Archive for the ‘Hindi Songs’ Category

Sweet Shahrukh songs

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

There may be many things said about our very own SRK but the fact remains that he is the ultimate romantic hero of the modern times of Hindi Cinema. His movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Dil toh Pagal Hai, Chalte Chalte, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Asoka, Paheli, Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Rab ne Bana di Jodi have been the biggest hits of their times and their songs have reached the epitome of love songs.

Songs like Tujhe dekha toh yeh jana sanam and Dil toh pagal hai drove the Indian audience crazy with its heart-warming lyrics and melodious music. Add to that SRK’s charm, his twinkling eyes and a million dollar smile, felt like the entire nation enjoyed his romance. I also love Roshni Se Bhare Bhare from Asoka. Shahrukh and Kareena made the song look quite beautiful. Songs like Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishare, Pyar humko bhi hai and Ghum Shuda from Chalte Chalte were also popular.

Remember the movie Kuch Kuch hota hai – the crowd went berserk with its music and audience loved the eternal chemistry between Kajol and Shahrukh. Songs like Ladki badi anjani hai, kuch kuch hota hai and koi mil gaya were smashing hits of the 90s.

Farah Khan’s Main Hoon Naa songs also created magic with Shahrukh dancing on the screen especially in the tumse milke dil ka hai jo haal kya kahen with Sushmita Sen. It was choreographed beautifully and the song pumped in energy into the viewers.

Even Rab ne bana di Jodi songs like Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Haule Haule , Dance Pe Chance and Phir Milenge Chalte Chlate were super hit Shahrukh tracks. And now we await My name is khan whose songs are also appreciated – afterall its SRK and his magical aura that spell bounds the audience.

Veer Music Review

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

A lot is being talked about Salman Khan’s forthcoming epic film Veer. All of us are seeing the promos, listening to the songs and awaiting its release. Most of them have loved the music of Veer. Composer brothers Sajid Wajid have composed all the songs of this movie and Gulzar has penned the beautiful lyrics. The first song of the film is Taali Maar Hathi Veera which is sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Sonu Niigaam, Wajid and Neuman Pinto. The song is power packed and charges you up with its foot tapping music. Also, it gives so much positivity in the beginning of the movie itself that it makes the viewer energized. After this, is a song that has become a favorite amongst the crowd and this is sung by none other than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Surili Ankhionwale is a track that is not just melodious but is quite a humming one as well. It also has an extended version that is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. She sings this one in a way which is unlike her original style.

The next one is a number that is running in the promos across television channels. This is Salaam Aaya, a romantic number sung by Roop Kumar Rathod, Shreya Ghoshal and Suzanne D’Mello. The best part about this song is it reminds you of the music of the 70s and the 80s. Its pleasing tunes soothes ones ears. Next in line is Sonu Niigaam’s Meherbaniyaan. The song begins with a nice orchestra piece but as it progresses it becomes quite an ordinary track.

Then there is a song that many have not heard which is titled Kanha. It is a thumri sung sung by Rekha Bhardwaj and ample support from Shahab, Toshi and Sharib Sabri. This is a great track that makes the album a must hear. You also have an instrumental piece in the album called the Spirit of Veer. On the whole, the music of Veer is nice and soothing to the ears.

Talat Mehmood

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Indian music industry has witnessed great many singers. One of them was Talat Mehmood. He had a very distinct style of singing. Talat Mehmood is also credited with introducing Ghazal forms into film music. He was a proud owner of a soulful voice and his style inspired an entire generation of upcoming singers. He sang with almost every other top singer and some of his duets with Lata and Asha Bhonsle were huge hits. Old generation still swears by voice quality of Talat Mehmood. Let’s have a look at some of his best song;

Aha Rim Jhim Ke Ye  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Jalte Hain Jiske Liye  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Humse Aaya Na Gaya  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Phir Wohi Sham Wohi  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil E Nadan Tujhe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Suraiya 

