There was no sense of apprehension when Euphoria’s lead singer Dr Palash Sen decided to helm his latest single, Jaane khuda. The singer-songwriter was assured in the knowledge that the influence of one of the country’s finest music video directors, the late Pradeep Sarkar, had rubbed off on him. After all, through the late ’90s and the aughts, the two had come together to give us some memorable music videos — from Dhoom pichak dhoom to Kabhi aana tu meri gali and the much-loved Maeri. With Sarkar having passed away this March, Sen helmed Jaane khuda as a tribute to his long-time friend and collaborator.

Pradeep Sarkar