India, Nov. 14 -- Singer-composer Papon is in a reflective mood following the release of Pehle Kyun Na Mile, his new ghazal-inspired collaboration with Shreya Ghoshal. The track, written and composed by Shraddha Pandit with music by Salim-Sulaiman, has been drawing strong appreciation for its soothing arrangement and timeless emotional pull. But for Papon, the response feels especially meaningful because it ties back to a genre he has carried with him since childhood.

Sharing his reaction to the collaboration, Papon says the experience felt effortlessly organic. "Working on Pehle Kyun Na Mile was a truly special experience. Collaborating with Salim-Sulaiman and Shreya Ghoshal always brings a sense of comfort and creativity. There's a tim...