Author : Aarohi Agarwal
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There is no doubt that Kavita Krishnamurthy is one of the living legends in India who has made unparalleled contributions to the music industry. Starting from classics to Bollywood romantics; Krishnamurthy can handle everything and her dynamic vocal skills make her close to every Indian’s heart. She is one of the most prolific singers in the era of 1980s and 1990s. Let’s check out some of her most famous songs which are still enjoyed by the people of this era.
10. ‘Kaahe Chhed’ – Devdas (2002)
This is another Madhuri & Krishnamurthy duo that captivated the audiences. In this song, Madhuri has offered a stunning Kathak performance for the movie. Krishnamurthy’s magical vocal skills have well supported her role and made the track more apt with the situation. It sounds energetic, captivating, and soothing as well.
9. ‘I Love My India’ – Pardes (1997)
For this patriotic song, Kavita again joined forces with Hariharan along with Shankar Mahadevan, kid Aditya Narayan, and a group for the chorus. It is one of the most sweet patriotic tracks where one can listen to voices of all ages. The combination of good lyrics, good music, and a chorus stays timeless forever.
8. ‘Saanson Ki Maala’ – Koyla (1997)
Madhuri Dixit is well known for her dance performances and ‘Saanson Ki Maala’ is one of those songs with an intruding performance. This song by Krishnamurthy created much buzz among music lovers with a lyrical approach that is based on a Mirabai poem. This was a rendition of an old track that was previously sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
7. ‘Aaj Main Oopar’ – Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
If you are looking for a happy song by Krishnamurthy with a lot of energy then this is it. The music is arranged by Jatin-Lalit and the song offers a breezy and invigorating essence that freely flows through listeners. Along with co-singer Kumar Sanu, Kavita made sure to keep it joyful, light, and captivating as well.
6. ‘Tu Hi Re’ – Bombay (1995)
Bombay is one of those movies in Bollywood that has a remarkable soundtrack and each song from the film is a great one. There’s no doubt that A.R Rahman’s composition is one of the driving factors but Krishnamurthy’s additional creative input cannot be ignored. Although Hariharan sang a major part of the song, she took care of the second half and made it sound even more magical with her prolific vocal skills. Mehboob wrote the romantically poignant lyrics that go like, “Tu hi re, tu hi re, tere bina main kaise jiyoon, aaja re, aaja re, yun hi tadpa na tu mujhko”.
5. ‘Pyaar Hua Chupke Se’ – 1942: A Love Story (1994)
Rain and romance are one of the greatest combinations of love songs and ‘Rim Jhim’ is the greatest example of that which also appears in this movie. Other than the hit duo with Kumar Sanu, Krishnamurthy also did a solo number titled ‘Pyaar Hua Chupke Se’. The song is soothing, and captivating and offers a sense of comfort through its lyrical and musical approach.
4. ‘Bin Tere Sanam’ – Yaara Dildara (1991)
Although the movie ‘Yaara Dildara’ did not manage to become a blockbuster hit, the song ‘Bin Tere Sanam’ was definitely a big hit. It was the first hit track by the music producer duo Jatin-Lalit and the song helped them reach new heights of success. Along with Krishnamurthy, there was also Udit Narayan who made the song special for everyone. This romantic track sparked a fire in the industry as well as among couples. It was also released with remixed renditions later in the 21st century.
3. ‘Na Jaane Kahan Se Aayee’ – Chaalbaaz (1989)
Chaalbaaz is one of the iconic movies back in the era which became a big hit along with its soundtrack. ‘Na Jaane Kahan Se Aayee’ is one of the leading tracks in the movie that enveloped listeners with a major hook. “Kisi ke haath na aayegi yeh ladki” is perhaps the most favorite line by listeners. The song is high-octane, fun, and energetic enough to groove with.
2. ‘Hawa Hawai’ – Mr India (1987)
‘Hawa Hawai’ is one of the quirkiest Indian songs that most people cherish., even today. There is a peppy and energetic essence in the song which Krishnamurthy handled gracefully. The playful expressions also go quite well with Sridevi’s onscreen performance. The vibrant musical composition is by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and guess who has written the lyrics for it, everyone’s favorite Javed Akhtar.
1. ‘Aye Watan Tere Liye’ – Karma (1986)
When it comes to patriotism among Indians, this song is the burning fuel for it. ‘Aye Watan Tere Liye’ is one of the most popular songs by Krishnamurthy which is considered an anthem. Not only patriotism but the song also offers a fair amount of emotive moments due to her amazing vocal skills. Anand Bakshi also helped build this project as the songwriter. Laxmikant-Pyarelal took care of the music and Krishnamurthy offered a duo performance along with Mohammed Aziz.
It is fairly impossible to rank Krishnamurthy’s contributions since there are so many and most of them are also hit projects. Some of the other worthy mentions are ‘Nimbooda’, ‘Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast’, ‘Jumma Chumma’, and the list goes on. The legend is currently 66 years old and she is aging gracefully just like her timeless songs that resonate with Indians.
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