Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (SEL) are masters of peppy, sweet songs. Many of the movies, where they have given music, are romantic dramas. And somehow, most of the time they get along with Javed Akhtar, ending up creating sweet mushy cuddly love songs worth to play on the Valentines. So here are my picks for the V-Day to play along with your loved one around. Again, I have made a Youtube playlist for all of them [well, almost] tell me if you liked it or not. And how about your OWN list? [besides SEL- will also do]
10. Yeh Pyar Kya Hai [Marigold]: Surprising choice, isn't it? This movie is largely unknown. But music of it, was worth notice. Shaan gives life to superb words of Javed Akhtar. Guitar strings are great. I could not find original video, but this animated one, is really sweet and cute.
09. Kitni Narmi Se [Dil Jo Bhi Kahey] : This is another movie, which is un-noticed. But here its Sonu Nigaam. Rendering this sweet song of a boy, falling in love for the first time. Again sweet words by Javedji. Dreamy dreamy song, like a shower of rain in green hill garden. I haven't found original video of this too. So I have put video of my favorite TV series 'Remix'. Audio is same only video is from series.
08. Aao Naa Aao Naa [Kyon, ho Gaya Naa] : Ash looked beautiful like never before. This thing I have marked that, when she was in love with Viveik, she looked awesome in all her movies of that time. I am not big fan of hers, but I loved her in this and in Shabd. The song clearly goes to singer Sadhna Sargam. Udit joins her lately in second half of the song, but Sadhna is just so fantastic.
07. Pyaar Ki Dastaan [Luck By Chance] : Now this is recent favorite of mine. Typical bollywood love song, with different feel to it. Fabulous visuals. Great words again by Javedji. Amit Paul and Mahalaxmi performs this one with so much love.
06. Meri zindgi Mein Aaye Ho [Armaan] : This song is little bit special to me. Some sentiments you know. Javedji's words and [surprising] Sunidhi Chauhan's voice makes this so special alongwith ever dependable Sonu Nigam.
05. Tumhi Dekho Naa [Kabhi Alvida...] : Colorful. Is a single word to describe it. Never have I seen such brilliant use of color in a video. Making it so so much lovely. And SRK / Rani jodi looks great. Javedji again.....Alka and Sonu does great job.
04. Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein [Rock On] : Oooh...Love is all around. Guitar strings and Dominique Cerejo's amazing voice, make you fall in love. [javedji again :-D]
03. Bol Na Halke Halkie [Jhoom Barabar Jhoom]: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Mahalaxmi Iyer. A wow composition and equally wow vocals. Dash of sufi and Gulzar saab's great words, makes you drool. The video though, let me down by weird looking Abhishek. But besides that, great visuals of North India.
02. Kaisi hai yeh Rut [Dil Chahta Hai] : Dreams of love. First love. Akshye Khanna. Singer Srinivas. Visuals. There are so many reasons to love this song. Brilliant....lovely, I can feel falling hearts around me, whenever I listen to this.
Now I am being selfish, cause I just couldn't decide between following two. So I can't help but put TWO songs on the post of No.1.
01. Jeene Ke Ishaare [Phir Milenge] : Again this was a small movie about a cause. SEL are guest composers. But they created this memorable song for this. Starts with Guitar strings [these guys are best at using Guitar]. Shankar himself does the job of singing and he is just so fabulous. Shilpa looked lovely with Salman on screen. The chorus singing, always gives me goosebumps of joy, of love. And this was amongst the first of now acclaimed writer Prasoon Joshi.
01. Kuchh Toh Hua Hai [Kal Ho Naa Ho] : There is not a single song, that can match lyrics of this. Complete description of first love. And at the same time, so simple lyrics by Javedji. Shaan and Alka Yagnik does superb job, and on-screen Saif-Priety looks so so good. I just love the song so much.
So these are my favorite songs from SEL, I hope I haven't missed any good one from them. are there any? And yes,
Happy Valentines Day to you all....love you Bloggers !!
I have Marigold, and am looking forward to seeing Ali Larter and Style bhai! So glad you remember the great song. The other movies from this great list I have not seen are Luck By Chance (which I'll see soon) and Phir Milenge (would you recommend it?). Oh, and I really like the #1 overall pick, it's simple but a lot of fun, and always fits in well with the December spirits!
ReplyDeleteSEL are the kings of romantic tracks, no doubt. I love Bol Na Halke Halke, mostly because of Gulzar's beautiful poetry. I love that part where he writes "Aa Neend Ka Sauda Karein, Ek Khwab De Ek Khwab Lein..." Amazing!
ReplyDeleteApart from that my most favourite "love" song is Rahman's Nahin Saamne from Taal.
theBollywoodFan:Well, I haven't seen Marigold. Also Phir Milenge, i could see only in pieces. But Shilpa was really good in it. Watch it. And definately watch LBC in theatre. You'll love it.
ReplyDeleteYah, Kuchh to hua hai is so fun I can't get tired of it.
Bhargav: Have you heard Gulzar saab in Jaan-E-Mann?? He is in full form in ''Ajnabi Shehar hai..." One of my most fav love song.
Your pick is really awesome. Haunting Rahman tune....also love its 'Bombay Dreams' Version.
Cute post! I like your choices. I would have to put a lot of thought into my playlist. Will come back.
ReplyDeleteOh, Darshit, I love this list! Lots of them are from movies I haven't had a chance to see so this is totally fun discovery. :-)
ReplyDeleteGot my list(s) now. Actually wrote two
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