Soorma Anthem - Soorma by Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy, Shankar Mahadevan

Soorma Anthem - Soorma is one of those rare Hindi tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonsa built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy, Shankar Mahadevan brings a warmth to Soorma Anthem - Soorma that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Diljit Dosanjh are at the heart of Soorma, and Soorma Anthem - Soorma captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

The song dates from 2018, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Some music is background. Soorma Anthem - Soorma demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 4:12, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Soorma Anthem - Soorma are the reason people fall in love with Hindi music and never quite fall out of it.