Every so often, a song breaks through and shatters norms of what can be a “hit” all around the world. It’s happened in the past with different genres and languages, and the internet and streaming ...

Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has not just become the flavour of the season, its title track has gone viral, breaking several records across charts in not just India, but globally.

Originally tied to its film, “Gafoor” quickly outgrew it. The track became the internet’s go-to soundtrack for villain edits and brooding montages, driven by a slick beat and an instantly memorable ...