By
Sharada Iyer
The 12 months 2023 has been an fascinating 12 months for Hindi cinema when it comes to music and songs. Tremendous-hit movies like Pathan, Jawan, Tu Jhoothi Most important Makkar, Animal, Dunki, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and the superb web-series Jubilee, had wonderful songs and all of the songs attained immense recognition. Sleeper-hits like Mission Majnu, Sam Bahadur, Satyaprem Ki Katha, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke additionally had some good songs. Movies like Adipurush, Ghoomer and The Archies which didn’t dwell as much as the expectations additionally had no less than one track which turned common.
Some films had songs which have been marketed very properly and their PR methods made them super-hits with scores of reels being made on the hook steps of those songs on Instagram. Some new voices got here to fore as did some new lyricists and music administrators lending a contemporary enchantment. We even had a remastering of an outdated Iranian track as properly in Animal which turned a rage amongst viewers. The golden voice of Arijit Singh dominated the music scene and his phenomenal chartbusters deserve credit score for making the flicks a giant success. Credit score for the recognition of the songs additionally goes to the choreographers for the interesting means the songs have been picturized.
Allow us to unwind and benefit from the music which incorporates dance numbers, poignant solos, love duets, inspirational songs and even a bhajan.
Movie: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
This movie had all of the substances of a quintessential Bollywood movie and with Karan Johar returning to route after seven years, he ensured that the movie would have excellent songs. The track ‘What Jhumka?…’ nearly turned an anthem for a lot of months with KJo’s good promotional technique guaranteeing that this track was on each cine lovers lips even earlier than the discharge of the movie. Arijit Singh and Jonita Gandhi’s singing, Alia and Ranveer’s energetic dancing, the quick paced choreography, catchy lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and above all of the well-known Madan Mohan-Asha Bhosle track from Mera Saaya which offered the bottom for Pritam, turned this track into one of many greatest hits of 2023.
Tune: ‘What Jhumka?…’
The movie additionally had a stunning duet shot amidst picturesque snow-clad mountains of Kashmir reminding us of Hindi cinema of yore. It was KJo’s tribute to the legacy of director Yash Chopra. As soon as once more Arijit Singh is sensational within the track.
Tune: ‘Tum kya mile…’
Movie: Pathan
Tune: ‘Besharam Rang…’
There was a frenzy surrounding this movie a lot earlier than its launch contemplating it was SRK’s first movie after a four-year hiatus. Added to that was the sort of publicity-both constructive and damaging, garnered when this track was launched on You Tube. With the choreography treading the skinny line between sensuousness and raunchiness, the track was a lethal mixture of Deepika Padukone’s statuesque presence, Shipa Rao’s dignified vocals, SRK’s magnetic charisma and scintillating music by Vishal-Sheykhar which included quite a lot of Spanish lyrics as properly. The track in the end made it to one of the beloved songs of 2023.
Tune: ‘Jhoome Jo Pathan…’
The title track from Pathan additionally hit the appropriate notes with the allure of SRK-Deepika mixture on display screen and with Arijit Singh creating magic along with his voice as soon as once more. Viewers went loopy making reels of the hook steps from this track.
Movie: Tu Jhooti Most important Makkar
2023 was an important 12 months for Ranbir Kapoor with two of his movies changing into hits on the box-office. This one was a rom-com with the contemporary pairing of Ranbir and Shraddha Kapoor and had excellent music by Pritam. The movie was a superb mixture of dance numbers, love songs and unhappy songs. Ranbir’s superb dancing expertise give the track sequences an extra verve which make it extra gratifying to look at them.
Tune: ‘Present me the thumka…’-(Singers Shashwat Singh & Sunudhi Chauhan)
Tune: ‘Pyaar hota hota hota kayi baar hai…’ (Singer- Arijit Singh)
Tune: ‘Tere pyar mein…’ (Singers- Arijit Singh & Nikita Gandhi)
Movie: Animal
The movie which caught the flowery of the film-goers regardless of the principle protagonist taking part in a mentally disturbed character additionally had some fabulous songs which turned vastly common. This solo by Arijit Singh comes within the background when the connection between Ranbir and Rashmika goes by way of a troublesome part.
Tune: ‘Satranga…’
Tune: ‘Jamal Kudu…’ (Abrar’s entry)
Who anticipated the remastering of an outdated Iranian track and that too picturized on the villain of the movie to turn into such a rage on the web? This track and this function catapulted Bobby Deol to dizzying heights of recognition with each viewer showering him with solely love and reward. The track is a conventional Iranian Bandari Music reinterpreted by Harshvardhan Rameshwar. The lyrics and the unique tune have been retained however right here the track is sung by many feminine singers together with kids and ladies versus the unique which was sung by a male singer.
