You might have seen or heard of Bollywood movies. They are dynamic. I mean they have varieties and different flavors. Mostly they depict Indian culture and religious shades. The most important and common part of Bollywood is music with Hindi songs. The music of a film in Bollywood plays an important role in deciding its faith and success. If songs are good, they become popular very soon. Finally, hit songs turn out to be the best.
Like Bollywood movies, Hindi songs are of different taste. They are of all types viz. romantic, emotional, full of sadness, inspiring, motivational, patriotic, devotional, and sometimes combination of these. In 1992, I got an album of the great Hindi singer Mohammad Rafi. The album impressed me a lot and created a space for Bollywood songs in my heart. I recollect some of the songs in that album were as follows.
~ Teri Galiyon Me Na Rakkhenge Kadam Aaj Ke Baad ~
~ Naseeb Me Jiske Jo Likha Tha, Wo Teri Mehfil Me Kaam Aaya ~
~ Maine Poocha Chand Se Dekha Hai Kahin, Mere Yaar Sa Hasin ~
These songs had excellent lyrics, awesome tunes and were very melodious. Apart from these, the golden voice of Mohammad Rafi was unforgettable. I loved these beautiful songs and used to play them multiple times a day. I did not know much about Bollywood at that time. Going through numerous old classic and modern new musical scores, I showcase my list of the 10 best Bollywood songs.
1. MAINE POOCHA CHAND SE DEKHA HAI KAHIN, MERE YAAR SA HASIN
Every time I hear this song, I feel refreshed. This beautiful song from the film "Abdulla" is an evergreen musical score. It's hard to find this type of combination. Flawless lyrics, a sweet tune, and a melodious voice makes this song one of best songs in Bollywood. You can also pick few lines from it and praise your beloved partner.
2. RAAHI MANWA DUKH KI CHINTA KYUN SATATI HAI, DUKH TO APNA SAATI HAI
This song gives the meaning of proverb "Old Is Gold". With this song you get the picture of real life. Meaningful lyrics, great music and a great melody makes this song truly unmatched. If you see its entire movie "Dosti", your eyes will get wet and you will realize the meaning of true friendship.
3. PAGH GHUNGARU BANDH MEERA NAACHI THI, AUR HUM NAACHE BIN GHUNGARU KE
Don't go with words, but see the song and enjoy yourself. A great song by great Kishore Kumar from the film "Namak Halal". It's a very entertaining song. You will go mad watching Amitabh Bachchan in this comic musical score. Beautiful lyrics, catchy tune, nice choreography, perfect timing and a lovely voice make this song one of the best in Bollywood.
4. YAI MERE WATAN KE LOGON JARA ANKH ME BHAR LO PAANI, JO SHAHEED HUYE HAI UNKI JARA YAAD KARO KURBAANI
This is the best patriotic song ever made in Bollywood cinema. Beautiful voice of nightingale Lata Mangeshkar, unforgettable lyrics and the touching effects of this song makes you tearful. If you are an Indian, it will make you to realize the great sacrifice done by our martyrs.
5. ZINDAGI KI NA TOOTE LADI, PYAR KAR LE GHADI DO GHADI
This is one of the best songs from Bollywood sung by Nitin Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar. It is from the patriotic film "Kranti". Actor Manoj Kumar and beautiful Hema Malini, awesome lyrics, melodious and unforgettable scenes make the song evergreen.
6. MERA RANG DE BASANTI CHOLA, MAYEE RANG DE BASANIT CHOLA.
This song is best of actor Manoj Kumar in the voice of Mahendra Kapoor from film "Shaheed". The song depicts the great patriotism of legend Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Raj Guru who were hanged by Britishers. These martyrs were real son of great Bharat Mata i.e. Motherland India. Inspiring lyrics, a patriotic rhythm and the unmatched combination of the lead actors make the song the most memorable of all the times.
7. CHITHI AAYEE HAI, AAYEE HAI CHITHI AAYEE HAI
Very touching song. Directly hits the heart of NRIs who have left India and are residing in other foreign nations. It is one of the best Bollywood songs by singer Pankaj Uddhas from the film "Naam". If you are an Indian, your eyes will become wet from the beautiful lyrics and melodious tune. During this song, you will better realize the value of parents, friends, festivals and Indian culture.
8. RANG BARSE, BHIGE CHUNARWALI, RANG BARSE
This song from the film "Silsila" starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bachchan is most Bollywood popular and best Holi festival song ever made. Whevener there is Holi festival in India; you will definitely hear this song multiple times. People go mad with this entertaining musical score.
9. TERE BINA ZINDAGI SE KOI, SHIKWA TO NAHI, SHIKWA NAHI
Awesome lyrics. It is one of the best Bollywood songs from the film "Andhi", having the great combination of Kishore Kumar's amazing voice and the best melodious tune. No words can praise its versatility.
10. SANDESE AATE HAI, HUME TADPATE HAI, KI CHITHI AATI HAI.
Great singer Sonum Nigam's beautiful voice, supported by other singers and best combination of love, patriotism, and emotion makes this songs one of best songs in Bollywood. This song from the film "Border" makes a solid mark in patriotic movies. You can't forget its catchy tunes and highly touching lyrics.