Rabba Rabba - Allah Ke Banday by Tarun, Vinayak, Ravi Khote

The Allah Ke Banday album has several strong tracks, but Rabba Rabba - Allah Ke Banday is the one most listeners come back to first. Tarun, Vinayak sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Tarun, Vinayak, Ravi Khote brings a warmth to Rabba Rabba - Allah Ke Banday that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Sharman Joshi, Faruk Kabir, Naseeruddin Shah are at the heart of Allah Ke Banday, and Rabba Rabba - Allah Ke Banday captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2010 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Rabba Rabba - Allah Ke Banday was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 1:56, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.