Anurag Basu's story of a mute and deaf protagonist Barfi! is made even more enthralling by Pritam's soundtrack. The lyrics to "Ala Barfi", written by Swanand Kirkire and performed by Mohit Chauhan, are an absorbing lesson in witty wordplay, while "Saawali Si Raat" is a gentle lullaby sung by Arijit Singh. Shreya Ghoshal and Nikhil Paul's vocal interplay on "Aashiyan" brings to mind '60s grooves, backed by a dreamy violin and flute in a whimsical arrangement.