Listen to this when
Channa Mereya
When you love them enough to let them go, even to someone else. 🌙 #ChannaMereya
Who it's for
The song holds the pain of one-sided love and a tender, lasting bond at the same time, which validates the confusing mix of heartbreak and care people feel for a friend they love.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Channa Mereya is a Hindi-language song sung by Arijit Singh, composed by Pritam with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, from the soundtrack of Karan Johar's 2016 film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Its Sufi-influenced lyrics describe a broken heart and then try to soothe it, centring on heartbreak and unrequited love.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available), plus JioSaavn and other Indian platforms. Official video from the film on Sony Music India's YouTube channel.
Before you start
Age: Ages 9+
Do not seat your love upon a precipice because it is high.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 15