 

Apni Kuch Kaho  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar

 

Meri Yaad Mein Tum  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Ae Mere Dil  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Apni Naakami Se  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Tasveer Banata Hoon  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Jayen To Jayen  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Milte Hi Ankhen Dil Hua  

Artist(s): Shamshad Begum, Talat Mahmood

 

Main Dil Hoon Ek Armaan  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Hai Sabse Madhur  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Pyar Par Bas  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Yeh Nai Nai Preet Hai  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Sach Bata Tu Mujh Pe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyar Bada  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Tim Tim Tim  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

 

Ankhon Mein Masti  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Sham E Gham Ki Kasam  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Mein Sama Gaye  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Seene Mein Sulagte  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Main Teri Nazar Ka  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Tum Ko Fursat Ho  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Teri Aankh Ke Ansoo  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Ansoo Samajh Ke Kyon  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Ae Sanam Aaj Yeh Kasam  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Kya Dil Ka Lagaana  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

 

Andhe Jahan Ke  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Samake Dil Mein Hamare  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar

 

Zindagi Denewale Sun  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Aaj Tujhe Mohabbat  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Hai Dil Mein Milan Ki  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Ki Dhadkan Pe Gaa  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Jawan Hai  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Aa Teri Tasveer Banaloo  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Matwala  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Ne Chheda Hai  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Do Dil Dhadak Rahe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Har Dum Tumhe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Haseen Chand Sitaron Ka  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyar Bada  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Jab Jab Phool Khile  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

 

Laagi Nahi Chhoote Raam  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar

 

Jeevan Hai Madhuban  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Kaisi Haseen Raat  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Mohammad Rafi 

 

Ashkon Ne Jo Paaya Hai  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Kisi Ne Mujhko  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

Southie remakes

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

The super hit music of Ek Duje ke liye with its octaves and the magic of Lata Mangeshkar has justified the remake movies by itself. The music down south is much about melody and modern musicians have a sincere flair for their fusion composition. As rightly said, fine arts is simply open to blending, the musicians have also tried to create magic in the Hindi film industry.

 

The problem faced in this kind of musical translation is the lyrics. The original score must have been a super hit in the regional towns but creating the same magic in Hindi music is quite a challenge for the musicians. Owing to paucity of time and strict time lines the lyrics are verbatim translated and the regional slang are retained. This causes a problem of acceptance and yet the musical score becomes popular. Proving the love for music, fans loyally enjoy the remake music.

 The song of Bombay, humma humma was a super duper hit and the audience is able to relate to it even now. The type of lyrics, the picturization, bold tunes have made it possible to create a bigger room for experimental music. Adaptation is an art and stalwarts like Illyaraja with the song judi judi from Paa have proved that music has no fixation. Music seems to travel across geography and people willingly accept soulful music.

 The rendition of the songs in Roja has the typical accent in Tamil sung by popular signers down south. The music is and was popular during the hit times of the movie. Rewinding old songs gives us a glimpse of many songs in the past starring Tamil superstars like Gemini Ganesan or Padmini. It is also true that Hindi music or tune was registered in many songs down south during those days.

 While remaking South Indian movies in Hindi, the dubbing is not looked clearly as a result the audience is unable to express their appreciation. This is more pronounced in songs which featured pulsating dance numbers. All said and done the regional exchange is sure to promise more chart busters with musicians refining and perfecting the merge in music, lyrics and sound recording.

