10 Beautiful Jaya Bachchan Songs
In the first half of the 1970s, Jaya Bachchan, nee Bhaduri, had some landmark films. Most of them had great songs, which made it to radio shows and listener playlists …
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10 Remarkable Songs by Alka Yagnik
Though she started young, having a hit in Laawaris as a 15-year-old, Alka Yagnik’s biggest work came only after she turned 21. Narendra Kusnur chooses a mix of solo numbers …
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10 Sequenced Wedding Songs
In Hindi films, wedding songs have become a sub-genre of their own. We list 10 diverse wedding tunes as a sequence in the actual ceremony (like your customised wedding playlist!) …
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Top 10 Snow Songs
Filmmakers and cinematographers have always loved the snow. And there was a time when Kashmir was one of the favourite locations, before the problems started. Another attraction was Himachal Pradesh, …
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10 Unforgettable Dharmendra Songs to Celebrate his 85th Birthday
In the good old days, Dharmendra was considered the most handsome actor in Bollywood and a matinée idol. Considered as one of the biggest superstars, in 1997, he received the …
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10 Zeenat Aman songs: From Dum Maro Dum to Satyam Shivam Sundaram to Aap Jaisa Koi
She lit up cinema screens through the 1970s with her pulsating performances and some amazing songs. Narendra Kusnur picks his best ten in our Flashback Friday series Throughout the 1970s, …
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10 Manna Dey songs… All Happy, Cheerful & Peppy
October 24 marks the veteran singer Manna Dey’s seventh death anniversary. Narendra Kusnur presents 10 uptempo Manna Dey songs. Enjoy Manna Dey was one person who could sing anything. Though …
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Mangeshkar 4 Malini: 10 Dream Girl Hema Malini hits sung by Didi Lata Mangeshkar
It’s as if her voice was made for Hema Malini. On the occasion of her birthday on October 16, Narendra Kusnur picks 10 songs that Lata Mangeshkar rendered for the …
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10 Top Amitabh-Rekha Songs to Celebrate their Birthdays
Silsila, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Alaap… there’s a long list of Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha starrers. Narendra Kusnur picks a few very hummable numbers Rekha and Amitabh Bachchan celebrate their birthdays on consecutive …
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10 feel-good, frothy songs of S D Burman
On his 114th birth anniversary on October 1, Narendra Kusnur picked 10 love and frothy songs composed by the great Sachin Dev Burman songs. Some of them are love songs …
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10 Lata Mangeshkar Solo Classics as she turns 91
This is the final part of our three-day series focusing on love songs from the past. On Lata Mangeshkar’s 91st birthday on September 28, we choose 10 of her solo …
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Love & Lavish Locales in these 10 Superhit Yash Chopra Songs
Filmmaker Yash Chopra’s films have produced some great cinema over the years. Narendra Kusnur picks 10 songs from the films he directed on his 88th birth anniversary Filmmaker Yash Chopra’s …
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Copycat Countdown: 20 Desi Hits Inspired by Phoren Songs
Hindi film music is by now known for picking up songs from English and other languages, and turning them into desi numbers. Narendra Kusnur lists a few popular copies Every …
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10 fun songs of Kalyanji-Anandji
On the 20th death anniversary of Kalyanjibhai, Narendra Kusnur picks songs that display the versatility of the dynamic duo During the 1970s, Kalyanji-Anandji were among the three most popular …
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From Sadma to English Vinglish… 10 Sridevi Songs on her 57th birth anniv
With each of her superlative performance and box-office hits, there were some unforgettable songs and some brilliant dancing. Narendra Kusnur picks his 10 such songs. Enjoy! She arrived on the …
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10 Musical Ways to Celebrate Janmashtami
On the eve of Janmashtami, Narendra Kusnur picked 10 songs dedicated to Lord Krishna – seven of them being from Hindi cinema To mark Janmashtami, we choose 10 songs …
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10 Non-Raj Kapoor Hits of Mukesh
When you think of singer Mukesh, the first things that come to mind are the songs of Raj Kapoor, but there are numerous gems that did not feature the showman, writes …
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10 Rajesh Khanna love songs on his 8th death anniversary
There were numerous hit songs picturised on Rajesh Khanna, and the masses adored his unique screen mannerisms, writes Narendra Kusnur From 1969 to 1974, Rajesh Khanna was the undisputed superstar …
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20 Laxmikant-Pyarelal songs that will get your feet tapping
It’s been 22 years since Laxmikant Kudalkar passed away. Narendra Kusnur picks 20 songs of the music director duo of Laxmi-Pyare. Enjoy! It’s been 22 years since music director Laxmikant …
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