2000-2009 was a time that belonged majorly to Sonu Nigam and Kay Kay, or Sunidhi Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal. My personal favs out of them were ofcourse Kay Kay and Sunidhi Chauhan. Towards the end of the decade, Mohit Chauhan and Shilpa Rao looked like they would be here for long and also may become my new favourites.
Moving to 2010-2019 decade, and Mohit Chauhan lived upto the expectations, with his mindblowing singing in 'Rockstar', following up with tracks like 'Bezubaan' (Anybody Can Dance), 'Matargashti' (Tamasha), 'Haafiz Haafiz' (Laila Majnu), 'Saans' (Jab Tak Hai Jaan), etc. He may have actually given many more great songs if not for the name 'Arijit Singh' who initially had hit tracks like 'Dua' (Shanghai), 'Raabta' (Agent Vinod) but shot to fame in 2013 with the unforgettable track 'Tum hi ho' (Aashiqui2) and never looked backed since. One may argue (like was in the case of Amit Trivedi) that we got overdose and repeititveness galore after few years, but I will slightly disagree because to every 5-6 such tracks he ends up with 1-2 songs that really makes you hit the Repeat button. 'Judaai' (Badlapur), 'Samjhawan' (Humpty Sharma ki Dulhania), 'Ae dil hai mushkil' (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), 'Phir bhi tumko chahunga' (Half Girlfriend), 'Khairiyat' (Chicchhore), 'Kabhi jo baadal barse' (Jackpot), 'Khamoshiyaan' (Khamoshiyaan), etc were some of my fav picks, many of whom made my top100 list. Clearly, the decade belonged to Arijit Singh.
Special Mention to Jubin Nautiyal, another singer that caught my attention with a song that probably very few would had heard or dismissed off at first go, the song is 'Tere liye' (Fitoor). There been numerous other songs of Jubin that I have fell in love with like 'Tujhe kitna aur chaahein' (Kabir Singh), 'Tum hi aana' (Marjaavan), 'Shayad' (Love Aaj Kal) etc.
Among female singers, it was a variety of them that had great songs, Rekha Bharadwaj with 'Judaai' (Badlapur), 'Kabira' (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani), 'So jaa' (Pari) etc. Sunidhi Chauhan with 'Just go to hell dil' (Dear Zindagi)', 'Tere Liye' (Fitoor), 'Yaaram' (Ek Thi Daayan), 'Kamli' (Dhoom3), etc. The decade however belonged to Nooran Sisters. They announced their arrival with the highly energetic superhit 'Patakha Guddi' (Highway), my personal favs though were 'Jee ve sohneya' (Jab Harry Met Sejal), 'Hota Hai '(Mirzya - Dare to Love), 'Tera noor' (Tiger Zinda Hai), 'Dum laga ke haisha title' and 'Tuk tuk' (Sultan),
Special Mention to Palak Muchhal, who I always feel is a better version of Shreya Ghoshal. 'Kaun tujhe' (MS Dhoni - The Untold Story) and 'Meri aashiqui' (Aashiqui 2), were the standout tracks from her. Also, Jonita Gandhi with her songs 'Break up song' (Ae Dil Hai Mushkil), 'Gilehriyaan' (Dangal), 'Aahista' (Laila Majnu) was another of great new find of the decade.
The list is entirely based on one factor - how many times could I listen the track on repeat. The order definately will vary person to person but if most of these songs feature in your top100 then I guess we are on the same wavelength. Also, do check out my Top Background themes right at the end.
Here's my Top 100 Hindi Songs (Decade - 2010 to 2019)
1. Saadda haq, Rockstar (2011) - listen at youtube
Singer : Mohit Chauhan
Composer : AR Rahman
Lyricist : Irshad Kamil
You don't have any right to tell me how I must live! - an angst feeling against the world and society brilliantly portrayed in what has become a song to listen to whenever you feel been wronged. Love the way song starts that gradually builds towards the outburst in the 'O Ecofriendly' portion. Lovely use of guitar by Orianthi and the drums, and ofcourse the magical trio of Mohit-Irshad-Rahman who may never be able to outdo this track.
