2023

My favourite from Amit Trivedi's spectacular soundtrack for Jubilee. A song that feels like a nod to two glorious SD Burman-Guru Dutt songs – Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye and Dekhi Zamaane Ki Yaari. Lyrically it feels closer to the latter – there is even a kaagaz ke gul reference thrown in by Kausar Munir for good measure! Like both of those songs, this one too is set to a waltz rhythm, and this too is a slow burner, gradually building up intensity, layer upon layer, and finally bursting into a more upbeat choral outro. This is Devenderpal Singh’s show though – the man is in sublime form singing this achingly beautiful melodic piece, with some fine support from the instruments that make their presence felt from time to time, the woodwinds and violins being the most effective among them. -Vipin

Reminiscent of "yeh duniya agar mil bhi jaaye". -Ashwini

Devenderpal Singh, Kausar Munir and Amit Trivedi try to capture the "Bichde sabhi bari bari" magic from 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'. Kausar Munir has done a brilliant job capturing the pathos, the loneliness, and the ephemeral nature of fame and success in the world of cinema. Yes, Amit Trivedi and Kausar Muni owe a lot of the success of this song of the template created by SD Burman and Kaifi Azmi, down to even the chorus element, but that was the brief given to them by the director. -Sunil

So much in bichhade sabhi mould. -Neha

Nice remake of the Pyaasa song "Yeh mehlon…". -Ketan

Above average in all aspects, notwithstanding the obvious inspiration. -Guri

It's unbelievable how precisely Amit Trivedi adapted and captured the SD Burman style and yet maintaining such originality. Overwhelming stuff, a perfect homage if there ever was one. -Harsh

Definitely inspired by "Bichhde sabhi baari baari". -Armeen

Just incredibly beautiful and sad invocation of 'Bichhre Sabhi baari baari' -- and a lot else. Probably the most touching, heartfelt bit of singing I've heard all year. I repeat myself but very few people can do what AT does with old Hindi film sound. -Zico

A gorgeous old world soundscape aided by tremendous use of warm violins and the woodwind, this track serenades the listener with a nostalgic yet simple melody and Kausar Munir's heart-wrenching words. Devendarpal Singh sounds so soothing, almost like a long lost version of Sonu Nigam. -Shasank

Devenderpal Singh, it is not easy to attempt a song which looks to recreate 'Ye duniya mil bhi jaye'. You've aced it! Though, I wish I could erase the last chorus part of this song. -Akanksha

Wonderful recreation of the pyaasa song; Devendrapal Singh ensures he doesn’t sound like Rafi!! -Pradeep