Since December, I have been listening to songs from Dhurandhar (1&2) on repeat. I just love the entire album. As far as romantic songs are concerned, after a long time we have some lovely songs, Especially Gehra Hua. But I have a problem.

I was listening to Gehra Hua today, happily humming along, thoroughly enjoying the melody. And then…

“Gehra Hua…”

…screeched into my ears.

Now before the Arijit Singh fans come for me, let me clarify: this is not an Arijit hate post. The man is talented, hardworking, dedicated, and clearly loved by millions.

My problem is that I genuinely like the song.

That’s what makes it so annoying.

Every time I listen to it, I find myself thinking, “What a beautiful composition. What lovely lyrics. What a gorgeous arrangement.”

And then comes that high “Gehra Hua” and my brain immediately starts casting alternative singers.

KK

Sonu Nigam

Mohit Chauhan

Maybe even Jubin Nautiyal (who sung Aakhri Ishq superbly!)

Anyone whose high notes feel effortless rather than strained.

The more I think about it, the more I realize that this is probably a side effect of growing up on Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Manna Dey, Sonu Nigam, KK, and Mohit Chauhan.

Once your ears have been spoiled by singers who combine technical excellence, versatility, diction, range, and emotional expression, you become a very difficult audience.

The irony is that if the song were bad, I would have forgotten about it and moved on.

Instead, I am trapped in a loop:

“This song is lovely.”

“Why am I not enjoying it fully?”

“Oh right. That note again.”

Perhaps Arijit is simply the right singer for this generation and I am the problem.

Or perhaps somewhere in a parallel universe, KK recorded Gehra Hua, Sonu sang the unplugged version, Mohit Chauhan got the indie version, and I am living a much happier life.

Unfortunately, I am stuck in this universe.

And it is deeply annoying. 😂