Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si to Bhaage Re Mann, these melodious numbers are an ode to the monsoon season
Glimpses from some of the most popular Bollywood monsoon tracks
Last Updated: 08.34 AM, Jun 26, 2023
With the monsoon season finally here to provide us relief from the sweltering heat, what better way to enjoy the rains than tuning in to the timeless Bollywood tracks! Here’s what we recommend…
Barso Re - Guru
Composed by AR Rahman, Barso Re from the 2007 Mani Ratnam directorial Guru features Aishwarya Rai. The song was written by Gulzar and sung by Shreya Ghoshal. The movie also starred Abhishek Bachchan, R Madhavan and Vidya Balan.
Bhaage Re Mann - Chameli
Starring Kareena Kapoor and Rahul Bose, Chameli (2004) was directed by Sudhir Mishra. Bhaage Re Mann was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, while its lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil.
Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala - Koi... Mil Gaya
Sung by Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik, Idhar Chala Main Udhar Chala is composed by Rajesh Roshan. Starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, Koi... Mil Gaya was a 2003 sci-fi film, directed by Rakesh Roshan.
Koi Ladki Hai - Dil To Pagal Hai
Featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, Koi Ladki Hai from the 1997 musical romance film Dil To Pagal Hai was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan. The lyrics were written by Anand Bakshi, and music was composed by Uttam Singh. It’s a Yash Chopra directorial.
Rim Jhim Rim Jhim - 1942 A Love Story
Picturised on Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala, Kumar Sanu and Kavita Krishnamurthy have lent their voice to the song Rim Jhim Rim Jhim, while it’s composed by RD Burman. 1942: A Love Story is a 1994 patriotic romance film, helmed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Tip Tip Barsa Paani - Mohra
The lyrics for Tip Tip Barsa Paani - featuring Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon - were written by Anand Bakshi. The song was sung by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan. It’s from the 1994 action thriller film, Mohra, written and directed by Rajiv Rai.
Rimjhim Gire Sawan - Manzil
A melodious track from the Basu Chatterjee-directed romantic drama film Manzil (1979), Rimjhim Gire Sawan features Amitabh Bachchan and Mousumi Chatterjee. The song was composed by RD Burman and sung by Kishore Kumar.
Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein - Ajnabee
The song Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein - written by Anand Bakshi, composed by RD Burman and sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar - is from the movie Ajnabee. Released in 1974, the Shakti Samanta-directed film starred Rajesh Khanna and Zeenat Aman.
Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si - Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Picturised on Madhubala and Kishore Kumar, Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si is from the 1958 musical comedy film Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, directed by Satyen Bose. The lyrics for the track were written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, while SD Burman composed its music.
Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua - Shri 420
The list will be incomplete without mentioning the iconic Pyar Hua Ikrar Hua, from Raj Kapoor’s 1955 comedy-drama film Shri 420, featuring Nargis and Raj. The song was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, while Manna Dey and Lata Mangeshkar lent their voice to it.