By
Sharada Iyer
The 12 months 2023 has been an attention-grabbing 12 months for Hindi cinema when it comes to music and songs. Tremendous-hit movies like Pathan, Jawan, Tu Jhoothi Predominant Makkar, Animal, Dunki, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and the wonderful web-series Jubilee, had wonderful songs and all of the songs attained immense recognition. Sleeper-hits like Mission Majnu, Sam Bahadur, Satyaprem Ki Katha, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke additionally had some good songs. Movies like Adipurush, Ghoomer and The Archies which didn’t reside as much as the expectations additionally had a minimum of one tune which grew to become standard.
Some motion pictures had songs which have been marketed very nicely and their PR methods made them super-hits with scores of reels being made on the hook steps of those songs on Instagram. Some new voices got here to fore as did some new lyricists and music administrators lending a contemporary enchantment. We even had a remastering of an previous Iranian tune as nicely in Animal which grew to become a rage amongst viewers. The golden voice of Arijit Singh dominated the music scene and his phenomenal chartbusters deserve credit score for making the films an enormous success. Credit score for the recognition of the songs additionally goes to the choreographers for the interesting manner the songs have been picturized.
Allow us to unwind and benefit from the music which incorporates dance numbers, poignant solos, love duets, inspirational songs and even a bhajan.
Movie: Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
This movie had all of the substances of a quintessential Bollywood movie and with Karan Johar returning to route after seven years, he ensured that the movie would have excellent songs. The tune ‘What Jhumka?…’ virtually grew to become an anthem for a lot of months with KJo’s good promotional technique guaranteeing that this tune was on each cine lovers lips even earlier than the discharge of the movie. Arijit Singh and Jonita Gandhi’s singing, Alia and Ranveer’s energetic dancing, the quick paced choreography, catchy lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and above all of the well-known Madan Mohan-Asha Bhosle tune from Mera Saaya which supplied the bottom for Pritam, turned this tune into one of many greatest hits of 2023.
Music: ‘What Jhumka?…’
The movie additionally had a stunning duet shot amidst picturesque snow-clad mountains of Kashmir reminding us of Hindi cinema of yore. It was KJo’s tribute to the legacy of director Yash Chopra. As soon as once more Arijit Singh is sensational within the tune.
Music: ‘Tum kya mile…’
Movie: Pathan
Music: ‘Besharam Rang…’
There was a frenzy surrounding this movie a lot earlier than its launch contemplating it was SRK’s first movie after a four-year hiatus. Added to that was the sort of publicity-both constructive and unfavourable, garnered when this tune was launched on You Tube. With the choreography treading the skinny line between sensuousness and raunchiness, the tune was a lethal mixture of Deepika Padukone’s statuesque presence, Shipa Rao’s dignified vocals, SRK’s magnetic charisma and scintillating music by Vishal-Sheykhar which included loads of Spanish lyrics as nicely. The tune finally made it to one of the cherished songs of 2023.
Music: ‘Jhoome Jo Pathan…’
The title tune from Pathan additionally hit the appropriate notes with the attraction of SRK-Deepika mixture on display and with Arijit Singh creating magic along with his voice as soon as once more. Viewers went loopy making reels of the hook steps from this tune.
Movie: Tu Jhooti Predominant Makkar
2023 was a fantastic 12 months for Ranbir Kapoor with two of his movies turning into hits on the box-office. This one was a rom-com with the contemporary pairing of Ranbir and Shraddha Kapoor and had excellent music by Pritam. The movie was a very good mixture of dance numbers, love songs and unhappy songs. Ranbir’s wonderful dancing abilities give the tune sequences a further verve which make it extra satisfying to look at them.
Music: ‘Present me the thumka…’-(Singers Shashwat Singh & Sunudhi Chauhan)
Music: ‘Pyaar hota hota hota kayi baar hai…’ (Singer- Arijit Singh)
Music: ‘Tere pyar mein…’ (Singers- Arijit Singh & Nikita Gandhi)
Movie: Animal
The movie which caught the flowery of the film-goers regardless of the primary protagonist taking part in a mentally disturbed character additionally had some fabulous songs which grew to become massively standard. This solo by Arijit Singh comes within the background when the connection between Ranbir and Rashmika goes by means of a tricky part.
Music: ‘Satranga…’
Music: ‘Jamal Kudu…’ (Abrar’s entry)
Who anticipated the remastering of an previous Iranian tune and that too picturized on the villain of the movie to change into such a rage on the web? This tune and this position catapulted Bobby Deol to dizzying heights of recognition with each viewer showering him with solely love and reward. The tune is a standard Iranian Bandari Music reinterpreted by Harshvardhan Rameshwar. The lyrics and the unique tune have been retained however right here the tune is sung by many feminine singers together with kids and ladies versus the unique which was sung by a male singer.
