Top 100 Emotional Bollywood Songs
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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
- Maa- Taare Zameen Par
- Tum Hi Ho- Aashiqui 2
- Tujhe Bhula Diya- Anjaana Anjaani
- Jag Soona Soona Lage- Om Shanti Om
- Oh Re Piya- Aaja Nachle
- Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin- Agneepath
- Tu Jaane Na- Azab Prem Ki Gazaab Kahani
- Bhare Naina- Ra One
- Ishq Wala Love- Student of The Year
- Tere Liye- Veer Zaara
- Tune Jo Na Kaha- New York
- Tadap Tadap Ke- Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
- Ye Dooriyan- Love Aaj Kal
- Dil De Diya Hai- Masti
- Bheegi Bheegi- Gangster
- Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh- Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
- Sun Le Re- Madras Cafe
- Woh Lamhe Who Baatein- Zeher
- Teri Galliyan- Ek Villain
- Kabira- Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwani
- Mein Tenu Samjhawan- Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
- Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli- Anand
- Agar Tum Mil Jao- Zeher
- Sun Raha Hai Na Tu- Aashiqui 2
- Jiyein Kyun- Dum Maaro Dum
- Saans- Jab Tak Hai Jaan
- Tu Hi Re- Bombay
- Sach Keh Raha Hai Deewana- Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
- Jeena Jeena- Badlapur
- Tum Se Hi- Jab We Met
- Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi- Masoom
- Kahi To Hogi Woh- Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
- Jiye To Jiye Kaise- Saajan
- Duaa- Shanghai
- Tu Bin Bataye- Rang De Basanti
- Bin Tere- I Hate Love Stories
- Zindagi Ke Safar Mein- Aap Ki Kasam
- Jaane Kahan Gaye Who Din- Mera Naam Joker
- Toh Phir Aao- Awarapan
- Jabse Tere Naina- Saawariya
- Tu Pyaar Hai Kisi Aur Ka- Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
- Banjaara- Ek Villain
- Alvida- Life In A… Metro
- Teri Jhuki Nazar- Murder 3
- Jeene Laga Hoon- Ramaiya Vastavaiya
- Jee Le Zara- Talaash
- Kahi Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye- Anand
- Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai- Love Story
- Chanda Re- Sapnay
- Yaad Na Jaaye Beete Dinon Ki- Dil Ek Mandir
- Chhupana Bhi Nahi Aata- Baazigar
- Agar Tum Na Hote- Agar Tum Na Hote
- Tanahayee- Dil Chahta Hai
- Kuch Na Kaho- 1942: A Love Story
- Kal Ho Na Ho- Kal Ho Na Ho
- Sandase Aate Hain- Border
- Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi- Aandhi
- Suraj Hua Madham- Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham
- Bahon Ke Darmiyan- Khamoshi: The Musical
- Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki- Dulari
- Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz- Kora Kagaz
- Tu Mile Dil Khile- Criminal
- Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas- Black Mail
- Rim Jhim Gire Sawan- Manzil
- Zara Zara- Rehnna Hai Terre Dil Mein
- In Dino- Life In A… Metro
- Tere Meri- Bodyguard
- Maine Dil Se Kaha- Rog
- Humein Tumese Pyaar Kitna- Kudrat
- Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani- The Great Gambler
- Geet Gaata Hoon Main- Lal Patthar
- Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum- Aankhen Bara Haath
- Kabhi To Baadal Barse- Jackpot
- Dheere Dheere Se- Aashiqui
- Koi Humdum Na Raha- Jhumroo
- Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se- Ankjiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
- Duhai Hai- ABCD
- Khaabon Ke Parinday- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
- Tujhko Jo Paaya- Crook
- Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya- Guide
- Pehli Nazar Mein- Race
- Koi Nahin Mera Is Duniya Mein- Daag
- Yeh Kya Hua Kaise Hua- Amar Prem
- Jiya Dhadak Dhadak- Kalyug
- Khush Rahe Tu Sada Ye Dua- Khilona
- Abhi Na Jaao Chhodkar- Hum Dono
- Na Tum Jaano Na Hum- Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
- Kaise Kahen Hum- Sharmilee
- Chingari Koi Bhadke- Amar Prem
- Dost Dost Na Raha- Sangam
- Kasme Vaade Pyaar Wafa- Upkar
- Yeh Raaten Yeh Mausam- Dilli Ka Thug
- Dil Pukare Aa Re- Jewel Thief
- Main Shayar Badnam- Namak Haram
- Maine Poocha Chand Se- Abdullah
- Yeh Kasoor- Jism 2
- Kuchh Dil Ne Kaha- Anupama
- Kya Khabar Kya Pata- Saaheb
- Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Ho- Aasha
- Dukhi Mann Mere Suno Mera- Funtoosh
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