From Dhoom Machale Dhoom to Bheege Hont Tere, look at the Hindi songs that will complete two decades in 2024. Read Out
Bollywood has given so many memorable songs that always stay in the hearts of music lovers. No matter what era we live in these songs are irreplaceable from the playlist. In 2024, there are many songs with different genres that will complete two decades this year. Who said we only celebrate the anniversary of the movies? We also celebrate the beautiful years of soulful songs that have ruled our hearts for years.
When it comes to Bollywood, 2000 was the era when Hindi songs were at their peak in the quality of music, composition, and visuals. As an ode to all those happy vibes, on a dreary Saturday afternoon, which is also a weekend, we have decided to scrounge through the archives and look at some of the popular songs that were released in the 2004 and it complete 20 years in 2024.
Do Pal (Veer-Zaara)
Veer Zaara is considered one of the most romantic movies in Bollywood, the scene from the movie where the main characters separated at the railway station is one of the most heartbreaking points in the movie, and that time you can hear Do Pal in the background which Lata Mangeshkar and Sonu Nigam sang. Whether you broke up or are in a relationship, this song always hits differently every time whenever you switch to the song.
Dhoom Machale Dhoom (Dhoom)
One of the most energetic songs of the 2000s. How can any one forget this theme song and music which pumps up you and your body with energy whenever you would hear it? There was a time when people were not only obsessed with the film but also with its songs whether it was a title song or romantic song. Composed by Pritam Dhoom Machale was sung by Sunidhi Chauhan which is still considered one of her finest works.
Bheege Hont Tere (Murder)
Bollywood Music’s sensuality is perfectly exemplified by this song from the film ‘Murder’. Anu Malik wrote the song, while Kunal Ganjawala sang it. The words nicely fit the sensuous cadence of the slow, romantic music. With the lyrics rifling with passion and longing, this music is ideal for a special night in. It is the song without which we cannot talk about Kunal Ganjawala’s career that gave an overnight success.
Yuh Hi Chala Chal (Swades)
Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades brought a refreshing tale of a US-returned scientist Mohan Bhargav and his efforts towards reforming his native village. The film wouldn’t be complete without the dynamic range of Narayan and his ability to match SRK’s never-seen-before character with his voice especially its travel song Yun Hi Chala Chal, which was also sung by Kailash Kher and Hariharan. Narayan strikes the right chord throughout the film. The beautiful lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar and composed by A.R. Rahman.
Dil Dooba (Khakee)
There was a time when this song Dil Dooba was trending on social media. Dil Dooba featuring Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is a fun song that cannot be replaced by any other song. The song was sung by a versatile singers Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal.
Tumse Milke Dil Ka Haal (Main Hoon Na)
Main Hoon Na was one of the top-grossing films of 2004 not just because of the actors present in the movie but also because of the songs composed in the film. One of those songs ki Tumse Milke was sung by Sonu Nigam, Ravi Khote, Hashim Sabri, and Altaf Sabri. The song was written by Javed Akhtar and was composed by Anu Malik for which Malik also won his second Filmfare Award for Best Music Director after Baazigar.
Other songs that complete 20 years in 2024 are:
Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din (Mujhse Shaadi Karogi)
Gustakh Dil Tere Liye (Dil Maange More)
Main Aisa Kyon Hoon (Lakshay)
Dil Mein Jo Baat (Run)
