Bollywood music has always had an eye for catchy tunes and dance routines, and this has been the case since its inception in the 1920s. While most songs of the time were written in Hindi, a few film directors saw the potential in using Indian musical themes to sell their movies. This led to many songwriters writing hit numbers that became instant classics as well as blockbusters.
Sholay – Chak de India
Sholay, a classic from the 80s, managed to hit the bull’s eye with its song, Chak De India. It was technically the first ever hit song in the history of Indian cinema, since it was the first entry to win the National Film Award for Best Music. The song’s music and lyrics were given by RD Burman and it was sung by Kishore Kumar. The song established a new trend in Indian music with its techno beats, particularly during its rap portion. The New York Times even called it one of the “most hyped” songs of the decade.
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Some songs just hit the right chord with the audience, and this is what happened with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The song, which was written by the duo, Indeewasa, was sung by the legendary duo, Yesudas and Suraiya, and became a huge hit in the 80s. The peppy number is about a love story between a young boy and a girl who are from completely different communities. The song also has a special rap portion, which was created especially for the film’s soundtrack.
Pyare Tere mere Ye So Reeti
Pyare Tere mere Ye So Reeti is a heartwarming love song from the 90s, which is heard often on the FM radio channels in India. The song is about a girl who wants to get married, but wants her fiance to first gift her three wishes. The desires range from her getting admitted into a good college to her finding a job that fulfills her. The song is beautifully sung by Kumar Sanu, and its music was given by NM Pathak.
Mera Dil Milne Chhey
Mera dil milne chhey is a song from the 1980s, which is a romantic remake of the 70s classic Sharmila Tagore’s Mera dil yaar. The song is about a young man, who is in love with a girl, but when she doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, he stops talking to her. He then sends her a letter that has no words in it, but only a bird’s view of their relationship. The song has a special rap part, which explains the feelings of the boy, and is sung by Kishore Kumar.
Dil Deke Dekho
If you have seen any Bollywood movie in the last decade, chances are you have heard this song. It is a trendy love song, which was written by the composer of the song, Pritam, himself. The song was sung by Kunal Ganjawala, who has a unique voice. The song talks about a couple’s love story and is heard often on the FM radio channels in India.
Zindagi Nazara, Yaad Karo
This song is a true gem from the 1990s. It is a romantic love song, which is beautifully sung by none other than Kumar Sanu. The song talks about a boy who is in love with a girl, and how she avoids him every now and then. The song is set in a typical romantic mood and has a slow beat. Its music was given by the music director, Waqt, who is one of the most sought after Bollywood music directors of all times.
Tu Meri Shaan Bhugdoi, Bailaa Bailaa Bhaaiiiii!
This is another classic from the 1990s, which was written by Indeewasa. The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy, and how she wants him to be happy without considering her feelings. But when he begins talking to another girl, she can’t handle it, and finally she breaks down and tells him how much she loves him. Its music was given by the director of the film, Anu Malik, who is one of the best Bollywood music directors of all times.
Hum Tere Pyar Saathiya, meri jaan bhi saathiya.
This is a song from the 2004 movie, Dushman. It is a heartwarming love song, which talks about the love between a brother and a sister. The song is sung by Rahul Dev and Neha Kakkar and the music was given by the famous composer, Mano Murthy. The song is set in a typical Bollywood music style with a slow beat.
Conclusion
These are the top 10 hit songs of Bollywood from the past five decades. They are undoubtedly some of the most popular songs in the history of Indian cinema and will never go out of style. If you want to hear more such classics, you can always tune into the radio channels of your city, or download online music apps like Saavn and Gaana.
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