Fav line :
O Ecofriendly nature ke rakshak, main bhi hoon nature.
2. Aur ho, Rockstar (2011) - listen at youtube
Singers : Mohit Chauhan, Alma Ferovic
Composer : AR Rahman
Lyricist : Irshad Kamil
Oddly, this was a song that I didn't fell in love initially. And now its right up at no.2! Begins with Alma's vocals in Bosnian language setting the mood of desire and desperation/longing for love as Mohit takes over in another fantastic composition by Rahman. Its a song I can relate a lot to mainly for the part where the helplessness comes in because you just don't know how to get the peace with your feelings, the emptyness when nothing makes the mood get better. That complete vulnerable feels this song gives, just like the visuals with Imtiaz in top form.
Fav line :
Main hasrat mein ek uljhi dor hua, suljhaa de.
Singers : Arijit Singh, Rekha Bhardwaj
Composers : Sachin-Jigar
Lyricists : Priya Saraiya, Dinesh Vijan
Rekha Bhardwaj and Arijit Singh's unusual pairing hits off completely here. Easily the best sad song that I heard in this last decade that tells about a guy who is struggling to cope with life after having lost the person he loved so much (in the film, wife and son both). What made this song really edge out many others of this genre is the fact that the lyrics don't try to overpower the composition which is usually the case, a song balanced in each and every department.
Fav line :
Gair sa hua khud se bhi, na koi mera.. dard se karle chal yaari, dil yeh keh raha.
Singers : Vishal Dadlani, Mame Khan, Robert Bob Omulo
Composer : Amit Trivedi
Lyricist : Amitabh Bhattacharya
Another angst track that talks about trust and how it feels when its broken down again and again by different people (specially from people who meant something to you). Vishal Dadlani is splendid throughout the track, specially the high pitched portions where the emphasis is on the state of mind with all the emotional turmoil. Love the english bit used in places with vocals by Mame Khan and Robert Omulo. Amit Trivedi and Amitabh Bhattacharya duo in top form as expected.
Fav line :
Jal bhun ke raakh hua aitbaar, ganda majaak hua aitbaar.. chidta hai, kudhta hai,sadhta hai raaton mein.
Singers : Jubin Nautiyal, Sunidhi Chauhan
Composer : Amit Trivedi
Lyricist : Swanand Kirkire
Jubin Nautiyal and Sunidhi Chauhan are terrific in this dreamy romantic melody. Its easily the most under-rated song of the album and my personal favourite. Love the lyrics and that moment of silence in final portion of the track, and also the slighest bit of variation in Jubin's voice when he sings the 'jo main kehta hoon' part right after it. Had a tough time to pick fav line, good work by Swanand Kirkire.
Fav line :
Yaadon ka chehra, koi khawaab sunehra, main kya hoon bata de, tere liye.
Singer : Mohit Chauhan
Composer : AR Rahman
Lyricist : Irshad Kamil
Lovely composition about discovering yourself in this world and feeling the words often end up miscommunicating about the thoughts you actually wanted to convey. Great use of crowd chorus at the end, and also love the 'oh yea yea' throughout the track.
Fav line :
Kabhi mujhe lage ke jaise saara hi yeh jahan hai jaadu, jo hai bhi aur nahi bhi hai yeh fiza ghata hawa bahaarein.
Singer : Ayushmann Khurrana
Composers : Ayushmann Khurrana, Rochak Kohli
Lyricist : Ayushmann Khurrana
A punjabi romantic track that is very pleasant to the ears and the simplicity of the composition makes it stand out. Nice use of guitar and its the song that lead me to many more enjoyable tracks by Ayushmann Khurrana. Not a hardcore punjabi songs lover, but this song just kept growing on with time.
Fav line :
Tere utte marda, pyaar tenu karda, milega tujhe na koi aur, tu bhi aa sabko chorhke.
