Dear Friends
There is romance in the air as it is Valentine’s Day, i.e. February 14th, a day to reiterate love and romance. So why not listen to some true Romantic Retro songs from the bygone era!!! – Here we go!
On this day of love, melody, and nostalgia! This Valentine’s Day, I’ll take you on a journey through the golden era of Bollywood romance.
We’ll begin with a whisper of romance;
“Yeh Raat Bheegi Bheegi” from Chori Chori (1956) is a timeless classic that sets the tone for the evening.
Hope you liked the way we started. Moving on!
The charm of Raj Kapoor and Nargis is unforgettable in “Pyar Hua Ekraar Hua” from Shree 420 (1955), a song that defines love. Don’t you agree with this definition of love? Well, let’s move ahead with another love-filled number.
The grandeur of love is captured in “Ek Shehensha Ne Banwa Ke Haseen Taj Mahal,” from Leader (1964). This song tells a story of eternal love, filmed on a full-moon night, with the legendary Dilip Kumar wooing a gorgeous Vyjantimala… Enjoy this personification of romance. Hope you enjoyed this one too.
Coming up next is another one from the same pair and movie.
Dilip Kumar’s charisma shines in “Tere Husn Ki Kya Tareef Karoon” from Leader, a song that praises the beauty of love.
Romance is ongoing – let’s move ahead now with another brilliant one
The magic of “Tere Mere Sapne” from Guide (1965) will transport you to a world of dreams and love. This classic was filmed with Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman.
With this, we move on to another passionate number
Get ready to be charmed by “Dil Pukare Aaray Aaray” from Jewel Thief (1967), filmed on Dev Anand & Vyjantimala – a song that’s sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Hope you are enjoying this one! Coming up next is a royal love song.
The sweetness of love is captured in “Tum Ne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye” from Rajkumar (1964), filmed on Shammi Kapoor & Sadhna, a song that’ll make you smile.
Songs like these leave you feeling speechless due to the impact of romance.
Let’s have more as we go to the next one
The joy of love is contagious in “Baharon Phool Barsao Mera Mehboob Aaya Hai” from Suraj (1966), a classic that’s sure to lift your spirits, as it is one of the most romantic songs one can encounter.
Right now, we move on to a Poem of Love
The passion of love is palpable in “Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Qasam” from Mere Mehboob (1963), a song that defines devotion – the lucky stars to be part of this Love Poem are Rajendra Kumar & Sadhna
Wow!!! What a poem – and slowly now we move on to the next
The beauty of love is captured in “Aap Ke Haseen Rukh Pe Aaj Naya Noor Hai” from Baharen Phir Bhi Aayegi (1966), a song that’s poetic and romantic
This Piano number was filmed on He-Man Dharam Paji with Mala Sinha & Tanuja, where both of them fall for the charismatic late Hero whom we lost on Nov 24 2025.
We now move on to the 70s & 80s Romantic songs
The search for love is a journey in “JaneJa Dhoondta Phir Kahan” from Jawani Diwani (1972), a song that’s relatable and real for the ever-young boys and girls’ hope. Randhir Kapoor & Jaya Bhaduri made all of us search for love.
Coming up next is…
Life is a journey, and love makes it beautiful in “Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana” from Andaz (1971), a song that’s inspiring and uplifting. A romantic song on 2 wheeler filmed on the Superstar Rajesh Khanna & ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini swept everyone off their feet and continues even now after 5 decades.
What an electrifying number!!! Let’s proceed ahead
The whims of love are captured in “Aaj Mausam Bada Beiman Hai” from Loafer (1973), a song that’s fun and carefree. Once again, the He-Man Dharamendra is in his element with his sweetheart Mumtaz.
The question of love is asked in “Kya Yahi Pyar Hai” from Rocky (1981), a song that’s thought-provoking and real. This one was filmed on the debutant hero Sanjay Dutt & Tina Munim.
We still have some more romance ahead of us
The magic of first love is captured in “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga” from 1942 A Love Story, a song that’s sweet and memorable, was filmed with Anil Kapoor & Manisha Koirala.
Enjoy the next one from the same pair and film
Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words in ‘Kuch Na Kaho, Kuch Bhi Na Kaho’ from 1942 A Love Story, a song that’s poignant and emotional.
Let’s move to the next Romantic song
The intensity of love is captured in “Humay Tumse Pyar Kitna” from Kudrat (1981), a song that’s powerful and overwhelming, filmed on Superstar Rajesh Khanna & Hema Malini.
Post romance & the next step is marriage, but approvals are needed, and the next one depicts this aspect.
The thoughts of love are always on our mind in “Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal Dil Mein Aaya Hai” from Souten (1983), a song that’s quirky and fun, filmed on Rajesh Khanna & Tina Munim.
Next in line is another teenage number filled with romance
The youthful energy of love is captured in “Main Sola Baras Ki Tu Satra Baras Ka” from Karz (1980), a song that’s lively and carefree & brilliantly enacted by the youthful pair of Rishi Kapoor & Tina Munim.
The final one for this article, wherein the madness of love is captured in “Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahi Kahin” from Deewana (1992), a song that’s intense and passionate, filmed on the current heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan & late Divya Bharati.
Thank you very much for being part of this revisit journey. Here’s me, KV Laxminarayan, wishing all many more romantic years ahead. With this, I sign off here.
Enjoy Life – Celebrate Life
Cheers
KV Laxminarayan