Movie: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
This movie launched with out a lot publicity but turned out to be a sleeper-hit owing to its relatable storyline and Vicky Kaushal’s appearing. Music by Sachin-Jigar was a success particularly this solo within the voice of a brand new singer Varun Jain and refrain singing by Sachin-Jigar, Shadab Faridi, and Altamash Faridi. Lyrics have been by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The movie additionally had a stunning solo by Arijit Singh-‘Tu hai to bas phis aur kya chahiye…’
Tune: ‘Tere vaaste falak se essential chand laaunga…’
Movie: Adipurush
Although this mega-budget flopped miserably on the box-office and got here in for all types of flak for its horrendous portrayal of the revered epic, some songs have been fairly nice to listen to. The one taken on this weblog is sung by Sachet Tandon and music is by Sachet-Parampara with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. The track has a soothing high quality, is nice to hearken to and reminds us of the bhajan from the movie Geet Gaata Chal.
Tune: ‘Ram Siya Ram, Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram…’
Movie: Sam Bahadur
This biopic on Discipline Marshal Sam Manekshaw had music by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy and lyrics by Gulzar. There have been 4 songs of which two have been chosen right here. The primary is an inspirational anthem sung by Shankar Mahadevan and pays tribute to the bravery of Sam Manekshaw , whereas the second is a tender and nice duet within the voices of Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal.
Tune: ‘Rab ka banda hai yeh…’
Tune: ‘Itni si baat ho gayi…’
Movie: Jawan
The largest blockbuster of 2023 was dominated by expertise from our South industry- Directed by Atlee, it had music by Anirudh Ravichander and lyrics by Kumar. The stunning duet picturized on south celebrity Nayantara and Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan is a tender romantic quantity sung by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao and their soothing vocals make it a memorable quantity.
Tune: ‘Chaleya…’
Movie: Dunki
The third SRK starrer of the 12 months which launched in December handled the subject of unlawful immigration from India and songs have been apt for the scenario. Just one track sung by Arijit Singh turned vastly common and had catchy beats which confirmed Shah Rukh Khan utterly obsessed with Taapsee Pannu. Lyrics have been by Swanand Kirkire and music by Pritam.
Tune: ‘Most important lut put gaya…’
Movie: Ghoomer
A heart-warming and inspirational story of human resilience and dedication, the movie made a robust influence due to excellent performances from Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyemi Kher. Directed by R Balki, the movie had music by Amit Trivedi. The track chosen right here has been written by Kausar Munir and sung by Dipakshi Kalita and Altamash Faridi.
Tune: ‘Ke ghoom ghoom ghoom ghoomer ghume…’
Movie: Mission Majnu
This was a spy thriller set in opposition to the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan warfare which had Siddharth Malhotra taking part in an Indian RAW agent working as an undercover spy in Pakistan and he finally ends up falling in love with a blind lady performed by Rashmika Mandana and their love story provides rise to many issues. They made a superb on-screen pair and this track written by Shabbir Ahmed, composed by Tanishk Bagchi was sung by Jubin Nautyal.
Tune: ‘Rabba janda o rabba janda…’
Movie: Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai
Among the best movies of the 12 months with a hard-hitting narrative additionally had music which suited the scenario. Music by the brothers Sangeet Haldipur and Siddharth Haldipur was apt for the movie and poignant lyrics written by them elevates the track to make the scene a heart-warming one. Sonu Nigam’s vocals lend the appropriate emotion to make it a thought-provoking quantity to narrate to when the sincere lawyer returns victorious in opposition to a complete system of corrupt officers and non secular persecutors.
Tune: ‘Bandeya bandeya, kis mitti ki tu shaan hai bandeya…’
Movie: Tiger 3
A spy thriller in its third instalment of the Tiger sequence, this one didn’t hit the bull’s eye however some songs turned common particularly this solo by Arijit Singh. Music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil suited the ideas occurring in Salman’s thoughts the place he isn’t positive whether or not his spouse Katrina is his loving spouse or a spy doing an act.
Tune: ‘Ruan ruan…’
Movie: The Archies
This movie by Zoya Akhtar was not obtained properly on account of its murderous model of the well-known Archie comics and lame appearing by many of the forged. Nonetheless, Agastya Nanda turned common on account of his affable allure and easy dancing and this track sung by Tejas, written by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy caught the eye of the viewers and each the choreography and tune are interesting.
Tune: ‘Va va voom…’
Internet-Collection- Jubilee
The blog-post can’t finish with out mentioning this masterpiece of a web-series set in opposition to the backdrop of our cinematic historical past and the early beginnings of the studio period. Maintaining in sync with the theme of the sequence, the music nostalgically transports us to the cinema of the 1940’s and 50’s and faithfully recreates the music of that period with some excellent songs. Music by Amit Trivedi and lyrics by Kausar Munir get all credit score for this and the singers Sunudhi Chauhan, Papon, Mohammed Irfan and Vaishali Mhade fantastically convey out the essence of the period. Three songs from the sequence are posted right here which incorporates two solos and a duet.
Tune: ‘Woh tere mere ishq ka ek…’
Tune: ‘Dekho na badal…‘
Tune: ‘Babuji bhole bhaale…’