Singer : Arijit Singh
Composer : Mithoon
Lyricist : Mithoon
Sitting on bed casually flipping music channels on T.V when the teaser of this song came for 1st time, the melodius opening tune and then the vocals of Arijit Singh announcing himself with an immediate impact of 'oh this singer will become very famous' and the fact that I had heard him before in the 'Fame Gurukul' music show competition which he didn't win but was in top5 if I remember correctly. I know he has sung some better songs than this, but for some reason this one still remains my personal favourite, beautifully composed by Mithoon.
Fav line :
Tera mera rishta hai kaisa, ek pal dur gawara nahi.. tere liye har roz hai jeete, tujhko diya mera waqt sabhi.
Singer : Papon
Composer : Mithoon
Lyricist : Sayeed Quadri
The song expresses how a guy feels his dull life became colourful after arrival of the girl he fell for. Sayeed Quadri's beautiful lyrics, Papon's brilliant vocals and Mithoon's sweet composition creates a very haunting kind effect. Can classify it as a sad track with minimal use of instruments, the light treatment enhances the song lot more.
Fav line :
Murjhaayi si shaakh pe dil ki, phool khilte hai kyun.. baat gulon ki zikr mehak ka achcha lagta hai kyun.
Singer : Arijit Singh
Composer : Pritam
Lyricist : Amitabh Bhattacharya
Super duper composition by Pritam, a song that will be in playlist of all those who have gone through one-sided love. Amitabh Bhattacharya's lyrics beautifully puts focus on the guy who is stubborn in his feelings knowing he won't get loved back. Arijit Singh in top form again in his rendition, and I feel Ranbir Kapoor for the way he enacts the track with his expressions brings a lot more out of an already awesome song.
Fav line :
Tujhko main kitni shiddat se chaahun, chaahe toh rehna tu bekhabar, mohtaaz manzil ka toh nahi hai, yeh ek tarfa mera safar.
Singer : Sunidhi Chauhan, Clinton Cerejo
Composer : Vishal Bhardwaj
Lyricist : Gulzar
Sunidhi and Clinton rendition in this Vishal Bharadwaj composition is highly lovable, but what makes it special is Gulzar's lyrics that throughout the track gets the most attention where love is viewed through daily routine things like sunrise, morning tea, reading newspaper, files, diary, car keys etc so effectively. Also, love the change in tempo that happens with the 'Aur apna dil' phrase.
Fav line :
Sooraj se pehle jagayenge, aur akhbaar ki sab surkhiyaan hum gunganaayenge.. pesh karenge garam chai phir, koi khabar aayi na pasand toh end badal denge.
Singer : Siddharth Basrur
Music Director : Bramfatura
Lyricist : Ankur Tewari
May not have made on most of the lists, but I personally love this track that gives a feeling of lost when thinking of past fun good days and what changed it all around. Siddharth Basrur vocals compliments Bramfatura's brilliant composition, totally love the starting arrangement of the song. One of those tracks that I love, and is not easy to listen too often because it often leads to bad memories.
Fav line :
Dhoondhein unhi raahon ko, raaste jahaan khoye the hum, ghum huye
Singer : Vishal Dadlani
Music Director : Vishal Bhardwaj
Lyricist : Gulzar
An addictive track with great guitar hooks used by Vishal Bharadwaj in the composition and well Vishal Dadlani rarely fails in rendition of tracks that have a very rock-ish feel. Gulzar lyrics here wonderfully talks of eternal sleep, tired of coping up and living this life. Felt sad that this version wasn't used in the film, as it would had easily explored the more insane side of Haider (Shahid Kapur) and what fun it would had been.
Fav line :
Na shaam na savera, andhera hi andhera.. hai roohon ka basera, so jao
Singer : Nandini Srikar, Arijit Singh, Shekhar Ravjiani
Music Director : Vishal-Shekhar
Lyricist : Kumaar
Nandini Srikar nails this song with lyrics from Kumaar in a very sad zone that talks about how the 'wish' often isn't fulfilled, another track about the harsh realities and difficulties that comes with this life. I certainly love Shekhar's part in the antara, only complaint is that the song would had been better with one more stanza.
