A diverse range of emotions are portrayed through songs in Hindi films. Here’s an epic list of the best emotional Bollywood songs.

Songs in Hindi films are hugely popular. Since the black and white era, different types of songs have been included in soundtracks. The varied expression through lyrics and music has given Hindi film songs a truly unique identity. Emotions are an integral part of filmmaking. Over the years filmmakers have aesthetically captured various sentiments associated with love and heartbreak through songs. For many, emotional songs are associated with past memories.

There are different elements that make a song meaningful. It’s the lyrics and music that breathe life in a song.

In Hindi films emotional songs bring about a calm that soothes the soul. When you listen to a song with meaningful lyrics you connect with the song. Memories come alive when lyrics in songs pertain to reality of life. In Bollywood films songs that stir the soul are exceedingly popular with audiences. Eyes well up with emotion when you listen to heart-warming Bollywood songs. Hindi films from the black and white era have showcased some of the finest emotional songs. While emotional songs in new Hindi films have become anthems in their own right, meaningful expression in the 60s and 70s gave new meaning to songwriting.

Expressing a plethora of sentiments in a song in never easy, however, Bollywood has shown that songs in films connect with audiences on a deep level. Meaningful songs strike a chord with listeners and remain etched in hearts and minds forever. In the yesteryears the voices of Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar gave emotional sentiments in songs unique identity. In modern day films the trend of emotional songs continues. Playback singers such as Kumar Sanu, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, KK and Arijit Singh have mesmerized Hindi music buffs with their brand of emotional songs.

The space below brings to life an epic list of emotional Bollywood songs.

100 Greatest Emotional Bollywood Songs

1. Maa- Taare Zameen Par
2. Tum Hi Ho- Aashiqui 2
3. Tujhe Bhula Diya- Anjaana Anjaani
4. Jag Soona Soona Lage- Om Shanti Om
5. Oh Re Piya- Aaja Nachle
6. Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin- Agneepath
7. Tu Jaane Na- Azab Prem Ki Gazaab Kahani
8. Bhare Naina- Ra One
9. Ishq Wala Love- Student of The Year
10. Tere Liye- Veer Zaara
11. Tune Jo Na Kaha- New York
12. Tadap Tadap Ke- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
13. Ye Dooriyan- Love Aaj Kal
14. Dil De Diya Hai- Masti
15. Bheegi Bheegi- Gangster
16. Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh- Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
17. Sun Le Re- Madras Cafe
18. Woh Lamhe Who Baatein- Zeher
19. Teri Galliyan- Ek Villain 
20. Kabira- Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwani
21. Mein Tenu Samjhawan- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
22. Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli- Anand
23. Agar Tum Mil Jao- Zeher
24. Sun Raha Hai Na Tu- Aashiqui 2
25. Jiyein Kyun- Dum Maaro Dum
26. Saans- Jab Tak Hai Jaan
27. Tu Hi Re- Bombay
28. Sach Keh Raha Hai Deewana- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
29. Jeena Jeena- Badlapur
30. Tum Se Hi- Jab We Met
31. Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi- Masoom
32. Kahi To Hogi Woh- Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
33. Jiye To Jiye Kaise- Saajan
34. Duaa- Shanghai
35. Tu Bin Bataye- Rang De Basanti
36. Bin Tere- I Hate Love Stories
37. Zindagi Ke Safar Mein- Aap Ki Kasam
38. Jaane Kahan Gaye Who Din- Mera Naam Joker
39. Toh Phir Aao- Awarapan
40. Jabse Tere Naina- Saawariya
41. Tu Pyaar Hai Kisi Aur Ka- Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
42. Banjaara- Ek Villain
43. Alvida- Life In A… Metro
44. Teri Jhuki Nazar- Murder 3
45. Jeene Laga Hoon- Ramaiya Vastavaiya
46. Jee Le Zara- Talaash
47. Kahi Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye- Anand
48. Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai- Love Story
49. Chanda Re- Sapnay
50. Yaad Na Jaaye Beete Dinon Ki- Dil Ek Mandir
51. Chhupana Bhi Nahi Aata- Baazigar
52. Agar Tum Na Hote- Agar Tum Na Hote
53. Tanahayee- Dil Chahta Hai
54. Kuch Na Kaho- 1942: A Love Story
55. Kal Ho Na Ho- Kal Ho Na Ho
56. Sandase Aate Hain- Border
57. Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi- Aandhi
58. Suraj Hua Madham- Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham
59. Bahon Ke Darmiyan- Khamoshi: The Musical
60. Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki- Dulari
61. Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz- Kora Kagaz
62. Tu Mile Dil Khile- Criminal
63. Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas- Black Mail
64. Rim Jhim Gire Sawan- Manzil
65. Zara Zara- Rehnna Hai Terre Dil Mein
66. In Dino- Life In A… Metro
67. Tere Meri- Bodyguard
68. Maine Dil Se Kaha- Rog
69. Humein Tumese Pyaar Kitna- Kudrat
70. Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani- The Great Gambler
71. Geet Gaata Hoon Main- Lal Patthar
72. Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum- Aankhen Bara Haath
73. Kabhi To Baadal Barse- Jackpot
74. Dheere Dheere Se- Aashiqui
75. Koi Humdum Na Raha- Jhumroo
76. Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se- Ankjiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
77. Duhai Hai- ABCD
78. Khaabon Ke Parinday- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
79. Tujhko Jo Paaya- Crook
80. Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya- Guide
81. Pehli Nazar Mein- Race
82. Koi Nahin Mera Is Duniya Mein- Daag
83. Yeh Kya Hua Kaise Hua- Amar Prem
84. Jiya Dhadak Dhadak- Kalyug
85. Khush Rahe Tu Sada Ye Dua- Khilona
86. Abhi Na Jaao Chhodkar- Hum Dono
87. Na Tum Jaano Na Hum- Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
88. Kaise Kahen Hum- Sharmilee
89. Chingari Koi Bhadke- Amar Prem
90. Dost Dost Na Raha- Sangam
91. Kasme Vaade Pyaar Wafa- Upkar
92. Yeh Raaten Yeh Mausam- Dilli Ka Thug
93. Dil Pukare Aa Re- Jewel Thief
94. Main Shayar Badnam- Namak Haram
95. Maine Poocha Chand Se- Abdullah
96. Yeh Kasoor- Jism 2
97. Kuchh Dil Ne Kaha- Anupama
98. Kya Khabar Kya Pata- Saaheb
99. Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Ho- Aasha
100. Dukhi Mann Mere Suno Mera- Funtoosh

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