Sajani by Nilayan Chatterjee

There is an honesty to Sajani that separates it from most Bengali songs released around the same time. Nilayan Chatterjee sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Nilayan Chatterjee delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Sajani is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2022 was a strong year for Bengali music, and Sajani was among the reasons why. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 3:27, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Sajani, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.