Anybody who says that he does not like music might be an alien or someone having problems with adjustment. We all want harmony and so we enjoy symphony. I have grown on Bollywood songs and I have plenty of favourite singers and songs.
Today I would do a daring task to name my top 10 favourite singers and even more challenging task of choosing my 3 favourite songs of them.
10. Kailash Kher
I have heard stories regarding his misbehaviour from the time when he was learning music, but two things are very sure when you listen to his song; he is a very talented singer and has a great passion for music. He is the voice of 'small town lovers'. There is masti and notorious mess in his voice.
My 3 favourites
1. Allah ke bande haste from Waise bhi hota hai Part 2
The song that brought him into limelight. He sang it very well. Matured voice, intonation, depth, feeling, everything.
2. Teri deewani from his album Kailasha.
Describes the strong passion of love, the song stays with you. It is immune to time and sounds as fresh even if you listen to it after a long time.
3. Tere nishan from OMG Oh my God.
I like this movie, what it stands for and this song in 3 minutes emphasises what this movie is about. There is anguish in his voice for this song as was to be portrayed.
9 Sukhwinser Singh
The rock star Singh. His heavy Punjabi voice has a lots of versatility and he sounds just as good at higher notes.
My 3 favourites
1. Chaiye chaiye from Dil se
Legendary song. It is famous mostly for his visuals, SRK and Malika 's high energy dance on the top of a moving train. But AR Rahman, the composer, Gulzar, the lyricist and Sukhwinder are at their absolute best here
2. Kava kava kava (Aaj mera jee karda) from Monsoon Wedding
This song defines the word' zeal ' in audio form. It has the punjabi beats you cannot resent shading your feet to. Very popular song.
3. Jai ho from Slumdog Millionaire
The world has listened to this song and loved it. Period.
8. Mohit Chauhan
His romantic numbers appeal to me. He enjoyed a good 4-5 years as a top singer after struggling a lot. In the present times, not many singers have enjoyed as much success. Mohit is good, he is versatile, he has a voice soothes you. And what soothes you, is music.
My 3 favourites
1. Tum ho from Rocester
I love the lyrics. I love the honesty with which Mohit sings this song.
2. Kitne dafe (Tani weds Manu)
Again the lyrics and the feel with which Mohit sings it
3. Nadaani parindey (Rockstar)
Rocester is a great album with all songs sung by Mohit. Tough to look beyond it. Special mention to Irshad Kamil, the lyricist and music composer AR Rahman. This is a meaningful song and captures a lots of emotions which Mohit sings wonderfully well.
7. Arijit Singh
Everybody's current favourite, right? He made his way to the top after struggling for some years, participating in a singing reality show way back in 2005. And he came into Bollywood and has not looked back. He is damn good. He sings with a lot of feel. He has a powerful voice, and can do justice to good songs and good lyrics.
My 3 favourites
1. Gulon mein rang bhare from Haider
I liked him before this song as well, but the maturity with which he dang this Mehandi Hasan ghazal made me realise that he is an exceptional singer and would go a long way. He has sung this difficult song with such a great ease, making it his own.
2. Soch na sake from Airlift
Romantic song, sung with feel. It stays with you
3. Humdard from Ek villain
Good album. This is a simple track and I love it for that. There are many other such sings, but this one is just lovely.
6. Shankar Mahadevan
Known more for his compositions, the Shankar of Shankar Ehsan Loy. He is one of the most amazing singers in the country. His command over high notes, which is the toughest to achieve for any singer, is just incredible.
My 3 favourites
1. Breathless from the album of the same name.
I have grown listening to this song on Doordarshan. The lyrics are written by Javed Akhtar and it is so poetic . As the name goes, there is no point of taking a pause during this song, which is such a difficult condition. Yet he nails it.
2. Aasvasan ke paar shayad from Rochford
Not just with the higher notes, he is just as good with lower ones. His voice is very soothing in this song and it is one of my favourite feel-good songs.
3. Shri Ganeshay Deemahi from Virudh
I do not understand the lyrics. But this song is sung in a great manner and the music holds you
5. AR Rahman
The Mozart from Chennai does not impress me only as a musician. His singing is great. I find smoothness in his voice, there is a sense of calmness that can transform you to another level. You can drown yourself in his music.
