Welcome by Gulzaar Chhaniwala

There is an honesty to Welcome that separates it from most Haryanvi songs released around the same time. Credit goes to Gulzaar Chhaniwala for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Gulzaar Chhaniwala brings a warmth to Welcome that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Hearing Welcome without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Welcome.

2021 was a strong year for Haryanvi music, and Welcome was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Welcome. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

In 3:33 minutes, Welcome builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. The staying power of Welcome is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.