Movie: Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
This movie launched with out a lot publicity but turned out to be a sleeper-hit owing to its relatable storyline and Vicky Kaushal’s appearing. Music by Sachin-Jigar was successful particularly this solo within the voice of a brand new singer Varun Jain and refrain singing by Sachin-Jigar, Shadab Faridi, and Altamash Faridi. Lyrics have been by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The movie additionally had a stunning solo by Arijit Singh-‘Tu hai to bas phis aur kya chahiye…’
Music: ‘Tere vaaste falak se important chand laaunga…’
Movie: Adipurush
Although this mega-budget flopped miserably on the box-office and got here in for all types of flak for its horrendous portrayal of the revered epic, some songs have been fairly nice to listen to. The one taken on this weblog is sung by Sachet Tandon and music is by Sachet-Parampara with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir. The tune has a soothing high quality, is nice to take heed to and reminds us of the bhajan from the movie Geet Gaata Chal.
Music: ‘Ram Siya Ram, Siya Ram Jai Jai Ram…’
Movie: Sam Bahadur
This biopic on Area Marshal Sam Manekshaw had music by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy and lyrics by Gulzar. There have been 4 songs of which two have been chosen right here. The primary is an inspirational anthem sung by Shankar Mahadevan and pays tribute to the bravery of Sam Manekshaw , whereas the second is a comfortable and nice duet within the voices of Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal.
Music: ‘Rab ka banda hai yeh…’
Music: ‘Itni si baat ho gayi…’
Movie: Jawan
The most important blockbuster of 2023 was dominated by expertise from our South industry- Directed by Atlee, it had music by Anirudh Ravichander and lyrics by Kumar. The beautiful duet picturized on south famous person Nayantara and Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan is a comfortable romantic quantity sung by Arijit Singh and Shilpa Rao and their soothing vocals make it a memorable quantity.
Music: ‘Chaleya…’
Movie: Dunki
The third SRK starrer of the 12 months which launched in December handled the subject of unlawful immigration from India and songs have been apt for the state of affairs. Just one tune sung by Arijit Singh grew to become massively standard and had catchy beats which confirmed Shah Rukh Khan fully passionate about Taapsee Pannu. Lyrics have been by Swanand Kirkire and music by Pritam.
Music: ‘Predominant lut put gaya…’
Movie: Ghoomer
A heart-warming and inspirational story of human resilience and dedication, the movie made a strong influence due to excellent performances from Abhishek Bachchan and Saiyemi Kher. Directed by R Balki, the movie had music by Amit Trivedi. The tune chosen right here has been written by Kausar Munir and sung by Dipakshi Kalita and Altamash Faridi.
Music: ‘Ke ghoom ghoom ghoom ghoomer ghume…’
Movie: Mission Majnu
This was a spy thriller set in opposition to the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan warfare which had Siddharth Malhotra taking part in an Indian RAW agent working as an undercover spy in Pakistan and he finally ends up falling in love with a blind woman performed by Rashmika Mandana and their love story offers rise to many issues. They made a very good on-screen pair and this tune written by Shabbir Ahmed, composed by Tanishk Bagchi was sung by Jubin Nautyal.
Music: ‘Rabba janda o rabba janda…’
Movie: Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai
The most effective movies of the 12 months with a hard-hitting narrative additionally had music which suited the state of affairs. Music by the brothers Sangeet Haldipur and Siddharth Haldipur was apt for the movie and poignant lyrics written by them elevates the tune to make the scene a heart-warming one. Sonu Nigam’s vocals lend the appropriate emotion to make it a thought-provoking quantity to narrate to when the trustworthy lawyer returns victorious in opposition to a whole system of corrupt officers and spiritual persecutors.
Music: ‘Bandeya bandeya, kis mitti ki tu shaan hai bandeya…’
Movie: Tiger 3
A spy thriller in its third instalment of the Tiger collection, this one didn’t hit the bull’s eye however some songs grew to become standard particularly this solo by Arijit Singh. Music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil suited the ideas occurring in Salman’s thoughts the place he isn’t certain whether or not his spouse Katrina is his loving spouse or a spy doing an act.
Music: ‘Ruan ruan…’
Movie: The Archies
This movie by Zoya Akhtar was not obtained nicely as a result of its murderous model of the well-known Archie comics and lame appearing by a lot of the solid. Nevertheless, Agastya Nanda grew to become standard as a result of his affable attraction and easy dancing and this tune sung by Tejas, written by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy caught the eye of the viewers and each the choreography and tune are interesting.
Music: ‘Va va voom…’
Net-Collection- Jubilee
The blog-post can not finish with out mentioning this masterpiece of a web-series set in opposition to the backdrop of our cinematic historical past and the early beginnings of the studio period. Holding in sync with the theme of the collection, the music nostalgically transports us to the cinema of the 1940’s and 50’s and faithfully recreates the music of that period with some excellent songs. Music by Amit Trivedi and lyrics by Kausar Munir get all credit score for this and the singers Sunudhi Chauhan, Papon, Mohammed Irfan and Vaishali Mhade fantastically carry out the essence of the period. Three songs from the collection are posted right here which incorporates two solos and a duet.
Music: ‘Woh tere mere ishq ka ek…’
Music: ‘Dekho na badal…‘
Music: ‘Babuji bhole bhaale…’