One of my new year resolution is to write more blogs than what I have done in the past. Hindi Movies are lifeless without its music. Over the years, if the music of the film does well, its bound to do well at Box-Office as well. For almost 40 years, Hindi Music's success barrier was Radio Show called, "Binaca (and later, Cibaca) Top 10 Songs" hosted by none other than Amit Sayani.
Later on, during my jawani (and not Sheila ki jawani), it was SuperHit Muqabala on doordarshan which gave the pleasure of top 10 songs. Later on we had MTV and VTV and many other tv channels such as Zoom TV, B4U etc, as full time music channels. So, Let me present what I think are the Top 10 songs of year 2010.
10) Sheila ki Jawani from the movie TEES MAAR KHAN.
Although, I particularly does not like the song, but nevertheless its quiet famous, and it has catchy tune for sure. It would be unfair to leave out this song from Top 10 considering it has quiet a big fan following.
9) Tere Naina Re --My Name is Khan
Although, Noor -e Khuda and Sajda (which also sung by my fav. singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan) were much more famous than Tere Naina Re, but as far as melody is concern, this one makes it to my Top 10.
8) Anjaana Anjaani -- Title Song
Typical Vishal-Shekhar music. They are the modern day, Shankar-Jaikishan/Laxmikanth Pyarelal. They give the music which works for that 3 month period (1 month before the movie release, and 2 month after the movie releases), Their Music has enough catchiness to work. Problem is they give very similar music, be it I hate Love Stories or Break ke Baad or Anjaana Anjaani. Out of those 3, title song of Anjaana Anjaani was much better and ofcourse it was sung by Monali Thakur (who came from Indian Idol, my fav.show).
7) "Gal Mitthi Mitthi" - AISHA
Actually its the choreography of the song which gives this song the feeling of nice to see. It has catchy lyrics (most punjabi lyrics are nice to listen to), and rhythmic tune as well.
There was another song, "Tere Bin" from I hate Love Stories, but I so hate Karan Johar, Dont I? Just Kidding. Tere Bin has better cinematography but choreography wins against cinematography, isnt it?
6) Surili Ankhiyon Wale -- VEER
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has so many hit songs this year, isnt it? Again the movie wasnt that good, neither the other songs but this one is so pleasant-sounding track.
5) Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si -- Raajneeti
Mohit Chauhan and Antara Mitra (again, Indian Idol fame), sung this song very beautyfully. Not that lyrics and tune is not that good, its good, its catchy but its the singing which is making this song to listen again and again. Entire movie is so intense drama that this song comes in between like a sweet river in a desert.
4) Zor Ka Zhatka -- Action Replayy
I agree the movie is super flop. But the song is the most catchy and one of the best dance number of 2010. The dance step was the most unique and most successful dance step of the year. Besides, Aishwarya Rai rocks and Daler Paaji can still deliver.
3) Munni Badnaam Hui
For many, This would be number 1 song of the year. I dont blame them, for me as well, it was quiet a difficult task not to put this song as number 1. However, I guess I am so much into Rahat Fateh Ali Khan singing and the other two songs which are at respective number 2 and 1 number are more sweet numbers that this one takes 2 steps back. Nevertheless, this one is definately the most played song in the entire year in entire India for sure. Munni fetch audience to the theater and Salman made sure they go happy, thats the story of DABANGG.
2) Dil To Bachha Hai Ji -- ISHQIYA
Music Director Vishal Bhardwaj's forte is actually film making. So, when he gives music, he tries to make it so simple and within the script of the movie that it actually works like a charm. Such is the effect of the song is that, there is a movie coming up with the title "Dil To Bachha Hai Ji" in less than a year after the song is released. Lyrics are just so awesome and my strong recommendation to win the award for Lyrics would be this song. "hum jaisa haaji hi hoga" is simply wow.
1) TERE MAST MAST DO NAIN -- DABANGG
Its a classic. It starts with classical note, and then it catches up and becomes as a typical hindi movie song of 90's and performance of Salman Khan makes this song as not only the best song of the year but perhaps may also qualify in top 10 songs of the decade. Its just to good a song. Simple Lyrics, Nice Tune, Awesome singing and mind-blowing performance by Salman. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also deserves an Award for the song.
