Rodali Tumi by Zubeen Garg, Rajshri Kalita

Rodali Tumi arrived from the Rodali Tumi album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. What makes Rodali Tumi musically distinctive is the composition by Palash Gogoi, which balances simplicity with depth.

The vocal on Rodali Tumi is among the better performances Zubeen Garg, Rajshri Kalita has committed to record. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

In 2020, Assamese produced many songs, but Rodali Tumi was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. There is no right time to listen to Rodali Tumi. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 4:24, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.