Sharaab Darling by Gulzaar Chhaniwala

Not every song from Sharaab Darling lingers, but Sharaab Darling is the one that stays. Behind the melody is the work of Gulzaar Chhaniwala, whose composition choices give Sharaab Darling its distinctive texture.

Gulzaar Chhaniwala inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

2022 marked the release of Sharaab Darling, and Sharaab Darling was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

At 3:09, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The staying power of Sharaab Darling is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.