2022

The clarinet+Shahid Mallya's coy vocals make this almost unmissable. Should've been in the film! -Tatsam

"tidke" means cracked -- i learned a new word! -Arun

This should have been an instrumental version. The Hemant Kumarish music is better than the Hemant Kumarish singing. -Ketan

A very complex track in melody and character, Shahid Mallya emotes the notions of this song so elegantly. The arrangements are also very out of the box compared to the rest of the tracks in this album. Swanand Kirkire's lyrics also have an interesting tinge to them. -Shasank

Some weird processing on the vocals in the beginning; channelling Sajjad Hussain?? Song conspicuously grew on me as I listened to it, but can't put my finger on why... -Sanjeev

The clarinet and the violins, the beat and the side-rhythms recreate the period very well. Shahid Mallya is a very melodious and soulful singer. Good music by Amit Trivedi. -Sunil

Fantastic song; superbly composed. One of Amit Trivedi’s best. -Pankaj

Qala is, to me, this year's best album overall. -Anuradha

1940's mood brilliantly created by Amit trivedi and adequately supported by Shahid. -Pradeep

Transports to the golden era of Hindi film music. -Sukanya

Shahid Mallya's breakout album (finally!). Top arrangement. -Zico

Shahid Mallya should try to get better at lower registers. -Ashok