Top 10 Hindi Songs of All Time

June 9, 2012 / by Toptensbest.com / in Latest, Movies, Music /

The craze for Hindi films in the continent is indescribable. Mumbai, often known as ‘Bollywood’ produces around 200 featured films every year. The Hindi film lovers are spread in all corners of the world, and estimates have shown that this industry is growing at an annual rate of 10%. These movies are full of glamor and spice, while music is a mandatory element of these movies. Since inception, this industry has presented many evergreen songs, and it is very hard to choose top ten Hindi songs out of them.

A good team work is always required for composing good music, and this industry is always blessed with some very talented musicians, lyricists and playback singers. It is interesting to categorize the things, and make lists like top ten sad songs, top 10 male songs, top ten female songs and top 10 duet songs. There are at least 5 to 6 songs in every Indian movie, and one can realize how difficult it will be to choose just ten great Hindi songs as there is a treasure of memorable songs.

A list of top ten Hindi songs of all time is mentioned below, which is comprised of old, new, solo and duets songs.

1. Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam: Sung by Geeta Dutt for the film Kaagaz ke phool, which was released in1959. Kaifi Azmi wrote the inspiring lyrics, while music was composed by the maestro S.D. Burman.

2. Jo vaada kiya woh nibhana padega: This all time popular duet by Rafi-Lata is surely an unforgettable song. Roshan gave the music for Taj Mahal, which was screened in 1963. The songwriter was none other than great Sahir Ludhianvi.

3. Tere mere sapne ab ek rang hain: This beautiful song is chosen from Dev Anand’s block buster movie Guide. It was 1965, when Mohammed Rafi gave his splendid voice to S.D. Burman’s composition. The lyricist was one and only Shailendra.

4. Chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko: This is one of the most romantic songs that Bollywood has ever presented. The melodious voices of Asha Bhonsle and Mohammed Rafi were used for the film, ‘Yaadon ki baraat’ in 1973. The music director was R.D. Burman, and the song was written by Majrooh.

5. Zindagi ke safar me guzar jate hain jo makam: Kishore Kumar sang that emotional song for ‘Aap ki kasam’, which was released in 1974. Anand Bakshi was the songwriter, while the accredited musician R.D. Burman again proved himself with this masterpiece.

6. Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Main: This song is in the hearts of every teenager, high school student and even the older people. The combination of Sahir Ludhianvi’s lyrics, Khayyam’s music and the voice of Mukesh had created a magic.

7. Dil cheez kya hai aap meri jaan lijiye: This is one of the best songs of Asha Bhonsle, which she sang for ‘Umrao Jaan’ in1981. The songwriter was Shahryar, while the music was composed by Khayyam.