There are times when all you want is some emotionally stirring music to listen to and Bollywood has plenty of such songs that can bring tears to your eyes. Some have even become timeless classics!
Saregama provides access to songs by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosale, Suresh Wadkar and Mukesh on their extensive repertoire list.
Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar remains one of the greatest Indian singers of all time, performing over 25,000 songs during her illustrious career. In 1974, she was recognized by Guinness Book of World Records as being the greatest recording artist female artist ever, which brought many soul-touching melodies into people’s lives – as can be heard today through duets with other singers such as Hemant Kumar, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar. Additionally, Lata was an ardent supporter of cricket who organised free concerts to raise funds for their team and also served as Rajya Sabha MP.
Her performances were unassuming and stripped-back; there were no dancers or B-level Bollywood comedians present to distract the audience. Her audience consisted of older South Asian immigrants from Greater New York area who absolutely loved every minute of her set.
Mangeshkar’s voice is exquisitely haunting and melancholic; she represents India’s sorrowful sentimentality through her music, singing songs that tell tales of love, loss, longing and separation; tales that will remain with listeners for decades to come.
Some of Lata Mangeshkar’s most well-known romantic sad songs include: ‘Aaja Re Pardesi’ and ‘Dil Deewana’ are particularly poignant due to being about the death of a lover; other songs like Woh Kaun Thi and Beetein Na Bitaye Raina can help ease your heartbreak; these can also be found on Saregama as MP3 or HD versions and let you listen for 90 seconds before purchasing!
Asha Bhosale
Asha Bhosale is an icon of Bollywood cinema and one of the greatest playback singers ever. She has sang over 10,000 songs spanning film songs, religious music and classical pieces; Asha is known for her versatility across several singing styles and has participated in multiple musical extravaganzas; earning multiple awards during her long career. Asha remains one of the great influences on modern-day musicians.
Asha has provided Hindi cinema audiences with some of its greatest hits, including Ek Hasina Thi Ek Diwana Tha from Karz and Laxmikant Pyarelal’s Aaj Pehle se jyada from Mere Baap Pehle Aap. Her vocal talents have been widely lauded both critically and by audiences, earning praise from critics and audiences for depth, clarity, emotion, versatility and expressiveness. Fans love her!
She is best-known for her beautiful and romantic songs from Chalte Chalte such as Aaja Meri Jaan from Chalte Chalte and her unforgettable duets with late composer RD Burman such as Piya Tu Ab To Aaja from Caravan and Dum Maro Dum from Hare Rama Hare Krishna; these tracks remain embedded in people’s memories even now. Her melodious tunes have mesmerised audiences worldwide and remain deeply imprinted.
Asha’s Dil Se Hun Aaya from Kahan Jane Ke Liye stands out as another amazing song by this talented performer and showcases her fantastic vocal abilities, making this track an essential listen for any fan of Bollywood music.
Asha’s performance in this song exemplifies her skill at conveying emotion and feeling for each character she portrays, leaving you speechless with goosebumps! Asha is absolutely captivating as she conveys all their feelings with such ease – heart-rending but breathtaking all at the same time! The soaring notes will leave you speechless.
Suresh Wadkar
Sadness can arise from many sources, including disappointment, helplessness, or grief. Feelings such as these can leave us depressed and lethargic; furthermore they may cause us to withdraw from other people or remain quiet and private – you may even cry when feeling sad.
Suresh Wadkar, best known as an Indian playback singer who performs for both Hindi and Marathi films, has received numerous accolades, such as winning the Lata Mangeshkar Puraskar for his songs.
Mukesh
Mukesh was one of the most beloved singers in Bollywood history, having recorded several award-winning songs that earned him recognition by Filmfare and National Award juries. A versatile artist, his songs can still be heard today. Popular choices included Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra. Additionally he worked closely with composers Shankar Jaikishan and Kalyanji Anandji; additionally Laxmikant Pyarelal and Salil Chowdhury were composers whom he sang songs for.
Mukesh also sang in Bengali and Oriya languages, earning high praise from critics in both languages. Mukesh is especially celebrated for his songs for Rajesh Khanna; Mon Matal Sanjh Sakal stands out among them, portraying Khanna’s inner turmoil so perfectly it has become one of Mukesh’s signature sad songs – and should feature as one of Mukesh’s top sad songs on any list of Mukesh’s best sad songs.
This song addresses the pains of separation and loneliness. It is an emotionally charged piece, featured in movies and TV shows worldwide and used as an anthem by those experiencing loss or heartbreak. Mukesh did an outstanding job singing this difficult piece – in addition to this anthem he sang many other emotional pieces with great emotion – making his mark for generations to come – the article above contains only a sampling of his amazing performances; all images/screenshots remain with their respective owners.
Kishore Kumar
Kishore Kumar was an unrivaled playback singer. From lighthearted fun numbers to the saddest Hindi ballads, he sang it all – from lighthearted fun songs to emotional ballads. Additionally he excelled at modulation with both male and female vocals, being adept at conveying heartbreak while keeping his funky vibe. It is due to this versatility that Kishore Kumar was undisputedly the king of Indian music industry.
One of Kishore Kumar’s most beloved songs, “kahi beetein na yeh raatein,” perfectly captures romance. This classic track showcases Kishore Kumar’s remarkable vocal range and versatility; his unique ability to switch between male and female vocals made this an essential listen for anyone who enjoys romantic Hindi songs.
Ghunghroo ki tarah bajta hi rahua hoon main is one of Kishore Kumar’s timeless, iconic songs, which captures perfectly how popular Bollywood was at that time. A masterpiece in terms of musical composition and performance from Kishore Kumar as Sunil Dutt, Kishore Kumar makes this song timeless in love song form.
O Saathi Re Saathi by Kishore Kumar stands as perhaps his best-known song and is an impressive testament to RD Burman and Kishore Kumar’s genius as music partners. This piece captures perfectly how Kishore Kumar could make even those feeling most dejected feel more upbeat again through his extraordinary voice – it’s truly one of Bollywood music’s great masterpieces, showing that no other singer could match Kishore Kumar in terms of vocal prowess and emotion.