2020

Best song of the album. Probably, best film song of the year as well! This one takes you back to the old KK-Pritam melodies which they used to produce quite often. KK’s voice sounds as fresh as it was decades ago. He puts his heart and soul into this superlative track. Most Imtiaz Ali films have that one big climactic song. This one is the ‘Naadan Parindey’ or ‘Haafiz Haafiz’ of the ‘Love Aaj Kal’ album. Pritam’s arresting melody with a beautiful melancholic touch, soft rock arrangement, haunting chorus, feel of the Himalayan mountains, KK’s soaring vocals, and Irshad Kamil’s poetry make this song a winner for me. -Mihir

Unobjectionable, but feels generic. -Trisha

The song hit me like a breath of fresh air while watching the otherwise dull film. -Anish

KK proves that he is still the numero uno when it comes to owning pop-rock ballads that talk about love and its various aspects. He sounds divine in the pain filled Aur Tanha, which is a joint contender for song of the year with Khulke jeene ka. The north eastern sounding chorus, those amazing guitars, Kamil saab's wonderful lyric and KK's angst filled voice scorch your heart and leaves tears behind. -Krithikaa

That cooing by KK in the beginning of the song is haunting and beautiful. Loved the way 'yun' is (correctly) emphasized in the line: 'Yun tera hone bhi, aur tanhaa karta.'. -Vishal

KK should be getting to sing many more songs than he does. He's the only good thing about this song. -UVR

This is probably my favourite song of the year. Pritam's subtle but hard-hitting rock template (always works) fused with some interesting tribal elements, and the humming in the interludes, makes the music of the song strong. Add to that, K.K.'s seasoned vocals, and the song goes to greater heights. Kamil saab's lyrics are thought-provoking. -Rujul

Give KK all the Best Singer awards. What a haunting melody - makes loneliness palpable. -Anup

8 out of 11 songs in this album have been nominated here. Goes to show the power of the album and the range of songs! Aur Tanha.. Whatayy song - Pritam never fails!! KK we love you. Why dont you sing more often? This is for you - यूँ तेरा होना भी और तन्हा करता. -Akanksha

It is always a joy to hear KK sing, especially of late when it has become such a rare occurrence. Man's in fine form here, reuniting with Pritam for a song that evokes a pleasant throwback to their Life in a Metro days. Excellent use of the gospel-esque backing vocals as well by the composer. -Vipin

Gripping and unique. Pritam, KK and Irshad come together to give a melancholic song and yet it doesn't sound sad! -Aman

Easy on the ear. -Aditya

It is great to hear KK. The singing is good and Irshad Kamil stays away from Gulzar-itis that seems to have afflicted any half-decent song this year. -Subrat

Lots of "Oooo"s and "Aaaas" in songs this year. This was the only one where the use of "Oo Oo" didn't make me roll my eyes. Nice to hear KK after a while. -Shalini