Marriage songs

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Typicaly these winter months are marriage months. Lots and lots of marriages al over the country take place during the season. And no marriage will be considered complete without some of the best marriage songs. These songs provide the much needed charm and flavor to the happy occasion. Hindi movies are repleted with marriage songs. Some of them are several decades old yet they have not lost their charms. Who can forget songs like ‘Bahaaro phool barsao’ or for that matter ‘Aaj mere yaar ki saadi hai’? These will are immortal and played in every marriage function. Some of the most popular marriage songs are;

 

Shayad Meri Shaadi  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar

Lyricist: Sawan Kumar, Pradeep Kaushik

 

Ab Chahe Maa Roothe Ya Baba  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar

Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi

         

Teri Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi  

Artist(s): Asha Bhosle, Mohammad Rafi, Shailendra Singh

Lyricist: Anand Bakshi

         

Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan

Lyricist: Anand Bakshi

         

Wah Wah Ramji  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, SP. Balasubramaniam

Lyricist: Ravindra Rawal

         

Mere Hathon Mein Nau  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar

 

Solah Button Meri Choli Mein  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Pamela Chopra

 

Joote Dedo, Paise Lelo  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, SP. Balasubramaniam

Lyricist: Ravinder Rawal

         

Main Sasural Nahin  

Artist(s): Pamela Chopra

 

Le Jayenge Le Jayenge  

Artist(s): Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle

 

Mora Banna Dulhan Leke Aaya  

Artist(s): Shobha Gurtu, Pamela Chopra

Lyricist: Shahryar Dulha Raja Dekh  

         

Banno Ki Aayegi Baaraat  

Artist(s): Asha Bhosle, Suresh Wadkar

Lyricist: Sameer

         

Hariyala Banna Aaya Re  

Artist(s): Asha Bhosle, Jagjit Kaur

Lyricist: Nida Fazli

         

Ghodi Pe Hoke Sawar  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

Lyricist: Rajinder Krishan

         

Meri Dooron Se Aai Baraat  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar

Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi

         

Samdhi Samdhan  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Kumar Sanu

 

Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi, Deven Verma, Ravindra Jain

Lyricist: Varma Malik

The best tracks of A. R. Rahman

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

It is said that legends are born when a shooting star falls on earth and that happens only once in a blue moon. A. R. Rahman is one of those stars that have accidentally fallen on earth. An Oscar Winner, he is a magician when it comes to weaving music. A melody in itself, his music soothes the heart and plays all the strings that are attached to ones heart. Here are my favorite A. R. Rahman tracks:

Jai Ho – Slumdog Millionaire

Aaj dil gustaq hai – Blue

Chiggy Wiggy – Blue

Kaahin Toh – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

Kismat Se Tum – Pukar

Mera Yaar Mila – Saathiya

Bol Sajini – Doli saja Ke Rakhna

Chale Chalo – Nayak

Chanda Re – Sapnay

Dekho Na – Swades

Dheeme Dheem – Zubeidha

Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahan – Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahan

Anjali – Duet

Aye Hairathe – Guru

Dil Se Re – Dil Se

Dola Dola – Dil Hi Dil Mein

Khamoshiyan – 1 2 Ka 4

Khamosh Raat – Takshak

Dreams on Fire – Slumdog Millionaire

E Ajnabi – Dil Se

Hum Hain Is Pal – Kisna

In Lamhon Ka Daaman – Jodhaa Akbar

Ishq Bina – Taal

Jaane Tu Mera – Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

Jashn-E-Bahara – Jodhaa Akbar

Tere Bina – Guru – 2007

Thoda Thoda – Indira

Tu Bin Bataye – Rang De Basanti |

Tu Hi Re – Bombay

Yeh Haseen – Roja

Kehna Hai Kya – Bombay

Ae Nazneen Suno Na – Dil Hi Dil Mein

Ajooba – Jeans

Anjali – Duet

Aye Hairathe – Guru

Nahin Samne – Taal

Dheemi Dheemi – 1947 Earth

Dil Gira Gafthan – Delhi 6

O Kadhale – Kadhal Virus

O re Chori – Lagaan

Paigham – Lakkeer

Rehna Tu – Delhi 6

Roja Janeman – Roja

Chupke Se – Saathiya

Sanwariya – Swades

Bhakti Songs

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Hindi cinema has always paid special attention to religious songs. You must have come across many movie scenes where religious songs play in the background while an important drama is being enacted on the screen. Traditionally, India has always been a religious country and presence of multiple cultures and communities makes it obvious to have religious songs in movies. Some of these songs have proved to be huge hits and are still played in several households. We will take a look at some of those eternal bhakti and Bhajans that still make us feel good about existence.

