Music has always been a staple in Bollywood. It is expected for a movie to have a couple of music scores to release along with the film itself.
The music composer is just as important as the scriptwriter or the director of the movie. This trend has been around for decades.
Older Bollywood tunes had captured the hearts of the viewers just as right now. These best old songs are often considered evergreen music that is still loved and cherished by the people.
Despite the numerous years since their release,these Bollywood songs are still charming and pleasing to the ears.
These Bollywood songs are still charming and pleasing to the ears. Beautiful compositions with emotional lyrics create magic that can continue to mesmerise listeners.
People can be found humming to songs such as Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai, Tumse Milke Aisa Laga and Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas even today.
In this guide, we ranked and reviewed the 17+ best old songs of bollywood, along with our top 3 choices, so that you can pick the best one for you.
Best Old Songs In Bollywood (2022)
1. Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas
This song is considered one of the classic Bollywood romantic songs. Through the song, the male lead professes his love for the female lead.
She lives close to his heart all the time which is the title of the song (Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas).
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2. Ye Dosti
Although it has been almost 50 years since its release, the song is still popular among the people.
It has become a friendship anthem of sorts. The two male leads of Sholay sing this song in honour of their friendship. A friendship that is more precious than life itself.
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3. Gulabi Aankhen
Here, the song conveys the feelings of the hero when he first met the heroine.
Her ethereal eyes have managed to charm him such that he appears to be intoxicated.
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4. Neele Neele Ambar Par
Another beautiful composition from Kalyanji - Anandji, Neela neela ambar par celebrates the beauty of life.
The lyrics describe the wonderful moments in life when love makes everything even better.
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5. Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si
Like many movie songs, Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si was created to suit the scene of the film.
Just as the lyrics go, the wet heroine arrives at the hero’s repair shop in the middle of the night.
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6. Pyar Hua Iqrar Hua
The title translates to ‘love occured and it was accepted.’ The lyrics tell the listener about the difficulties in love that one faces.
These difficulties can make the heart hesitate from taking any action.
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7. Yeh Chand Sa Roshan Chehra
After seeing the heroine, the male lead falls head over heels in love with her. He sings this song in praise of her beauty and the one who created such a beauty.
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8. Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye
Singer Mukesh is able to bring out the melancholic nature of the composition and the lyrics.
The hero of the movie is contemplating life and its various occurrences through this song.
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9. Inteha Ho Gayi Intezaar Ki
The lyrics conveys the feelings of a lover who is waiting to hear from his beloved.
He has not heard any news of her for quite sometime and is now impatient to hear from her.
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10. Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana Sanam
The movie was a super hit among the audience while the music score even more. The title track of this movie is a romantic song, as expected.
Both the hero and the heroine realise their love for each during this song.
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11. Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To
Bollywood movies often portray the kind of the love that blossoms at the first look or glance. Here, the hero falls in the love with the female lead at first sight.
After seeing her, his entire world seems to have gained a new meaning and beauty.
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12. Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi
Unlike the previous songs, this song is about the pain of a heartbreak. Despite loving with his whole heart, the hero was rejected.
Then, he sings this song and prays that the woman also feels this pain someday when the man she loves, rejects her in the same way.
His love for her will remain unchanged until his death.
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13. Gaata Rahe Mera Dil
There is no doubt that love can turn a gloomy man into a cheerful person. In this movie, the hero is experiencing something similar.
Although he was not in need of cheering before, falling in love has made him a happier person. His heart is now singing that the heroine is his destination.
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14. Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahaan
This is another famous song about frienship. The two leading male characters are the best friends.
Since their childhood, they have been inseparable and this song is just the expression of that. A friendship that is compared to that of God and his grace.
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15. Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko
This song is an earnest request to one’s lover. The one singing the song is already in love with the other person.
And now, he or she is hoping that their lover does not change in any way.
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16. Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai
The lyrics of the songs are beautiful in a wistful way. It shows the importance of love in one’s life.
On the other hand, it also tells us about the seemingly cruel ways of life. Life waits for no one and if you wish to gain something, then you have to something.
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17. Ude Jab Jab Zulfein Teri
O.P. Nayyar is a talented composer and this is another one of this romantic musical creations.
Flowing hair in the wind and beautiful faces all around signal the arrival of the season of love.
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18. Mere Sapno Ki Rani
Just like any other single person, the hero is curious about the queen of his dreams. He looks forward to meeting her as the season of love is already here.
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19. Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Me
The song explores the idea of soulmates. The main leads in this movie believe that they are made for each other.
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Conclusion
These songs are just some of the most popular scores from the previous century. There are other songs that are just as worthy of your time and attention.
Aye Mere Humsafar (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak), Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi (Masoom), and Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se (Ajnabee). Despite new music being released almost every day, it feels good to listen to these songs.
Older people reminisce about their childhood or past while the younger generation enjoys the music that their parents or elders used to love.
Frequently Asked Question
1. What are the best old songs?
Some of the classic gems from Bollywood composers include Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein (Kabhi Kabhie), Lag Jaa Gale (Woh Kaun Thi?), In Ankhon Ki Masti Ke (Umrao Jaan), Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein (Padosan) and Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu (Aradhana).
2. Which is the best old Bollywood song?
Trying to select one song as the best old Bollywood song will only land you in a predicament. The latter half of the previous century had only produced music of high quality.
Numerous talented composers and singers rose to fame during this time. Some of the most beloved songs are Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si (Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi), Kisi Ki Muskurahaton Pe Ho (Anari) and Jab Pyar KisiSe Hota Hai (Jab Pyar KisiSe Hota Hai).
3. What is the most famous old song?
It is difficult to point out one song that was loved most by the audience. Some received more awards, some sold more records while others were generally received very well by the audience.
But there are a few that are still very popular today, Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh, Lag Ja Gale, Tum Aa Gaye Ho - Noor Aa Gaya Hai, Kuch Na Kaho and Pehla Nasha.
4. Why are old songs good?
The tastes of people differ greatly. Some enjoy the older music much more while others listen to the newly released songs more. But it can be considered that people are much more likely to go back to these old classics than the new ones.
Despite being released so many years ago, they have a unique charm that appeals to a lot of people.
Here are my best picks:
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