Sufiyana by Humane Sagar

Sufiyana is one of those rare Odia tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Kumar Tutu's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The vocal on Sufiyana is among the better performances Humane Sagar has committed to record. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

In 2018, Odia produced many songs, but Sufiyana was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. There is no right time to listen to Sufiyana. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 3:55, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Sufiyana are the reason people fall in love with Odia music and never quite fall out of it.