100 Greatest Emotional Bollywood Songs

Top 100 Emotional Bollywood Songs

100 Greatest 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

  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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