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Angdayi (2:31) brings Sufi-qawwali textures to the Pati Patni Aur Woh Do (2026, T-Series) soundtrack — sung by Faheem Abdullah, Arshad Nizami, and Zahrah S. Khan with their own compositions and lyrics, produced by Tanishk Bagchi. The Nizami family lineage in qawwali and Sufi devotional music gives the track an authentic classical grounding that stands apart from the album's more conventional Bollywood fare.

Tanishk Bagchi's production juxtaposes the organic acoustic palette of qawwali — harmonium, tabla, dholak — with contemporary pop arrangement. The Nizami family represents one of the most storied lineages in North Indian Sufi music, and their vocal delivery brings a depth of classical training that elevates the track beyond its brief 2:31 runtime.

The 'angdayi' (a sensuous stretch, particularly associated with waking from sleep or reverie) is a recurring image in classical Urdu-Hindi poetry, where it signifies the awakening of erotic or spiritual longing. Its use as a song title is classical in etymology but contemporary in application.

The inclusion of Zahrah S. Khan — who has featured on multiple Bollywood soundtracks with her distinctive alto-mezzo voice — alongside the Nizami lineage creates an interesting vocal contrast within the track.

Angdayi extends the Pati Patni Aur Woh Do soundtrack's range into Sufi territory, ensuring the album isn't merely a retro-comedy jukebox but has genuine musical depth.