A.R. Rahman is a singer-composer who has received two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Grammy Awards, six National Film Awards, a Golden Globe, and 15 Filmfare Awards. He is the go-to musician for films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and English, among other languages and film industries.
1. Agar Tum Sath Ho (Tamasha): Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha songs were a smash, whether it was the upbeat Matargashti or the soulful Agar Tum Saath Ho. The track was a smash right away because it touched people’s hearts.
2. Patakha Guddi (Highway): Alia Bhatt made her singing debut with Patakha Guddi in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway. Rahman’s other hit song, Mahi Ve, was also a hit.
3. Ranjhanaa Hua Main Tera (Ranjhanaa): The film starring Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, and Dhanush has a lot going for it. However, the music, particularly the songs Banarasiya and Tum Tak, was a clear winner.
4. Saans (Jab Tak Hai Jaan): Yash Chopra’s last film, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, featured Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Katrina Kaif. The film wasn’t as successful as other Yash Chopra-Shah Rukh Khan collaborations, but the songs were among the year’s biggest hits. Do you recall Chali Re and Challa?
5. Nadaan Parinde (Rockstar): Movies involving bands and musicians aren’t your average Bollywood fare, and they require a flawless setlist to support them. Rockstar, directed by Imtiaz Ali, not only heralded the debut of starlet Ranbir Kapoor but also gave India its youth anthem, Sadda Haq.
6. Masakali (Delhi 6): Delhi 6 by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra was a journey through the picturesque streets of old Delhi. With songs like Rehna Tu, Masakkali, and Arziyaan, it was also a wonderful musical experience.
7. Rang De Basanti (Rang De Basanti): The Aamir Khan-starrer film not only captured the angst and despair of India’s youth but did so in a musical style that captured the angst and inner turmoil in songs like Lukka Chuppi. The dynamic Paathshaala and Khalbali were properly harmonized with this.
8. Saathiya (Saathiya): One of the most popular mushy albums for lovebirds was the Vivek Oberoi-Rani Mukerhjee romantic smash. Almost every song in that film is a love letter set to music.
9. Radha Kaise Na Jale (Lagaan): Songs like O Re Chori, Chale Chalo from Aamir Khan’s Lagaan gave lyrical quality to the story and were chartbusters. Radha Kaise Na Jale, a lighthearted comedy, is also a fan favorite.
10. Jai Ho (Slumdog Millionaire): Imtiaz Ali’s Tamasha songs were a smash, whether it was the upbeat Matargashti or the soulful Agar Tum Saath Ho. The track was a smash right away because it touched people’s hearts.
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