As some of us were discussing on KP, it would be a great idea to continue the tradition of posting theme songs regularly at RL. We had a great beginning with Pardesi's brilliant post of her favorite Road songs and everyone pitched in with their personal favorites! While I was looking for a theme, it struck me that numerous hindi songs have been written to describe the beauty of eyes....so chose this week's word- Aankhein! Join in the fun and let's see who can come up with how many songs!
Here are my top ten picks:
1. A masterpiece! This gem from the film Khamoshi simply blows me away everytime I listen to it. Gulzar’s incredible lyrics and use of complex metaphors impart the most profound meaning to this song….lyrical poetry at its best!
2. This classic song from C.I.D. sung with great gusto by Mohd. Rafi and Geeta Dutt transcends time and fashion. Its popularity can be gauged by the fact that it has almost become an idiom now while conveying subtle hints in real life situations!
3. A lilting soulful melody sung beautifully by KK and picturised on a divine looking Deepika and of course Shahrukh…need I even say more? A personal favorite of mine!
4. A soft and melodious number sung beautifully by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Kumar Sanu. An amazing reel and real life chemistry between Salman and Aishwarya took this playful romantic song to another level.
5. This magical number sung by Asha Bhonsle from the movie Umrao Jaan is the stuff classics are made of! Rekha’s mesmerizing kathak as the famous courtesan only adds to the beauty of this gorgeous ghazal.
6. An awesome team came together to compose this song….music by RD Burman, lyrics by Gulzar and sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. Add sultry Rekha to this heady mix and you get near-perfection!
7. Pyaasa remains a masterpiece of Indian cinema and all songs of the movie are timeless classics. This peppy number sung by Rafi and Geeta Dutt was made immortal by the legendary Guru Dutt and Mala Sinha. An all time favorite of mine!
8. Incredible poetry! This song has romance, emotions, philosophy and melancholy all rolled in one. The combination of Kishore Kumar and Rajesh Khanna was lethal….I doubt there will be a woman on this planet who wouldn’t melt listening to those words!
9. A soulful song capturing the beauty and innocence of a youthful romance! Ravindra Jain’s melodious music combined with Hemlata’s enchanting voice make this song very touching.
10. One of Madan Mohan’s great compositions! A handsome Sunil Dutt sings this soft romantic number to woo Asha Parekh making it unforgettable for all music lovers.
Enjoy!
