Composer, producer and bassist Ashwin Shriyan follows up his funky disco instrumental “F-City” with this soulful pop collaboration with singer Aseem. As a former member of metal bands Demonic Resurrection and The Minerva Conduct who pivoted to playing sessions for Bollywood acts, Shriyan glides across styles with ease, and “Baalama” is no exception. The ruminative yet hopeful love ballad sparkles with his bright production and Aseem’s soothing, Sufi rock-influenced vocals.