Tera Look by Raj Mawer

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Tera Look, a track that keeps finding new audiences. Credit goes to Raj Mawer, Satish Siwani for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Raj Mawer inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Tera Look a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

By the end of 2020, Tera Look had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. Some music is background. Tera Look demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 3:30, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Tera Look is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.