Costume Drama: Bholi Si Soorat Aankhon Mein Masti

A peppy duet from a very successful musical "Dil To Pagal Hai" (1997) today. Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor starred in this super hit romance while Akshay Kumar appeared in a cameo. Two other songs from this  film, Dil to pagal hai and Koi ladki hai have appeared in this space under different themes.

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Music: Uttam Singh

Costume Drama: Radha On The Dance Floor

We come across both old and new songs in this space. Enjoy this bubbly dance number from "Student Of The Year" (2012) today. Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan appeared in lead roles in this romantic drama.

Singers: Shreya Ghoshal, Udit Narayan, Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravijani
Lyrics: Anvita Dutt Guptan
Music: Vishal Shekhar

Costume Drama: Laal Dupatta Ud Gaya Re

Presenting a song from "Mujhse Shaadi Karogi" (2004), a romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan. Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra are in the lead roles. This film is inspired by the Hollywood film, Anger Management.

The selection of this number has a special significance as it happens to be Priyanka Chopra's birthday today.

Singers: Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan
Lyrics: Arun Bhairav
Music: Sajid Wajid

Saawan Songs: O Balam Kesariya

A lovely duet from "Bhairavi" (1996) today. Ashwini Bhave, Sridhar and Manohar Singh played the lead in this drama. The story is about a pretty village woman with a golden voice.

Singers: Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan
Lyrics: Amit Khanna
Music: Laxmikant Pyarelal

Saawan Songs: Aisa Des Hai Mera

Greetings! India celebrates its Independence Day today.

It is mostly fun and sometimes a challenge to find a song for a special day as today, and match it with the ongoing theme. I am happy to present a beautiful song from "Veer Zaara" (2004) today. The visuals are stunning and the lyrics lovely. The composition is pleasant too. And yes, there is a bit of saawan in it, with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta getting drenched in the rain in spite of being under a blue plastic sheet.

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Maan, Pritha Majumdar
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Music: Madan Mohan

Garden Of Five Senses: Phoolon Mein Khushboo Hai

Presenting the title song from "Hum Saath Saath Hain" (1999). This film told the story of a joint family and had a huge star cast. Produced by Rajshri, it was received well by family audiences.

Singers: Kavita Krishnamurthy, Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu and Hariharan
Lyrics: Kiran R
Music: Raamlaxman

Adornments: Mehndi Lagaa Ke Rakhnaa

Presenting a song from the blockbuster "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge"(1995) today. Aditya Chopra's directorial debut, this bagged 10 Filmfare Awards in various categories. It also won the National Film Award for the best popular film providing wholesome entertainment. The film had everything going for it...a good story that appealed to resident as well as non-resident Indians, picturesque locations that have become the hallmark of almost all Yash Chopra productions, excellent star cast and catchy music.

It is interesting to see Mandira Bedi dancing alongside Shahrukh Khan. She was not to make a mark in the world of Hindi cinema!

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Music: Jatin Lalit

Adornments: Bole Choodiyaan Bole Kangana

Today's song is from a different era, when many things in the world of Hindi films had begun to change. Films started featuring a galaxy of stars. They were produced keeping the non-resident Indians in mind, with a part of the story taking place in some foreign land. They got released in several cities across the world, ensuring a wider reach amongst their audiences. "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"(2001) belonged to this new era. Popularly known as K3G, this was a commercially successful film. Enjoy a peppy dance number from this film.

Singers: Kavita Krishnamurthy, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Amit Kumar
Lyrics: Sameer
Music: Jatin Lalit

Rain Songs: Taal Se Taal Mila

Beautiful location, Aishwarya Rai, a melodious song, lovely dance in the rain...these were the ingredients of a solo from "Guru" posted some time earlier in this series. They remain more or less the same for today's song, the only difference being that it is a duet. Enjoy this one from "Taal" (1999).

Singers: Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Music: A. R. Rahman

Rain Songs: Ghanan Ghanan

"Lagaan" (2001) was a film in which rains--rather the absence of rains--formed the crux of the story. A very popular song from that film today. The whole village has gathered in anticipation of rain showers. Celebrations have already begun. But a hush descends as the clouds decide to give the village a miss and start receding.

Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Shaan, Shankar Mahadevan
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
Music: A. R. Rahman

Rain Songs: Koi Ladki Hai

"Dil To Pagal Hai" (1997) was a successful film with foot-tapping music, good story and the star value of Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan. A fun song from this film today, with amusing lyrics and playful steps.

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Music: Uttam Singh

Her Story: Two's Company! - 1

They are at their happiest when they are in each other's company...which happens to be most of the time! At other times, it is quite another story. Sleeplessness takes over, but she seems to be happy about it too. Watch her in this breezy song from "Dil To Pagal Hai" (1997) when she says, "saree saree raat jagata hai yahee, ankhiyon se neend churata hai".

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Music: Uttam Singh