Fav line :
Yehi baar baar sochta hoon tanha main yahan, mere saath saath chal raha hai yaadon ka dhuan
Singer : Mohit Chauhan
Music Director : Niladri Kumar
Lyricist : Irshad Kamil
Beautifully starts with the chorus of children singing the kashmiri traditional lines 'huku bukus' and then Mohit Chauhan takes over in what is another of his trademark song that gives a damn to the world. Little extra love for the 'jag mein jag sa hokar reh tu' portion that feels so heavenly to listen to. It would be a sin not to mention about the terrific Avinash Tiwary act in the visuals where he nails the literal 'mad' love angle. Would be among my top5 visually great tracks of last decade. In a way, Niladri Kumar pulls off almost a romantic version of 'Saadda Haq' in here.
Fav line :
Jag mein jag sa hokar reh tu, sunta reh bas kuch na keh tu... baatein, patthar, taane, tohmat, ho humsa hokar hass ke seh tu.
Singer : Atif Aslam
Music Director : Sachin-Jigar
Lyricist : Dinesh Vijan, Priya Saraiya
A sweet melody with Atif Aslam vocals in low pitch, the kind of tracks I have always wanted him to sing a lot more. Another relatable track that talks about someone who doesn't know how to live without the person he loves. Always end up thinking about Varun Dhawan's solo imaginary dance thinking about Yami, one of my very favourite scene.
Fav line :
Na seekha kabhi jeena jeena kaise jeena, na seekha jeena tere bina humdum
Singer : Sneha Khanwalkar
Music Director : Sneha Khanwalkar
Lyricist : Varun Grover
Hauntingly beautiful composition from Sneha Khanwalkar with her own vocals and Varun Grover's lyrics that compares everything to black (dark/illegal/corrupt). Its picturisation in the movie was underwhelming, however I can't forget how well edited the trailer version of 'Kaala rey' was which unfortunately is nowhere available on youtube. Hope it gets uploaded someday, I love 'Chi cha ledar' version too but there's just something special about 'kaala rey' version.
Fav line :
Kaali agni, kaali garmi sooraj kaala, kaala beegha aur gaj kaala, kaala haathi haathi kaala kaala kaala kaala kaala.
Singer : Falak Shabir
Music Director : Falak Shabir
Lyricist : Kumaar
An emotional track that sounds routine sad but is lifted up through Falak Shabir's composition and rendition with nice lyrics from Kumaar making it quite a good touching song. I also enjoyed way its filmed on John, Prachi and Chitrangada.
Fav line :
Tu haathon mein toh hai mere, hai kyun nahi lakeero mein.. Saajna, yeh kaisa tera ishq hai, Saajna.
Singer : Ankit Tiwari, Shraddha Kapoor
Music Director : Ankit Tiwari
Lyricist : Manoj Muntashir
Shraddha Kapoor surprised me in this track as I didn't expect her to sound so good, and I will go on to add that I prefer her singing over Alia as long as she sings in selective songs only. The fact that this is an unplugged version with minimal music makes it even more praiseworthy. And I love how Ankit Tiwari's vocals are used in final part, somehow his solo version didn't work for me but in here it compliments the track completely.
Fav line :
Kaisa hai rishta tera mera, be-chehra phir bhi kitna gehra.
Singer : Mohit Chauhan
Music Director : A R Rahman
Lyricist : Irshad Kamil
Mohit Chauhan goes in the 'Tumse hi' from Jab We Met zone here. I find this track little emotional though, either its because I know Jordan has lost Heer forever now, or maybe Irshad's lyrics just brings in that effect. Its a song that basically talks about love not giving a damn about the societies interferences.
Fav line :
Tum yun jitna mehsoos karu tumko, utna hi paa bhi lun.
Singer : Sona Mohapatra
Music Director : Ram Sampath
Lyricist : Varun Grover
A very different kind of ghazal with a hook phrase 'qatl-e, qatl-e' used to up the tempo throughout. Ram Sampath's composition that experiments delivers wonderfully and the choice of Sona Mahapatra as female singer makes the song a complete winner. Some brilliant lyrics by Varun Grover in there. If I had the personality of someone who likes to party or dance, then this track would always be there in my playlist.
