From 'Tip Tip Barsa Pani' to 'Barso Re', iconic monsoon songs of Bollywood

Bollywood loves monsoon, and the plethora of songs we have dedicated to this lovely weather is evident of the fact that romance is in the air. The fresh breeze and rain drops make the perfect vibe for you to enjoy a cup of tea with some iconic rain songs.

With a monsoon-specific compilation of tracks, these numbers are quintessential to rekindle your monsoon memories.

Tip Tip Barsa Paani

Sung by Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan, this song gives a glimpse of Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon's sizzling chemistry. The song is still remembered for Raveena's sexy moves.

Aaj Rapat Jaaye

This track from the movie 'Namak Halaal' starring Amitabh Bachchan and Smita Patil has to be one of the most evergreen rain songs. The chemistry on screen is aptly matched by the energy of Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle. This song is one of the best romantic tracks to enjoy with your partner.

Pyar Hua Ikraar Hua Hai

This Raj Kapoor-Nargis Dutt song, sung by Manna Dey and Lata Mangeshkar, is recalled whenever somebody is standing under an umbrella. Shailendra’s lyrics coupled with Shankar Jaikishan melody is unmissable. This love song brings back a lot of fond memories of the good times.

Aur Iss Dil Mein

Asha Bhosle does it again, this time with Suresh Wadkar, starring Sanjay Dutt and Farah. This 80’s song was a popular hit in that era and it still remains one of the most sizzling Bollywood songs on rain and will surely curl your toes.

Dum Dum Diga Diga

This evergreen song sung by Mukesh and composed by Anandji Virji Shah from the movie 'Chhalia' still rings bells in people’s hearts. With the flawless charm of Raj Kapoor and the voice of Mukesh, this song pops up in mind every time someone talks about rain.

Rimjhim Gire Saawan

Lata Mangeshkar has aced it here with the heart touching verses. The melodious symphony is topped off with spell-binding picturisation of the song on the streets of Mumbai and the screen presence of Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee will just sweep your heart away.

Koi Ladki Hai

This song from the film 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai', starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Karisma Kapoor, brings the inner child in us alive as we playfully go chak dhoom dhoom!

Bhage Re Mann

As one of the cult movies of its time, 'Chameli' is also remembered for this iconic number. In the song Kareena Kapoor Khan dances her heart out in the rain.

Barso Re Megha Megha

The beautiful song ‘Barso Re Megha Megha’ from the film 'Guru' was the most popular song in the early 2000s. The song features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who broke the saree stereotype and was seen in chaniya choli dancing in the rain.

Gale Lag Jaa

The movie 'De Dana Dan', starring Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar, might have been forgotten but this rain song is remembered by most of us for Katrina's adaayein and sensuous moves.

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

No rain list is complete without Kajol dancing her heart out to Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye. This song is from the iconic film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. It is sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Baarish

This Atif Aslam superhit tune is a must-have for the list of Bollywood monsoon songs. This song is from the film 'Half Girlfriend' starring Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor in the lead roles.

Idhar Chala Mai Udhar Chala

The joy and excitement of dancing in the rain are perfectly captured in this song from the film 'Koi Mil Gaya', featuring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta.

Published on: Thursday, July 21, 2022, 02:02 PM IST