You Are My Soniya - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham by Sandesh Shandilya, Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik

You Are My Soniya - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Sandesh Shandilya's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The voice of Sandesh Shandilya, Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik carries You Are My Soniya - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

The song dates from 2001, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

At 5:43, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like You Are My Soniya - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham are the reason people fall in love with Hindi music and never quite fall out of it.