Fav line :
Sab sunaate hai ki humne, haq hi kyun tumko diya.. jaanejaan khud hi bataayein, yeh koi iljhaam hai
22. Tanha hua, Zero (2018) - listen at youtube
Singer : Jyoti Nooran, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Music Director : recreated by Tanishk Bagchi (Original by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan)
Lyricist : Khwaja Parvaiz, Irshad Kamil
Its a surprise that Tanishk Bagchi actually got a remake better than the original. Yes, I prefer this version over the Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan one. Always been an ardent admirer of Nooran Sisters, here its only Jyoti Nooran behind the vocals and how mesmerizing she is yet again. I like how Rahat is mostly used as a guest singer in here. The opening and final lines are too beautiful, surprisingly they are missing in the album version. The idea of track picturisation is pretty cool too, though not well executed because of a certain involved actor.
Fav line :
Zindagi rooth ke dur jaa baithi jo, rukh badalti hai kya.. paas aati hai kya.
23. Pashmina, Fitoor (2016) - listen at youtube
Singer : Amit Trivedi
Music Director : Amit Trivedi
Lyricist : Swanand Kirkire
Often I think how do Music Directors control themselves as to which songs they would sing and which they will let other singers do, there are few who are greedy and then likes of Amit Trivedi play more often right and Pashmina is one of those instances where he was right choice for the song. The song is about first love and all the various feelings you go through whether its dreamy or excitement, beautifully captured in the melodious composition and lyrics. There's that innocence vibe that this song has, about something you are experiencing for the very first time and how happy you are about it.
Fav line :
Kacchi hawa, kaccha dhuaan ghul raha... kaccha sa dil lamhe naye chun raha.
Singer : A R Rahman, Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan
Music Director : A R Rahman
Lyricist : Irshad Kamil
For a non-religious person, its a big achievement for this song making the top25. There's a lot going on in this composition and I still feel goosebumps the moment Mohit Chauhan vocals begins with 'sajra savera mere tann barse, kajra andhera teri jalti lau'. Also, Javed Ali gets to shine in many parts of the song specially the lines where Jordan feels the world didn't like him but God embraced him.
Fav line :
Tune mujhko banaya, main toh jag ko naa bhaya, tune gale se lagaya.. haq tu hi hai khudaya, sach tu hi hai khudaya.
25. Dangal, Dangal (2016) - listen at youtube
Singer : Daler Mehndi
Music Director : Pritam
Lyricist : Amitabh Bhattacharya
If the lyrics of Amitabh Bhattacharya aren't enough to motivate you, then Daler Mehndi's powerful vocals just ups the level of this song even more. I certainly prefer Chak De India despite all my love for Dangal movie, but when it comes to title track, I will choose Dangal over Chak De India everytime. Though one may argue that while the former lays emphasis on individual, the latter is totally about the country, both induce goosebumps in their own ways. Enough said, terrific track that completes Top25.
Fav line :
Arre bhed ki hahakaar ke badle sher ki ek dahaad hai pyare...
