Susrad by Raju Punjabi, Sushila Takhar

Susrad arrived from the Susrad album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2021. Behind the melody is the work of Neenu Sindhar, whose composition choices give Susrad its distinctive texture.

The voice of Raju Punjabi, Sushila Takhar carries Susrad effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

In 2021, Haryanvi produced many songs, but Susrad was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. The emotional register of Susrad is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

Running to 3:44, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Susrad has earned its place in the catalogue of Haryanvi music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.