Sad Reel by Raju Punjabi

Sad Reel is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Behind the melody is the work of Raju Punjabi, whose composition choices give Sad Reel its distinctive texture.

The performance by Raju Punjabi is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Sad Reel finds its musical expression here — Sad Reel is where the film's heart beats loudest.

By the end of 2021, Sad Reel had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is no right time to listen to Sad Reel. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 3:00, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Sad Reel is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.