2020

The composer who has been perennially destined to go under the radar despite delivering some incredible tunes over the past many years, Sandesh Shandilya faced pretty much the same fate with Shikara's soundtrack this year. And this haunting piece was the pick of the album. -Vipin

I found the lyrics quite underwhelming and the song average. Papon's voice is always enchanting though. -Vishal

Papon and Shradha Mishra lift this otherwise generic arrangement, with its sune-sune se lyrics. -Trisha

I absolutely love the sound of Shraddha Mishra's voice here: perfect mix of sharpness and warmth. Papon provides a good foil for her to shine through. -UVR

Sandesh Shandilya creates magic with the atmospheric arrangements, making the song sound opulent, and fitting for a film set in the valleys of Kashmir. The vocalists complement each other well -- Shradha Misra with her distinct voice and Papon with his great baritone. -Rujul

Good melody. -Aditya

Keeps growing on you with repeated hearings. -Anish

A calm and soothing track by Sandesh Shandilya with fine lyrics by Irshad Kamil. -Aman

The team of Sandesh Shandilya and Irshad Kamil is back. Understated singing by Papon & Shradha. A haunting melody. -Mihir

Didn’t work for me at all! -Akanksha

Beautiful duet created by Sandesh Shandilya. Sounds of santoor paints a serene picture of Kashmir. Papon and Shradda Mishra's 'thehrav' in singing adds to the tranquility. Despite the music, the lyrics (by Irshad Kamil) seem to have a foreboding of something ominous that is to come. -Vaishali

Delightful melody that uses the singers' diligent and nuanced vocals to make a terrific impact. -Karthik

The santoor and the sound of the shikaara in the Dal make their appearance to evoke the Valley and there's enough 'vaadi' feel to the song thanks to the composer who grew up in Kashmir. Papon is good but there's really nothing much to do in this predictable slow, soft number. -Subrat

No one can ace the Pahadi genre like Sandesh Shandilya and Mar Jaayen Hum is right up there with some of the best winter composition. This song gives you the same warmth as that of a thick, warm, sweater on a snowy night in the mountains. -Krithikaa

Mar gaye hum. Death by boredom. -Anup