Woh Baarishein (Reprise) by Arjun Kanungo

Some songs are made for a single moment. Woh Baarishein (Reprise) is made for all of them. Credit goes to for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Arjun Kanungo carries Woh Baarishein (Reprise) effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hearing Woh Baarishein (Reprise) without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Woh Baarishein (Reprise).

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. There is a quality to Woh Baarishein (Reprise) that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 3:36, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.