The Chase Master - The Fakir of Venice by A R Rahman

Released as part of The Fakir of Venice, The Chase Master - The Fakir of Venice announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. The music, composed by A R Rahman, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

A R Rahman brings a warmth to The Chase Master - The Fakir of Venice that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Hearing The Chase Master - The Fakir of Venice without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen The Fakir of Venice.

By the end of 2019, The Chase Master - The Fakir of Venice had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

In 2:16 minutes, The Chase Master - The Fakir of Venice builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Hindi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.