26. Kaun tujhe, MS Dhoni The Untold Story (2016)
27. Ek manzil, Soundtrack (2011)
28. Jee ve sohneya, Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017)
29. Apna time aayega, Gully Boy (2019)
30. Lost without you, Half Girlfriend (2017)
31. Beh chala, URI The Surgical Strike (2019)
32. Banjaara, Ek Villain (2014)
33. Bekhayali, Kabir Singh (2019)
34. Ka kha gha, Bombay Velvet (2015)
35. Badtameez dil, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
36. O mama, 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
37. Ranjha ranjha, Raavan (2010)
38. Khairiyat, Chhichhore (2019)
39. Awari, Ek Villain (2014)
40. Barbaadi, Aurangzeb (2013)
41. Sun saathiya, AnyBodyCanDance2 (2015)
42. Bulleya (amit version), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
43. Bezubaan, AnyBodyCanDance (2013)
44. Ji Huzoori, Ki&Ka (2016)
45. Kamli, Dhoom3 (2013)
46. Haminastu, Fitoor (2016)
47. Second hand jawaani, Cocktail (2012)
48. Hungama, Queen (2014)
49. Ranga re (english version), Fitoor (2016)
50. Main Sharabi, Cocktail (2012)
51. Kar har maidaan fateh, Sanju (2018)
52. Jiya re, Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)
53. Daryaa, Manmarziyaan (2018)
54. Aahista, Laila Majnu (2018)
55. Naadaan parindey, Rockstar (2011)
56. Patakha guddi (male version), Highway (2014)
57. Ae khuda, Murder 2 (2011)
58. Da da dasse, Udta Punjab (2016)
59. Hasi (male version), Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015)
60. Just go to hell dil, Dear Zindagi (2016)
61. Muskaane jhooti hai, Talaash (2012)
62. Mann marziyaan, Lootera (2013)
63. Haareya, Meri Pyaari Bindu (2017)
64. Azadi, Gully Boy (2019)
65. Phir bhi tumko chaahunga, Half Girlfriend (2017)
66. Samjhawan, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
67. Paintra (extended version), Mukkabaaz (2017)
68. Ghungroo, War (2019)
69. Raazi, Raazi (2018)
70. Salamat, Sarbjit (2016)
71. Bol do na zara, Azhar (2016)
72. Bhaag dk bose, Delhi Belly (2011)
73. Zinda, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
74. Darling, 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
75. Three kills, David (2013)
76. Main kaun hoon, Secret Superstar (2017)
77. Jee karda, Badlapur (2015)
78. Le chal mujhe (reprise version), NH10 (2015)
79. Sau baras, Haunted (2011)
80. Mere naam tu, Zero (2018)
81. Chhil gaye naina, NH10 (2015)
82. Kheech meri photo, Sanam Teri Kasam (2016)
83. Afghan jalebi (film version), Phantom (2015)
84. Chi cha ledar, Gangs of Wasseypur II (2012)
85. Phurr (film version), Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017)
86. Tum hi aana, Marjaavaan (2019)
87. Laila, Notebook (2019)
88. Galti se mistake, Jagga Jasoos (2017)
89. Awaara, 7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
90. Kaise hua, Kabir Singh (2019)
91. Maahi ve, Highway (2014)
92. Duniyaa, Luka Chuppi (2019)
93. Phir mohabbat, Murder2 (2011)
94. Chandralekha, A Gentleman (2017)
95. Woh ladki, Andhadhun (2018)
96. Dua, No One Killed Jessica (2010)
97. Mallo malli, Mausam (2011)
98. Alvida, D-Day (2013)
99. Kyun re, Te3n (2016)
100. Dil ki toh lag gayi, Nautanki Saala (2013)
BACKGROUND THEMES :
Since you may always have noticed how I always make it a habit of mentioning my fav themes or pieces used in a particular film. So, it would had been a sin if I didn't do a list on it...
Here's my fav background themes of the decade -
Note - I am not 100% sure at some of the names mentioned in the 'composed' and 'performed', let me know if you feel any corrections needed.
1. The dichotomy of fame, Rockstar (2011) - listen at youtube
Composed by : A R Rahman
Performed by : Balesh (shehnai) and Kabuli (guitar)
Mix of shehnai and guitar that just creates a haunting feels music like someone is going through a bad phase or irritated with everything thats happening. I wonder what cue Rahman was given by Imtiaz, the visuals showed Jordan lost in his work but inside bursting with anger almost like a robot going through things, maybe a sense of lost interest in others because people just disappoint big time.
Composed by : Amit Trivedi
Performed by : Felix Hug (piano)
Additional vocals : Joi Barua, Neuman Pinto
Excellent use of piano and violin together in a theme thats soulful and deeply touching. I find the theme working two ways, sometimes it brings back some happy memories but then there are times it also reminds of people who are no longer around. Great work by Amit Trivedi, and was so close to being no.1.
Composed by : Pritam Chakraborty
I have hit the repeat button a lot on this one. Very catchy 'James Bond' kind feels with a more massy touch. Even the track 'Govind bolo' using this theme was lovely to watch. Reminds of 'Tashan', which also had a very unforgettable theme but that film was tough to sit through too.
