Shyam Dhani by Pt. Ram Avtar Sharma, Neetu Tomar

When Pt. Ram Avtar Sharma, Neetu Tomar recorded Shyam Dhani, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Behind the melody is the work of Santosh, whose composition choices give Shyam Dhani its distinctive texture.

Pt. Ram Avtar Sharma, Neetu Tomar brings a warmth to Shyam Dhani that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. 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.

2021 was a strong year for Haryanvi music, and Shyam Dhani was among the reasons why. The emotional register of Shyam Dhani is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

The concision of Shyam Dhani — just 2:48 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. For anyone yet to hear Shyam Dhani, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.