Taali (Solo) - Veer by Sukhwinder Singh

Not every song from Veer lingers, but Taali (Solo) - Veer is the one that stays. Sukhwinder Singh, Sajid, Wajid, Gulzar's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Sukhwinder Singh's vocal here has a quality that is difficult to describe but impossible to miss — it simply feels true. 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.

2010 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Taali (Solo) - Veer was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 6:11, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Taali (Solo) - Veer has earned its place in the catalogue of Hindi music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.