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Iconic Indian Tunes: 30 Famous Songs We Love

Music is an integral part of any culture. Songs play an important role as they go far beyond mere entertainment. Personally, songs impact me in so many ways. Some songs can motivate us to take action, overcome challenges, and achieve our goals. They can connect people across generations and social groups, they create shared experiences of emotion by bringing people together in celebration, mourning, or protest.

Indians have truly embraced their cultural songs. The genres of music in India are Classical, Folk, Film Music, and Modern pop. They embrace using their songs in the making of movies to make them amazing. Their music reflects traditional values, social experiences, or personal connections. In this article, I am going to discuss famous Indian songs that are a great hit today.

1. Mere Sapno Ki Ran

Mere is a popular Hindi song from the 1969 Bollywood movie Aradhana.  The song has a length of 5 minutes and was released in 1969. The composer of the song is Sachin Dev Burman and was performed by Kishore Kumar. The song after its release was a super hit in India.  It has been used in the making of some films such as Rajesh Khanna where it was used by the male protagonist who sang it as he was chasing the Heroine.

 I recommend you to watch the film and get to taste the sweetest part of it. Artists such as H.R. Jothipala have made other versions of this song but remains as amazing as its original cover. In 2015, the song was re-used in the Tamil film known as Eli.

2. Chaiyya Chaiyya

Chaiyya Chaiyya is an Indian pop-folk song that was released in 1998. The film has a length of 6:48 minutes and its genre is classified as Bollywood, Filmi, Sufi, and Pop-folk. The composer of this song is A.R. Rahman and the lyrics were written by Gulzar. The song was a critical and commercial success as it sold more than six million units in India.

Until today it is cited as an influential track in Hindi cinema. In 2002, it was ranked number nine out of ten by the BBC World Service in the category of ten international popular songs of all time. The video of this song was taken on top of an Ooty train. The song has been used in the making of so many films. It has also received two awards, the Film Fare Awards, and the Star Screen Awards.

3. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi

Kabhi Kabhi Aditi is a famous Hindi language song which was released in 2008. The song has a duration of 3: 38 minutes. The song was composed by A.R. Rahman, lyrics were written by Prasoon Joshi, and sung by Rashid Ali. The song was used in the making of the film Jaane Tu鈥� ya Jaane Na.

The song navigates the theme of young love and an innocent infatuation that comes with the bittersweet feeling of knowing that someone may not be meant for you. The song is regarded as a classic Bollywood song and a favorite among fans of the movie and of A.R. Rahman鈥檚 music.

4. Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko is an Indian Hindi song that was released in 1973. The song has a duration of 5: 30 minutes and its genre is classified as Raga rock, Psychedelic rock, Indian rock, Filmi, and Film score. It was composed by R.D. Burman and written by Majrooh Sultanpuri. After its release, it was a hit and gained cult status in India.

The song has been remixed by other artists but retains its authenticity. The famous Asha Bhosle named this song as her favorite on her 89th birthday. Until today this song is a classic one to listen to. In 2022, Pakistani politician Maryam Nawaz sang this song at her son鈥檚 wedding ceremony. It has been used in making some films

5. Tum Hi Ho

Tum Hi Ho is an Indian Hindi romantic song that was released in 2013. It has a length of 4: 22 minutes and its genre is classified as Acoustic music, film, and Indian. It was composed and written by Mithoon and released by Bhushan Kumar.

After its release, it became a hit, topping the charts, and received many awards. The song has over 700 million views on YouTube. The song explores the themes of love expressing the feeling of being incomplete without the loved one and finding your entire existence in them. The song has been covered by numerous artists but they have maintained its authenticity.

6. Kal Ho Naa Ho

Kal Ho Naa Ho is a Hindi-language film song. It has a length of 5: 23 minutes and its genre is classified as Romance and Filmi. The track was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and written by Javed Akhtar. After its release, it became the most famous film songs of all time. The song was used for the making of the film of the same name.

It was featured in Outlooks’ list of Bollywood鈥檚 Timeless Melodies thus making it the only contemporary selection on the list. It was featured in Outlook magazine鈥檚 20 Best Hindi Film Songs Ever list. It has received many critical acclaims and awards. It was featured in the Hindustan Times’ 鈥淪ong of the Century 鈥渓ist which described the song as 鈥渙ne of the most unforgettable tunes in recent times鈥�.

7. Tum Jo Aaye

Tum Jo Aaye is a romantic song that was composed by Pritam, written by Sandeep Nath, and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Tulsi Kumar. It was used in the making of the film 鈥淥nce Upon a Time in Mumbaai鈥�. The themes explored in the song include Love, passion, and longing. It is one of the popular Bollywood songs.

 It is widely known for its beautiful melody and the soulful duet by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Tulsi Kumar. After its release, it was well received by the audience and won many awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for Sandeep Nath.

8. Dilbaro

Dilbaro is an Indian song that was released in the year 2018. It was composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, written by A.M.Turaz, and sung by Shreya Ghoshal. It was used in the making of the film 鈥淧admaavat鈥�. After its release, it was a top hit and received several awards and recognitions including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Shreya Ghoshal.

