India, Aug. 8 -- Papon is glad that ghazals are finally getting due recognition in the contemporary Bollywood sphere. As his tracks Qayde Se, Yaad, and Zamaana Lage - Mood Shift from this year's Metro... In Dino receive rave reviews, the singer-songwriter says, "I didn't expect people to resonate so deeply with these songs. It's been overwhelming in the best way; this reassures me that there's still a strong place for this music today." But for the Assam-born singer, this is hardly a new direction to take; it's a reflection of his deep love for the form and years of labour to bring it to the mainstream. Following the success of the Metro... soundtrack, there's growing anticipation around his upcoming ghazal album. Speaking about the project, something that he has been quietly working on, the 49-year-old tells us, "I've been slowly and lovingly building this album. There's no rush, just a desire to create something honest and timeless," he says, adding, "I have been performing ghazals onstage for years but to see them connect with people through a mainstream film is very special." And his tracks for the film stand out. Written by Sayeed Quadri and composed by long-term collaborator Pritam: they have been praised for their poignancy, and Papon's quiet intensity and vocal flair. Interestingly, Zamaana Lage, one of the more popular tracks, wasn't even intended as a ghazal. "It was a very different song, but I felt it had the potential to carry the mood of a ghazal. I reworked the phrasing and the emotional texture to give it the depth and stillness that ghazals require," he explains as he reflects on the process. "Ghazals have been a part of my musical journey for as long as I can remember; this is a space where words and silence meet. When I was working on Metro... I approached my songs with the same emotion," he ends....