Kavita Arun, Bappi Lahiri has delivered memorable performances before, but Phool Kyon Khile - Ek Din Bahu Ka sits comfortably among the very best. The production by Bappi Lahiri is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The voice of Asha Bhosle, Kavita Arun, Bappi Lahiri carries Phool Kyon Khile - Ek Din Bahu Ka effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between Suresh Oberoi, Sapna, Rita Bhaduri, Vijay Arora, Madhu Malini, Shashi Puri, Lalita Pawar, J. Om Prakash and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

The song dates from 1983, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. There is no right time to listen to Phool Kyon Khile - Ek Din Bahu Ka. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 6:22, 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 Phool Kyon Khile - Ek Din Bahu Ka, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.