He’s finally done it। The Oscars, not one but TWO black ladies, proudly go home with him। The Golden Globe, Baftas, and our very own Filmfare aren’t far behind. Hats off to the musical genius. Here’s a list of the lesser known famous songs of this music maestro. Source: my personal music collection.
Pray for me brother: Title track of his first English album as his contribution to fight global poverty।
Bombay Dreams- Wedding Qawalli, Love’s never easy: Featured in the Broadway musical that had packed audiences.
Delhi 6- Arziyaan: A mosque song inspired by traditional sufi music.
Janne Tu Ya Jaane na - Kahin to hogi who: A very un-Rahmanish song by Vasundhara Das and Rashid Ali
Jodha Akbar- In lamhon ke daaman: The sweet romantic song depicting Jodha and Akbar’s love story. Jodha Akbar- Khwaja mere Khwaja: The mosquito-killing sufi song. Have you seen the choreography? Kisna- Hum Hai is Pal Yahaan: Featured Vivek Oberoi in a pre-independence era love story with Antonio Bernath
Lagaan- O Re Chhori
Lakeer- Paighaam, sadiyaan
Meenaxi- Ye Rishta: Reena Bharadwaj’s debut song that topped the charts for weeks. Excellent art direction by M F Hussain.
Rang De Basanti- Tu Bin Bataaye: Slow romantic number by Madhushree.
Rang De Basanti- Khoon Chala: Riots after a public protest. Very touching song by Mohit Chouhan (of Tum se hi fame)
Saathiya- Humdum, Udi Udi, Mangalyam, Naina Milaike: The music was originally composed for Alaipayuthey, the Tamil movie starring Madhavan. It was then remade in Hindi as Saathiya. All songs except “Naika Milaike” are also in the Tamil version.
Slumdog Millionaire- Dreams On Fire
Slumdog Millionaire- Ringa Ringa: It bears a resemblance to the famous “Choli ke peeche kya hai”
Swades- Yuhi Chala
Taal- Ishq bina, Kariye Na, Nahim Saamne
Yuva- Fanaa, Badal, Kabhi Neem: Like Saathiya, music was composed for Tamil version “Ayutha Ezhuthu”, starring Madhavan and Esha Deol.
Zubeidaa- dheeme dheeme, mehendi, Hai na, Pyaara Sa Gaon
Fiza- Piya Haji Ali: A guest composition in Fiza shot at the Haji Ali dargah.
Jeans- ajooba: The originally-Tamil-but-dubbed-in-Hindi movie captured all 7 wonders of the world
Pukar- Que Sera Sera: Prabhu Deva’s rubber-man dance made everyone go towards the dance floor.
Dil Hi Dil Mein- Dola Dola: An unheard number from an even lesser-heard of film, which was a remake of You’ve got Mail.
Songs sung by the legend himself:
Guru- Tere Bina: Another sufi song with real-life couple Abhiash.
Dil Se- title song: The lovely cinematography in conjunction with the beats was the chartbuster.
Swades- Yo jo des
Rang De Basanti- Lukkha Chhupi: A mother-son song by Lata Mangeshkar and Rahman.
Slumdog Millionaire- O Saaya
3 comments:
Hey nice! I wanted to make this list myself too.. started on it but then MSTs put a brake on the effort!
Btw not all songs u mentioned are "lesser knowsn", especially Swades, Lagaan and Taal ones.
You forgot Rahman's absolute brilliant rendition of Vande Mataram- Maa Tujhe Salaam... its a masterpiece!
The collection is more of "my favourites" rather than the less-famous songs.
I know this list isn't exhaustive. Keep adding!
nice list.. mebbe u shud rank d songs..
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