The music industry, fans, and followers are still coping with the death of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar and remembering the musical aura through her timeless creations. Within her prolific music career, the singer has offered more than 25,000 singles and playback tracks comprising all the native languages. With a complete analysis of her musical representations and response from the fans, a list of her top 10 creations has been made. Let’s get through the countdown of these top 10 soulful tracks.
1. Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jana Sanam
It is one of the iconic tracks in the Bollywood music industry that is still considered as one of the chartbusters. This leading soundtrack from the movie ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ is capable of offering goosebumps to the 90’s kids as well as the future generation with its romantic approach. Composed by Jatin-Lalit, this timeless single has been sung by Lata and Kumar Sanu and featured by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the music video. It has garnered over 117 million views on YouTube and continues to gather more.
2. Hothon Main Aisi Baat
Released in 1967, this track never fails to impress the listeners in contemporary times. Its musical excellence, mood, and lyrical approach create a thrilling ambiance of revealing the truth that fits perfectly with the situation. It is one of the famous soundtracks from the movie ‘Jewel Thief. Lata Mangeshkar has performed a duet performance with Bhupinder Singh and turned this single into a masterpiece.
3. Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna
‘Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna’ is perhaps the most invigorating track sung by Lata that offers a motivational subject matter of passion for living. Released in 1959, this is the leading single from the movie ‘Guide’ which is based on the novel ‘The Guide’, written by R. K Narayan. The track is composed by S.D Burman and offers the power-packed performance of Lata Mangeshkar’s prolific vocal skills.
4. Piya Tose Naina Laage Re
This track also appears on the movie ‘Guide’ and mesmerizes listeners with Lata’s solo singing performance. Her magical voice, high range, and smooth transitions churn out an organic essence that soulfully pierces every music lover’s heart. In the movie, Waheeda Rehman could be seen performing on the track on-stage performance that offers a more grand touch to it.
5. Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Mann Mera
This timeless piece of the creation is still hummed by millions of music lovers for its unforgettable groove and unique musical influences. Sachin Dev Burman masterfully crafted the soundscape through which the two musical legends, Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar have meandered through. The iconic blend of these male and female vocals has offered some of the greatest hits in the music industry. Written by Anand Bakshi, this is one of the sweetest tracks appearing in ‘Aaradhana’. The track has been released in 1969 and still making music lovers go crazy.
6. Mera Saaya Saath Hoga
Lata Mangeshkar is the queen of melody who could extract poignancy and optimism at the same time just bending her vocal skills and this track is the greatest example of that. Composed by Madan Mohan and written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, this single offers a complete dose of soulful singing and poetic lyricism. It has been released back in 1966, the golden era of Lata Mangeshkar in Bollywood.
7. Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha
It is another iconic song by Lata Mangeshkar and Madan Mohan Duo that took over Bollywood. Featuring Mala Sinha and Dharmendra, this visual representation of the track offers the retro romance on the rooftop that stirs the inner emotions of the music lovers. This soundtrack appears in the movie ‘Anpadh’.
8. Jiya Jale
This is one of the most hyped singles in modern Bollywood music due to its production, amazing composition, and alluring casting. Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta have been featured in the music video as the soundtrack belongs to the movie ‘Ashoka’. Lata has proved her excellence in both retro and classical Indian music as well as modern Bollywood chartbusters. Her musical versatility reflects this single. Composed by A.R Rahman and written by Gulzar, this single is still buzzing through the listeners’ playlists.
9. Ajeeb Dastaan Hain Yeh
This Bollywood single belongs to the black and white era, from the movie ‘Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai’. It is one of the most beautiful and philosophical tracks that sheds light upon the turmoil and struggles of life along with the acceptance of it. Released in 1960, this single is solely written by Shailendra and composed by the legendary duo Shankar-Jaikishan.
10. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
It would be hard to find a person who hasn’t watched this movie or listened to its title track. Released in 2001, this track lives in the good book of every generation. Sung by Sonu Nigam and Lata Mangeshkar, this iconic single has won a lot of recognition, and awards and proved its worth in the industry. Composed by Jatin-Lalit, the track is still garnering attention through millions of live streams.
It is nearly impossible to talk about Lata Mangeshkar’s ocean-like contribution in a single article. However, these top 10 tracks will always stay the same just the artist’s eternal musical aura and influence.