Yaadon Ki Almari - Helicopter Eela by Palomi

Yaadon Ki Almari - Helicopter Eela arrived from the Helicopter Eela album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2018. Credit goes to Amit Trivedi for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Palomi carries Yaadon Ki Almari - Helicopter Eela effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Featuring Riddhi Sen, Kajol, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2018 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Yaadon Ki Almari - Helicopter Eela was among the reasons why. There is a quality to Yaadon Ki Almari - Helicopter Eela that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 3:49, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The track stands as evidence that Palomi and Amit Trivedi, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.