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15. Tujhse Naraaz Nahi Zindagi – Masoom (1983) Technically from the early 80s, but its poetic sensibility belongs to the classic era. A tearjerker.
As Technicolor took over, the music became plusher, driven by the voices of Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle. The Rains of Passion: Roop Tera Mastana 100 best hindi songs
The 70s saw the rise of R.D. Burman’s experimental sounds and the deep, soulful baritone of Kishore Kumar. 100 Greatest Bollywood Song of All Time - BBC
33. "Tum Hi Ho Bandhu" – Neeraj Shridhar & Kavita Seth (2010 – Wait, 90s list) Let's stay in 90s: "Churake Dil Mera" – Alka Yagnik (1999) from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Introduction 15
97. Bekhayali – Kabir Singh (2019) Intense, raw pain translated into music.
The 90s saw a return to grand romantic musicals, heavily influenced by composers like Jatin-Lalit and the emergence of A.R. Rahman. As Technicolor took over, the music became plusher,
55. "Beedi" – Sunidhi Chauhan & Javed Ali (2006) From Omkara. A raw, folk-rock fusion that is pure energy.
63. Humne Tumko Dekha – Khel Khel Mein (1975) A sweet, upbeat track about falling in love at first sight.