My 3 favourites
1. Dil se re from Dil se
This sing has great rhythm and passion. Great composition and we'll sung by the great man.
2. Maa tujhe salaam from his album Vande Mataram
The best patriots song perhaps it makes you feel proud of your nation. It is so full of glory and pride.
3. Lukka chippi from Rang de basanti
Great album. This song is pretty special. It has a classical touch and a unique concept that an on screen mother and son are singing. It is very emotional. The lyrics by Preston Josh are amazing one of my favourite songs of Lata Mangeshkar as well.
4 Jagjit Singh
If you feel your life is moving at a great speed and you feel the need to catch, just sit back and listen to Jagjit Singh songs. It works. There is so much calmness, composure and grace in his voice that you forget your troubles momentarily and feel good about life.
My 3 favourites
1. Hoshwalon ko khabar kya bekhudi kya cheez hai from Sarfrosh
Lovely lyrics, picturised on Naseeruddin Shah. Jagjit's voice is just amazing.
2. Tum ko dekha toh yeh khayaal aaya from Sath Sath
Romantic song , sung from the heart.
3 Hazaaron khwaishe aisi from Mirza Ghalib TV film
This is a great kalaam by Ghalib and Jagjit has given it the voice it deserved. Do watch this TV till directed by Gulzar where Naseer plays Ghalib and Jagjit sings the ghazals. Magic.
3. Kishore Kumar
If you love Bollywood, you love this man. Just think about it. He has given voice to superstars like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bacchan , who have so many fanatics. And the central trait of Kishore's personality is madness, something you can associate with Bollywood at any time. He gave the songs he sang a bit if himself, spontaneity, madness, humour, emotions.
My 3 favourites
1. Kuch toh kog kahengey from Amar Prem
Lyrics by Anand Bakshi, composed by RD Burman, stars Rajesh Khanna. Super hit song, sung by a musical genius. Chingadi koi bharke is another brilliant song from this movie.
2. Pyaar deewana hota hai from Kati patang
One of the best romantic songs ever.
3. Jaane tu ya jaane na from Aa gale lag ja
A simple movie. This song is the highlight of this movie
2. Sonu Nigham
Exceptional singer. He has enjoyed great success and has been very versatile, something that helped him survive for so long. Temperament problem at one point in his career. But he has learned. He has struggled in the early part of his career and is now quite humble.
Top 3 favourites
1. Ab mujhe raat din from his album Deewana.
He has sung many romantic songs over the years, but tough to beat this one. His voice is so pure and natural in this.
2. Ye dil Deewana from Pardesh
Pardesh is a good album and this song perhaps the best. It has great passion and vitality.
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3. Sadness aatey hain
A patriotic song that touches your heart. Sonu has sung with so much emotions that this sing gives me goosebumps at times.
1. Mohammad Rafi
The fondness for Rafi is in my genes. My father loves him and regards him as the best ever and I follow his footsteps and regard him as one of the best even though he was dead long before I was born. There is something about his voice and by the time he ended his career, he proved how versatile he was, singing all kinds of songs. He was the reason behind success of many actors. And I have this debate with my friends as to whom his voice suits more, Dev Anand or Shammi Kapoor. I tend to go for Dev Anand but then I listen to the sings of 'Kashmir ki kali'
Mt 3 favourites
1. Abhi na jao chorh kar from Hum dono
Classic romance. So much simplicity and elegance in this sing. Exceptional lyrics by Sahir Ludhiyanvi. Magical composition. This song is for life.
2. Ishaaron ishaaron mein from Kashmir ki kali
Great album. All the songs are my favourite . Deewana hua badal, Tareef karu kya uski, subhanallah... These are the names of the song, and also can be used to praise the songs.
3. Yuh toh humne lakh hasten dekhe hain from Tum sa nahi dekha
Op Naiyyar special. The sound of moving cart and this song, great rhythm. Sharma does his antics on Rafi's playful voice.
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This was a really difficult task. I do not know how I missed some absolutely amazing singers from the past and the present, but this was about the top 10. I would have loved to add Mama Dey, Mukesh, Lucky Ali, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Kumar Sanu, Shaan, Udit Narayan, Papon, Hariharan, SP Balakrishna and many more.
I hope you enjoyed the list and I would love to know your list of favourite singers.
Keep listening to good music.
Cheers.
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