It explores the themes of love, longing, and desire. Today it remains a popular choice for weddings, dance performances, and music lovers. It is one of the latest classics in Bollywood music. It is used in the making of the film Raazi.

9. Zara Zara

Zara Zara is an Indian song that was written by Sameer and composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The lyric of the song reveals the feeling of being devoted to someone even if they don鈥檛 feel the same way. The melody of the song is emotional as it reflects the protagonist鈥檚 inner pains. It is used in the making of the film 鈥淩ehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein鈥�. The song gained much popularity through the film and till today it remains a beloved classic.

10. Hawa Hawai

Hawa Hawai is a famous Bollywood song that was released in 1986. It was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, writer Javed Akhtar, and singer Kavita Krishnamurthy. It was used in the making of the film 鈥淢r. India鈥�. It is mostly played at parties, weddings, and other celebratory occasions due to its upbeat tempo and fun-loving spirit.

 The song explores the theme of freedom and enjoyment as the lyrics describe the joy of letting loose and embracing life’s simple pleasures. It encourages listeners to embark life filled with joy and celebration.

11. Tere Bina Zindagi Se

Tere Bina Zindagi Se is a song that appears in the film 鈥淎andhi鈥�. It was composed by R.D. Burman and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar. After its release, it became a very big hit. It is known for its soulful rendition and its ability to evoke deep emotions.

The singer expresses the emotional pain and loneliness that is experienced without the beloved. The song resonates with audiences today as it expresses universal themes of love and loss. It reminds the importance of cherishing loved ones and the pain that comes with separation.

12. Jai Ho

Jai Ho is a classic Bollywood song that was released in 2008. The song was used in the making of the film 鈥淪lumdog Millionaire鈥�.  It has a length of 5:19 minutes and its genre is classified as Indian pop. The song was produced by A.R. Rahman and written by Tanvi Shah. Jai Ho is a phrase that can be translated as 鈥淟et (the) victory prevail鈥� or 鈥淢ay there always be victory鈥�.

After its release, it was a classic hit and was well received by the audience in every corner of the city and almost every part of the world. The song has received many awards such as the Academy Award for Best Original Song and a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a motion picture, television or other visual media.

13. Dil Diyan Gallan

Dil Diyan Gallan is an Indian song that was used in the making of the film Tiger Zinda Hai in 2017. The song was composed by Vishal & Shekhar, written by Irshad Kamil, and sung by Atif Aslam, Vishal Dadlani, and Neha Bhasin.

The song was a hit after its release and also received several awards and recognitions. The song explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and sacrifice. The singers express the love for one鈥檚 nation and the willingness to make sacrifices for its sake. It shows the bond between soldiers who fight for their country.

14. Yeh Haseen Vadiyan

Yeh Haseen Vadiyan is an iconic Indian song that was used in the making of the film Roja in the year 1992. It was composed by A.R. Rahman, written by P.K. Mishra, and sung by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S.Chithra.

It is frequently played at weddings, and romantic occasions, and serves as a 90s Bollywood era. The themes explore themes of love and beauty of nature. The lyrics describe the feeling of finding love in unexpected places. The song won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for S.P. Balasubrahmanyam.

15. Ghar More Pardesiya

Ghar More Pardesiya is an iconic Indian song from the film known as 鈥淜alank鈥� in 2019. The film was composed by Pritam, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and sung by Shreya Ghoshal. The song explores the themes of unrequited love, sacrifice, societal pressure, and the resilience of women.

The song portrays the emotions of females and expresses unrequited love and longing. It has a length of 5:19 minutes and its genre is categorized as Filmi, Bhajan, and classical.

16. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is an Indian Hindi language musical song that was composed by Pritam, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and sung by Arijit Singh. The song was used in the making of the film of the same name as the song.

The song explores the themes of love, acceptance, moving on, and finding peace within oneself. It is one of the iconic Bollywood songs and until today it is a hit.

17. Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai

Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai is an Indian musical song that was used in the making of the film 鈥淩ab Ne Bana Di Jodi鈥�. It is a beautiful and emotional song that holds a special place in the hearts of many Bollywood fans. It was sang by Salim- Sulaiman, Roopkumar Rathod and Jaideep Sahni.

The song has a duration of 4: 41 minutes and was released in the year 2008. It captures the feeling of falling deeply in love and seeing something divine in the beloved.

18. Tera Ban Jaunga

Tera Ban is a Hindi language song that was sung by Akhil Sachdeva and Tulsi Kumar. It was released in the year 2020 and has a duration of 3: 56 minutes. It was used in the making of the film 鈥淜abir Singh鈥�.

The song explores the themes of Unconditional love, sacrifice and devotion, and internal conflict. The song uses modern beats with traditional Punjabi instruments like dhol and tumbi thus adding a distinct flavor.

19. Gerua

Gerua is a classic Hindu song and was used in the making of the film Dilwale. The song was written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and composed by Pritam Chakraborty.

The song was released in December 2015 as part of the 鈥淒ilwale鈥� soundtrack album. The music video incorporates elements of Rajasthani folk music and dance adding a unique cultural touch.

