10 Romantic Bollywood Songs That Will Mesmerize You

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Bollywood has offered us a variety of music across all genres. It is impossible to imagine a Bollywood movie without music. Songs are quintessential component of a Bollywood flick. The songs have always been one of the key factors for attracting audiences into the cinema hall. As a matter of fact, a lot of Bollywood movies are still remembered for their music.
Bollywood has given us all kinds of music. Right from the flashy item numbers to romantic ballads. These songs lift our moods when we feel down or when we need to pick ourselves up and move on. Some Bollywood songs have become a part of our playlist that we listen to everyday with the same amount of zest. Songs also help when we are in pain and recede into our shells to recoup. These soul-stirring songs always manage to strike a chord with us and catalyse the healing process. Here are 10 such soothing songs from Bollywood:

1. Aaoge Jab Tum O Sajana...(Jab We Met)

This awesome track from the movie Jab We Met is mellifluous. The pace of the song and the music calms the mind. The sound of flute is simply superb coupled with the beautiful lyrics makes it a repose to the wounded heart.

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Tum Se Hi...

Another mellifluous song from the same movie is Tum Se Hi. This song is sung by the versatile Mohit Chauhan and it is a beautiful song that will make you miss all the good moments that you spent with your mate and cherish all those moments by reliving them gleefully even knowing that your mate is not with you. 

Hum Jo Chalne Lage...

The long journey of life with its own ups and downs becomes pleasurable when you have your soulmate along with you. This song has been sung by Shaan, whose enchanting voice with Rajasthani music makes the song an absolute delight.

2. Dheemi Dheemi...(1947 Earth)

The Mozart of Madras at his best! This song is mesmerizing. Its astounding atmospherics and the soulful voice of Hariharan are simply beguiling. The song is slow paced but intense at the same time as if it is exemplifying a subtle yet intense feeling of passion. The song is from the movie 1947 Earth based on the story of partition of India in 1947. The film has really awesome songs. Few of them have been suggested below:

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Ruth Aa Gayi Re...

The song sung by Sukhwinder Singh takes you to pre-independence Lahore with its rustic music and the festive fervour. The song has been composed magnificently and has been sung enthusiastically by Sukhwinder in his peculiar voice. 

Ye Jo Zindagi Hai....

This intense romantic number is also sung by Hariharan. The beats and the slow passionate music with Hariharan's melodious voice makes it a soothing rendition. A.R. Rehman has composed so many hit romantic songs that needs a separate list specially dedicated to him.

3. Khuda Jaane....(Bachna Ae Haseeno)

This romantic duet composed by the dynamic duo  of Vishal and Shekhar and sung by KK and Shilpa Rao is a musical delight.  KK's voice is magical and is well complemented by Shilpa Rao. The video of the song features Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone romancing in the captivating locales of Italy. The song is from the movie Bachna Ae Haseeno.

4. Tum Tak....(Raanjhanaa)

Another masterpiece from the maestro! This song has Benaras written all over it. The songs transports you virtually to the gullies of Benaras and the ghats of the sacred Ganga with its mystical lyrics expressing a love that is divine and surreal beyond the comprehension of the world. This song is soothing and fills your heart with pure emotions of love. 

5. Chandni Raatein...(Shamsa Kanwal)

A beautiful song from the late 90's that will make you nostalgic. Chandni Raatein captivates your senses with the fervent voice of Shamsa Kanwal and the mesmerizing music will be a treat to your ears. The song is a rendition of a Qawaali by Badar Miandad Khan Qawaal, which is also suggested along with the cover by Shibani Kashyap. All three versions are equally soulful and soothing.

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Chaandni Raatein by Badar Miandad Khan Qawwal

Chaandni Raatein cover by Shibani Kashyap

6. Zehnaseeb....(Hasee Toh Phasee)

This beautiful song from Hasee Toh Phasee is one of my personal favourites. Vishal and Shekhar are one of the very best in the industry, if not the best. They have proved it time and time again and this song is yet another example of their musical ingenuity. The melodious song reaches out to your heart with the voices of Chinmayee Sripada and Shekhar Ravijaani. The lyrics of the songs written by Amitabh Bhattacharya are exquisite.

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Ishq Bulaava...

Another recommendation from the same movie is this beautiful song. The magical voice of Sanam Puri makes you resplendent. The musical brilliance of Vishal and Shekhar coupled with the intense lyrics by Kumaar makes this song a must have in your playlist.

7. Agar Tum Saath Ho...(Tamasha)

What can you say about a song composed by A.R. Rahman, sung by Alka Yagnik and Arijit Singh and the lyrics written by Irshad Kamil? Surreal! Mesmerizing!! Even terms like these cannot describe the song. It is a lovely song that can be hardly described with words. Another must have in your playlist.

8. Mitwa...(Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna)

To the SRK fans out there! Straight from my personal favourites! The fabulous trio of Shankar Ehsaan and Loy have composed the music for the song and Shafqat Amanat Ali has sung most of the part of the song supported by Shankar Mahadevan and Caralisa Monteiro. The song is from the Dharma Production movie Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (2006) and is splendid!

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Tum Hi Dekho Na...

Another beautiful song from the same movie that is worth listening to is this scintillating track sung by Alka Yagnik and Sonu Nigam. The music of the song has been composed meticulously by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy and is yet another mesmerizing rendition by the trio.

9. Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon....(Armaan Malik)

The soulful track by Armaan Malik for those who believe that love is eternal and unconditional. The song has been sung elegantly by Armaan Malik and the music has been rendered by Amaal Malik. The lyrics of the song have been penned down by Rashmi Viraag. The video of the song features Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta. This awesome track will definitely make into your playlist.

10. Main Tenu Samjhawaan Ki....(Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya)

The final entry in my list is this sweet song from Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya sung by Arijit Singh. The music of the song is given by Sharib-Toshi and Jawad Ahmed. This song is inspired by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song by the same name from the album Virsa (given in the suggestions below). The song is mesmerizing and portrays the pain of the love in a subtle yet cogent manner. The lyrics, music and the overall experience of the song is enticing.

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The original track by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is composed by Sahir Ali Bagga and the lyrics of the song have been penned by Ahmed Anees and Dr. Amanullah Khan. The intense voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan gives you the much need 'Raahat' or relief from the emotional distress and pain of love.

So that's it folks! These are the 10 romantic and mesmerizing songs that I could collect and present before you at this moment. There are plenty of songs that would fall under this category and it is almost impossible to list down all of them. But suggestions are open for the readers. Do let me know any such songs that you feel should make into the list and I will publish another article by collating all the songs that you have suggested.

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