NAALAYAK Songs: Zakir, Maa, Tabeer, Noorie and the Best of Sahil Samuel's Band

NAALAYAK are a Hindi indie band led by Sahil Samuel, with songs that move between rock and pop. They release mostly singles, then gather them into albums, so a song often appears twice on Apple with the same date. This guide picks the twenty best NAALAYAK songs in release order, from their 2018 debut EP to the 2025 album Marammat, with the date Apple Music India gives each song.

How we checked. Every date below is the song's own date on Apple Music India (iTunes catalogue, country IN), checked on 28 October 2026. Where a single was later added to an album, we give the song's date, which Apple keeps the same on both. Only released music is covered. For the band and lineup, see NAALAYAK. This page is about songs.

Quick answer: the 10 best NAALAYAK songs

• "Sawan" (12 April 2018)
• "Befikre" (5 June 2020)
• "Mustafa" (5 June 2020)
• "Zakir" (2 April 2021)
• "Maa" (20 August 2021)
• "Nusrat" (feat. Subir Malik & Jasmine Kaur) (24 August 2022)
• "Tabeer" (11 January 2023)
• "Noorie" (31 May 2023)
• "Sunday" (with Aditya A) (24 November 2023)
• "Marammat" (9 October 2025)

The early EPs (2018)

1. "Sawan" (12 April 2018). The opener of the 4-track Naalayak EP.

2. "Mann Marziyan" (12 April 2018). The EP's closing song.

3. "Sach Ka Dar" (25 June 2018). The opener of the 6-track Main Ka Bukhar EP.

Hindi Gaane (2020–2021)

Hindi Gaane (29 October 2021, 8 tracks) collects singles from 2020 and 2021.

4. "Befikre" (5 June 2020). The first of three songs Apple dates to the same day.

5. "Nasamajh" (5 June 2020). Also dated 5 June 2020.

6. "Mustafa" (5 June 2020). Apple lists the single page with a 10 July 2020 date, but the song itself shows 5 June 2020.

7. "Haan Pyaar Hai" (18 June 2020). A standalone single, not on Hindi Gaane.

8. "Zakir" (2 April 2021). The opener of Hindi Gaane; an acoustic version followed on 26 May 2021.

9. "Sahil" (22 July 2021). A single, then track six on the album.

10. "Maa" (20 August 2021). A single, then the album's closing song; an acoustic version is dated 12 November 2021.

11. "Jazba" (10 September 2021). A single, then track three on the album.

Singles of 2022

12. "Nusrat" (feat. Subir Malik & Jasmine Kaur) (24 August 2022). A standalone single with two guests.

13. "Charcha Parcha" (12 December 2022). A single, later track two on SEXY BHAIJI.

SEXY BHAIJI (2022–2023)

SEXY BHAIJI (24 August 2023, 9 tracks) collects singles released between December 2022 and June 2023.

14. "Tabeer" (11 January 2023). Track four.

15. "Farzi Kitaab" (1 February 2023). One of two songs released the same day, with "Gulshano Mein".

16. "Noorie" (31 May 2023). Track eight.

17. "Bandeya Tu" (20 June 2023). The album's closing song.

Collaborations and later singles (2023–2024)

18. "Sunday" (with Aditya A) (24 November 2023). Credited to Aditya A & NAALAYAK. A "trending version" followed on 19 January 2024.

19. "Urf Zakir" (27 December 2024). A single that returns to the name of their 2021 song.

Marammat (2025)

Marammat (7 November 2025, 8 tracks) opens with two earlier singles, "Gulfam" (11 September 2025) and "Marammat" (9 October 2025); the other six songs are dated 7 November 2025.

20. "Marammat" (9 October 2025). The title song.

How the songs line up by record

• Naalayak EP: 4 songs, 12 April 2018.
• Main Ka Bukhar EP: 6 songs, 25 June 2018.
• Hindi Gaane: 8 songs, 5 June 2020 to 10 September 2021.
• SEXY BHAIJI: 9 songs, 7 December 2022 to 20 June 2023.
• Jollypop (23 March 2024): 3 songs, "Tenu Ki Pata", "Door" and "Unknown".
• Marammat: 8 songs, 11 September to 7 November 2025.

Where to start, by mood

• The big singles: "Zakir", "Maa", "Tabeer" and "Noorie".
• Early NAALAYAK: "Sawan", "Mann Marziyan" and "Sach Ka Dar".
• With guests: "Nusrat" and "Sunday".
• Something newer: "Gulfam", "Marammat" and "Chai Pe Malai" from Marammat.

What is left out

• Acoustic and alternate versions, unless they are the only version.
• Compilation appearances, such as Indie MixTAPE Vol. 1 and Melodies Unbound: Indie 2023.
• Songs credited mainly to other artists, such as "Kafirana" (with Mukul) and "Khuda Mere" (credited to Sahil Samuel & NAALAYAK), which we leave to a fuller guide.

How to use this guide

For a first listen, play the quick-answer ten in order, then Hindi Gaane in full. For the band, see NAALAYAK. For more like them, see Hindi indie bands, the best Hindi indie songs and Hindi indie songs.

FAQ

What is NAALAYAK's most popular song? On this list, "Zakir" (2 April 2021), the opener of Hindi Gaane.

What is the latest NAALAYAK album? On Apple Music India, Marammat, dated 7 November 2025, with eight songs.

Who leads NAALAYAK? Sahil Samuel, who is also credited with the band on the single "Khuda Mere".