20. Neele Neele Ambar Par

Neele Neele is a popular Bollywood song that has appeared in multiple films. It was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and sung by Kishore Kumar. It was released in 1984 and until today it remains a popular Hindi song from the movie 鈥淜alakaar鈥�.

The title of the song can be translated to 鈥淯nderneath the Blue Sky鈥� which symbolizes the boundless nature of the singer鈥檚 love. It explores romantic songs expressing longing and anticipation for the beloved.

21. Galliyan

Galliyan is a romantic Hindi song from the 2014 Bollywood film known as 鈥淓k Villain鈥�. The song was released in 2014 and has a length of 5:40 minutes. The song was produced by Ekta Kapoor, composed by Ankit Tiwari, and written by Manoj Muntashir.

The song after release had a great hit and received several awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer. The song features actors such as Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor.

22. Kabira

Kabira is a Hindi song from the 2013 Bollywood film. The song has a duration of 3:44 minutes and its genre is categorized as Filmi, Indian pop, and Sufi. The song was composed by Pritam and written Amitabh Bhattacharya.  Its music video has featured some actors such as Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Kalki Koechlin.

 It has explored themes such as Freedom, self-discovery, inner happiness, and living life to the fullest. The song after release was well received and has so many views on YouTube. It became an anthem for young Indians, and encouraging them to break free from traditional norms and pursue their passions.

23. Dheere Dheere

Dheere Dheere is a song by the Indian recording artist YoYo Honey Singh. It was released on 2nd September 2015 and runs a duration of 3:32 minutes. The genre of the song is categorized as Bollywood, Indi-pop, Desi hip hop, R&B, and Filmi-ghazal. 

The release of the song came along with a big hit as it was a hit and a week after release it had reached 18 million views in a week. It has received many awards and recognitions. In 2015 September, it was ranked number one on BBC Asian Download Charts.  Today the song has over 700 million views On YouTube.

24. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a Hindu tract that was used in the making of the movie of the same name. It mainly reminds us that we should live life to the fullest. It emphasizes the importance of following your passions and always remaining true to yourself regardless of the expectations of society.  The song colorfully summarizes the film’s themes of friendship, living life to the fullest, and a journey of self-discovery.

25. Tera Ghata

Tera Ghata is a song voiced by the famous singer Gajendra Verma. The song was released on 19th May 2018 and has a duration of 4:15 minutes. Immediately after release, the song became a big success and was well received by the audience in all corners of the city. The genre of the song is a pop ballad with acoustic elements.

The themes explored in the song revolve around heartbreak, acceptance, and moving on. It was well accepted by the audience as it resonates about heartbreak and healing which happens in daily life. It won several awards including the Mirchi Music Award for Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year.

26. Bol Na Halke Halke

Bol Na Halke Halke was used in the film Jhoon Barabar Jhoom. The song was written by Gulzar and was composed by the trio Shankar- Ehsaan-loy. The lyrics are poetic and metaphorical. Some of the themes explored in the song include intimacy and vulnerability.

The song begins with a call to speak softly creating a sense of hidden feelings and secrets. It received critical acclaim and continues to be popular among Bollywood music fans.

27. Humko Aaj Kal Hai Intezaar

It is a classic Bollywood song from the 1990 movie known as 鈥淪ailaab鈥�. It is known for its infectious energy and vibrant dance that was composed by the legendary Bappi Lahiri and was written by Javed Akhtar.

 It creates a great melody with a mix of traditional Indian instruments and modern disco beats. It expresses the awareness of a woman waiting for her true love. He compares love to a flower waiting to bloom. It is featured in dance performances and celebrations thus reflecting its energetic and joyful spirit.

28. Dola Re Dola

Dola re Dola is one of the most famous Hindi songs of all time. It explores the themes of love and heartbreak making it incredibly beautiful. The song was composed by Ismail Darbar, produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and written by Nusrat Badr.

The film was released in 2002, has a duration of 6:36 minutes, and the genre of the song is classified as Filmi, Hindustani Classical. The video of the song was shot in the studios built with a lavish and expensive set.  It was the most expensive Bollywood music video.

29. Nazar Ke Samne Jigar Ke Paas

It is a Hindi language song. It was sang by Anuradha Paudwal and Kumar Sanu. It is a romantic ballad expressing intense longing and attachment. The song was released in the year 1989 and has a duration of the song is 5:33 minutes.

It describes the singer鈥檚 constant awareness of their beloved even in crowded places and their fear of losing them.

30. Suraj Hua Maddham

Suraj Hua Maddham is a song that was released in 2001 and was used in the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. The song was sang by Sandesh Shandilya, Alka Yagnik, and Sonu Nigam.

The song was commercially successful and nominated for various awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer and Best Lyricist. The music features a beautiful melody with piano and strings.

Listed above are a fraction of the many Indian songs. They are a source of entertainment while others are for expressing feelings and sensitizing on relevant things that are happening in the world. Music plays a big part in the society at large. I recommend you to check out every song and enjoy the famous and amazing Indian songs.