Vidaai by Simran Bumrah

Vidaai is one of those rare Haryanvi tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Mohan Panchal has a history of strong work, and the music on Vidaai is among the most memorable of it.

The voice of Simran Bumrah carries Vidaai effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Vidaai, making it as much a performance as a song.

The song dates from 2021, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Vidaai is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

The 6:53 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Haryanvi in recent memory — and the numbers agree.