Darshan Do Ghanshyam – Narsi Bhagat  

Artist(s): Hemant Kumar, Sudha Malhotra

Lyricist: GS. Nepali

         

Aye Malik Tere Bandhe Hum – Do Aankhen Ba…  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar

Lyricist: Bharat Vyas

         

Tu Pyar Ka Sagar Hai – Seema  

Artist(s): Manna Dey

Lyricist: Shailendra

         

Bada Natkhat Hai – Amar Prem  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar

Lyricist: Anand Bakshi

         

Sukh Ke Sab Saathi – Gopi  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

Lyricist: Rajinder Krishan

 

Aana Hai To Aa – Naya Daur  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi

         

Insaf Ka Mandir Hai Yeh – Amar  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

         

Mujhe Apni Sharan Mein Lelo – Tulsidas…  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

Lyricist: GS. Nepali

         

Jai Raghunandan Jai Siyaram – Gharana…  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi, Asha Bhosle

Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

         

Allah Tero Naam – Hum Dono  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar

Lyricist: Sahir Ludhianvi

         

O Duniya Ke Rakhwale – Baiju Bawra  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

Lyricist: Shakeel Badayuni

         

Badi Der Bhai – Basant Bahar  

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

Lyricist: Shailendra

 

Na Main Dhan Chahum – Kala Bazar  

Artist(s): Geeta Dutt, Sudha Malhotra

Lyricist: Shailendra

         

Hum Ko Man Ki Shakti Dena – Guddi  

Artist(s): Vani Jayaram

Lyricist: Gulzar

         

Chaupaiyan (Ramayan) – Dulhan Wahi Jo Piy…  

Artist(s): Hemlata

90’s Romantic Songs

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Romantic songs are always special. It’s special for ‘him’ as well as ‘her’. All the eras of Indian music have given us memorable romantic songs. These songs have been written by best of lyricists and most talented singers’ right from Lata, Asha, and Rafi to Kishore, Mukesh, Sanu and Udit Narayan. Let’s take a look at some of the most romantic numbers of 90s when theme of romance came back into favor.

 Ek Sanam Chahiye- Anuradha Paudwal

Saat Samundar Paar- Sadhana Sargam

Aashiqui Mein Har- Sadhana Sargam

Jab Se Mile Naina- Lata Mangeshkar

Tu Mujhe Kabool- Lata Mangeshkar

Bedardi Tere Pyar Ne- Lata Mangeshkar

I Love You- Alka Yagnik

Aage Aage Tu- Alka Yagnik

Jaan E-Jigar Jaaneman

Hum Pyar Karne Wale- Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal

Humne Ghar Choda Hai- Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam

Jhooma Chumma De De- Sudesh Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy

Pehla Nasha- Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam

Saudagar Sauda Kar- Kavita Krishnamurthy, Manhar, Sukhwindher Singh

Mera Dil Tere Liye- Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan

Tumhein Apna Banane Ki Kasam Khai Hai.- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Tu Meri Zindagi Hai- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Tumse Milne Ko Dil- Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik

Tu Mujhe Kabool- Mohammad Aziz, Kavita Krishnamurthy

Waada Raha Sanam- Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Alka Yagnik

Zamane Ke Dekhain Hain Rang Hazar- Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Anuradha Paudwal

Where Is The Time To Hate- Udit Narayan, Preeti Uttam

Tum Kya Mile Jaane Jaan

Mohabbat Ki Hai Tumhare Liye- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Aisi Deewanigi-        

Khat Maine Tere Naam Likha Kabhi Tu Chhalia- Lata Mangeshkar, SP. Balasubramaniam

