Asees Kaur started out as a Bollywood struggler, without connections and familiar with the infamous Mumbai hustle. Yet within only a few years she would go on to make her mark as an in-demand star in the industry she long aspired to join. She’s come a long way, indeed, but it’s easy to explain why Kaur’s grown to be such a favourite of India’s biggest music directors. The playback superstar can tackle dulcet romantic duets (“Marjaawaan”), heart-rending ballads (“Lakeeran”) or reworked classic qawwalis (“Tere Bin”) with the consummate ease of a seasoned veteran.