9 Emotional Songs That Strike A Chord With Every Millenial Out There
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There’s a Bollywood song for every mood. Whether you’re in the mood for love or simply just want to cry your eyes out, Bollywood is often the place to turn to. The industry has been churning out magical numbers ever since it came into existence. With legendary singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Jagjit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Shreya Ghoshal, Atif Aslam, Arijit Singh and more, it’s no surprise that the songs on this list have gone on to win praises and collect thousands of fans over the years. Do you have a Bolly song you are extremely attached to? Maybe you’ll luck out and find it on this list.
1. Channa Mereya
Channa Mereya is a song that definitely tugs at our heartstrings. The chart-topping hit was sung by Arijit Singh and penned and composed by notable lyricists Amitabh Bhattacharya and Pritam respectively. The melancholic love song is all about love that is unrequited and its impact on those involved, and was written for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays the lead character in the film, praised the song and called it the best song he has ever acted in!
2. Luka Chuppi
Luka Chuppi is an emotional ode to the relationship between a mother and her son. In Rang De Basanti, Waheeda Rehman plays the mother of a fighter pilot who dies while on duty. The melodious piece itself was composed by A.R. Rehman and sung by veteran legend, Lata Mangeshkar. The emotional song is about a mother playing hide and seek with her son only to realize her son is gone away forever. The songs Khalbali and Luka Chuppi from the movie’s soundtrack were considered for the Academy Award for Best Original Song nomination.
3. Tera Hone Laga Hoon
“Shining in the setting sun like a pearl upon the ocean come and feel me,” This was every 90s’ kids favorite teenage Bollywood love song. It was also the first time we got to see the pairing of Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina. The adorable pair spend the whole video doing things only those who are in puppy love would do.
4. Maa
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This emotional song will make your heart yearn for your mother. Whether she lives with you or not, this emotional song strikes a major chord in the heart of every Indian. Considering we have it in our culture to dote on our mothers, it’s no surprise that this song did so well. Talented musician Shankar Mahadevan was the composer of this song and it received many awards and accolades. Some of which included two Guild Awards and one Filmfare.
5. Kahin Toh Hogi Woh
This song deals with the concept of love and timing. Rashid Ali and Vasundhara Das sing about finding that one perfect someone who will complete them. It is about finding the person they can come home to everyday. The emotional song even makes the characters ponder whether a world like that even exists and if they’ll ever manage to find it. The movie, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na captures the essence of youth and young love beautifully and we’re left with achy hearts after hearing this song.
6. Lag Jaa Gale
Lag Jaa Gale is a melodious masterpiece that was written for a movie Woh Kaun Thi? This is probably a song from your parents’ collection and you remember it because they played it on repeat. This lovely song talks about a woman asking her lover to embrace her because she feels like they will never see each other again. The song is considered one of Lata Mangeshkar’s most memorable tracks and the singer too has admitted that it is one of her absolute favorites.
7. Mora Piya
Mora Piya is a love song from the movie Rajneeti. The lyrics are about a woman whose beloved is upset at her and does not wish to speak to her. It is about how her lover used to sacrifice himself just to watch her smile and now he refuses to accept her.
8. Give Me Some Sunshine
This heartbreaking song talks about the troubles of growing up when your parents push you to pursue a field you have no interest in. The unfortunate reality of many is highlighted in 3 Idiots in this jolly college song about getting another chance to grow up once again. What makes this song even more heart-breaking is the fact that the character who sings it commits suicide.
9. Afreen Afreen
This popular Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan song became a hit among millennials after it was featured on MTV Coke Studio. The magnificent song was penned by lyricist Javed Akhtar and featured Bengali-Polish model, Lisa Ray in the video. The song describes the beauty of Afreen and compares her to the first rays of sun, moonlight and more.
While there are loads of emotional songs out there, this list contains some of our favorites. It’s incredible to see how so many songs stand the passage of time and manage to be held in great regard years from their release. Tell us which of these songs was your favorite?