Composed by : Shankar Ehsan Loy
A very emotional theme that many times brings a lump in my throat while listening to it even though I do not remember anymore how the theme was used in the movie (sorry srkians). It just touches you deeply somehow and has that 'innocent' feel in a not so kind world.
Composed by : Amit Trivedi
Amit Trivedi with another excellent hard to forget theme, can't say the same for the movie though. What's enjoyable here is the slow teasing buildup towards that amazing guitar piece that is so exciting to listen that you just don't want it to end. To add to it, the finish is very grandish. Nothing to complain, and I think I will judge you if you don't like this theme!
Composed by : Pritam
Oh Pritam, the idea of releasing the trailer on this theme with no dialogues had me immediately hooked for the film and how much sweet this theme is (even if its not original, as often the case with Pritam), literally going by the title (Barfi is a mithai). Playful and very romantic, the theme specially captures Ranbir-Ileana initial meetings, the post 0:29 piece specially is my favourite.
7. Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai theme (2010) - listen at youtube
Composed by : Sandeep Shirodkar
Was instantly addicted when heard this theme in the trailer, fitted both the characters of Emraan Hashmi and Ajay Devgan, as it has shades of power, lust, greed and retro. Only complaint is that its too short, I would had preferred another minute of it.
Composed by : Julius Packiam
Julius Packiam has been one of the names that has registered a lot in this last decade when it comes to background music. I have seen some people call 'Tigers Theme' very routine-ish but I personally find enough moments where it shines specially everytime the signature tune/beats that represents Salman's character is played, great use of guitar and mandolin (the post 1:07 part) . Its particularly good spy based theme, not perfect but good enough for me to listen on repeat mode.
Composed by : Amit Trivedi
Performed by : Jarvis Menezes
More of a 'Woh Ladki' instrumental version where Jarvis as the pianist delivers a lovely theme that is so pleasant to the ears. I do prefer lyrics with it but its still fun to hear the theme standalone specially the mid portion that is really good and pacy.
Composed by : Julius Packiam
Starts with the slow emotional 'Bande hai hum uske' tune leading up to the very pacy trademark 'Dhoom Machale' theme, though little let down with the un-necessary 'Dhoom machale' chorus in the end but the beats throughout the theme makes up for those tiny problems. I do however still prefer the theme of 1st Dhoom movie, that one is just unbeatable.
Composed by : Amit Trivedi
Performed by : Hitesh Sonik
This theme very much gives out the feel of guilt and trying to get over it, which is the case in movie too. I don't remember if it was used anywhere else, did gave deep haunting feeling at the final scene when Omi gets out of jail and is all the time feeling sorry for what he had done like knowing he can never undo it. One of those themes that works lot better with the film than just plain audio.
Composed by : Vishal Bhardwaj
This was used as the entry scene of Roohdar (Irrfan Khan), love the slow buildup that leads to the rock-ish 'Aao Na' tunes as Roohdar enters the frame. If I am right, the scene where Haider kills the Salman fanatics the very same theme is re-used. Another theme thats more delight to listen with the visuals.
Composed by : AR Rahman
Performed by : Tapas Roy (mandolin), Ishaan Chhabra (accordion), Kamalakar (flute), Naveen Kumar (uilleann pipe)
Almost get a spiritual feel with the start of this theme before it goes into fun european mode and then becomes more of a prelude to 'Matargashti'. This theme was the reason I started enjoying the track which oddly didn't work for me initially.
Composed by : Alokananda Dasgupta
The expected kind of theme with use of water drops, pans hit against wall/door as it leads to the desperation of the character who is trying to find a way out been trapped in a house. The Netflix movie 'Platform' theme which is also based on survival reminded me of 'Trapped', there's a similarity in tune at places too, I however do prefer Platform version.
Composed by : Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Performed by : Sanchit Balhara
Totally enjoyed this part in the trailer and glad they had a short theme out of it. I love the 'jire jire' part (starts at 1:50) the most that is so full of energy with an attitude to achieve the impossible. And I totally enjoyed the very filmy way theme is used in the movie.
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