Pupa Song by Anwar Ali, Dhanya P, NBN

Anwar Ali, Dhanya P, NBN has delivered memorable performances before, but Pupa Song sits comfortably among the very best. Credit goes to Dhanya P, Anwar Ali, NBN for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Anwar Ali, Dhanya P, NBN understood what this song required and delivered it without excess — the restraint itself becomes the emotion. Hearing Pupa Song without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Sukhamano Sukhamann (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).

When it came out in 2026, Pupa Song 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.

Running to 3:50, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.