Main Duniya Bhula Doonga- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Maine Pyar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Saiyan Ji Se Chupke- Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal

Dont Say No- Amit Kumar, S. Janaki

Tum Hi Hamari Ho- Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan

Nazar Ke Samne Jigar Ke Paas- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Tumse Jo Dekhte Hi- Lata Mangeshkar, SP. Balasubramaniam

Yaad Nahin Bhool Gaya

Woh Jo Kaha Tha- Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan

remix era

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Music passes through several genres. There are influences and also going back to the retro style. Just like fashion music is getting more exploration due to interaction, influences and quest to do something different. There are great many musicians who are employing audio and acoustics to get the right pitch and tone for a particular type of music. This has given rise to much new age music that is inspired from original tracks.

 Original songs that have been a hit in the past are converted or rather treated with acoustics and a different pitch to create a new form of music. This is the remix version popularized by the youth. Usually picked for dance or the disco genre, remix music also doesn’t conform to peppy original scores. There are instances of slow songs, meaningful songs recomposed and treated to project the remix version.

 Often we find that recent popular numbers are remixed and popularized like ‘mere sang to chal zara’ from New York immediately came out with remix version. Parallel release of such songs also goes a long way to create a sneak preview and whet the appetite of the movie goer. The master recording is intact in its version and the certain remix parameters are used to alter the tune or music.

 The pop, reggae or rap culture has slowly initiated this remix culture which is popular with the dance centric people. The pitch, tone is well altered by equalizing effect. The songs of Dus and the recent Blue have its counterpart in remix composition. With the fan following so large, new remix versions with Hinglish raps are churned out by new age artists.

Oldies Goldies

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Talking about some old songs, how can we forget heart-stirring ‘Tujhse Naaraz Nahin Zindagi’ from Gulzaar’s Masoom? The maestro himself penned down lyrics and both the version of the song sung by Anoop Goshal and Lata were simply brilliant. Definitely a must have in any music lover’s list.

 The movie ‘Wo Kaun Thi’ had this beautiful song ‘Lag Jaa Gale’ had best possible lyrics. Just go through the lyrics once again and you will know what I mean.

‘Humko Mili hain aaj yeh ghadiyaan naseeb se

Jee Bhar ke dekh leejiye Humko kareeb se’…What lyrics!

 ‘Aapki Aankhon me kuch’ from the movie Ghar had wonderful combination of Kishore-Lata pair at its helm. A great song indeed. 

 ‘Kya Hua tera Waada’ was sung by awesome Rafi Saheb. This song is so intense and full of longing and you never know some past events of your life might flash in front of your eyes. An amazing song in every sense of the word.

 Remember the song, ‘Chaudvi ka Chaand’? Oh yes, how can you forget this all time romantic song.

‘Yaa Aaftaab Ho, Jo Bhi Ho Tum Khuda ki kasam Laajawaab ho……’ and you will be forced to thank incomparable Rafi Saheb for his music talent and singing prowess.

 A romantic song that even bollywood badshah, Shahrukh Khan considers as his favorite is ‘Abhi na jao chhod ke’. Very few songs can claim to be as romantic as this one. Just check its lyrics;

 Abhi na jao chhod ke

Ki dil abhi bhara nahi

Abhi abhi to aayi ho

Bahaar ban ke chaayi ho

Hawa zara mahek to le

Nazar zara bahek to le

Yeh shaam dhal to le zara

Yeh dil sambhal to le zara

Main thodi der jee to loon

Nashe ke ghoont pi to loon

Abhi to kuch kaha nahi

Abhi to kuch suna nahi

Abhi na jaayo chhodh kar

Ke dil abhi bhara nahi….

 What lyrics and what rendition!

 Last one in this list is ‘Chura Liya hain tumne’ from the movie Yaadon ki Baarat. Asha Bhosle made this song immortal and Zeenat Aman will always be known for this song. One of the best of all times.