SABBAR by Ujjwal Pal Belda

Ujjwal Pal Belda has delivered memorable performances before, but SABBAR sits comfortably among the very best. Tony Garg built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Ujjwal Pal Belda carries SABBAR effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. The emotional register of SABBAR is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

Running to 2:45, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The staying power of SABBAR is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.