As cliche as this might sound, but 'Old is Gold', old is truely and purely gold! There is really no comparison or competition for the old hindi songs. We had so many melodious singers at that time whose voices still continue to rule our hearts. Amongst them, Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar is the one classic duo of that time. They both were the most respected and acclaimed singers of their time. Their soul touching songs are still alive and are etched in our hearts forever. People still choose to tune into these melodies to relax and calm themselves and have a happy time with themselves. On a dreary Tuesday afternoon, unwinding to the sounds of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar will bring you complete peace and will instantly teleport you to the olden and golden times. The 'as sweet as sugar' voices of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar will completely fill your mind with bliss and for sure their songs will make you feel so many emotions. They will give you a feeling of utter happiness which I guess no other thing can ever give you. Let's take a trip down the memory lane while taking a look at the 10 best Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar songs. 

1) Waada Karo Nahi Chhodogi (from- Aa Gale Lag Jaa): 

Shashi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore can't be more adorable in this song. A song of 'Pyaar and Takraar'. The music is directed by R.D. Burman. Sharmila Tagore is frustrated and fed up in this song because of Shashi Kapoor and we can hear that exact tone in Lata Mangeshkar's voice as she always modulated her voice as per the emotions of the song which added life to the song. 

2) Kora kaagaz tha yeh mann mera (from- Aradhana): 

Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna look absolutely beautiful in this song while romancing in the mountains. The lyricist of this song is Anand Bakshi while the music is given by S.D. Burman. 

3) Gore rang pe na itna guman kar (from- Roti):

From the movie Roti, Gore rang pe na itna guman kar, is a playful song between two lovers. Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar's versatility is proven with each and every song sung by them. They always have something different to offer to the audience. This song is also a different and light-hearted one that makes you feel joyful.

4) Tere mere milan ki yeh raina (from- Abhimaan):

A slow and calm love song particularly if you are in a mood to relax and get away from the noise and chaos of everyday life. Listening to this song before going to bed is surely going to give you a peaceful sleep. 

5) Aasman Ke Neeche (from- Jewel Thief):

Actually all the old songs make me feel happy but this is one particular song that hits differently. Maybe its because of the music and also Dev Anand. The movie Jewel Thief also has two other iconic songs like Raat Akeli Hai sung by Asha Bhosle and Hothon pe aisi baat by Lata Mangeshkar.

6) Gaata rahe mera dil (from- Guide):

The beginning of the song where Kishore Kumar goes, "Gaata rahe ae ae....... mera dil....." is itself a proof that this song is going to be legit. To your amazement, you will find that this song is truely a masterpiece. Also, there's one particular thing that I like in this song and that is the shade of Waheeda Rehman's saree in the song. I know this is completely irrelevant to the topic but I just wanted to share this. 

7) Tere chehre se (from- Kabhi Kabhie):

Pouring out all the emotions into a song is the one skill of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar that fills a song with life. This one is a lively and romantic song featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhee. 'Tere chehre se nazar nahi hatt ti, nazaare hum kya dekhe', this one line conveys so many feelings and is powerful in its own way. 

8) Aapki aankhon mein kuch (from- Ghar):

Lata Mangeshkar is rightly called as the Nightingale of Bollywood and no one can ever deny this fact. 'Aapki aakhon mein kuch' is a love-filled song with utterly beautiful lyrics. Lyricist Gulzar believes that words should either,"Amaze or amuse" for the listener to want to understand the meaning of the lyrics. 

9) Jaane kaise (from- Shakti):

A peppy song with rather enthusiastic music. Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar's voice suits to such songs just as the same way it would suit on a slow and calm song. Their voice modulation definitely proves their singing prowess and tells us why they are legends. 

10) Achcha toh hum chalte hai (from- Aan Milo Sajna):

The 1970 movie 'Aan Milo Sajna' has the most beautiful album. All the songs in this movie are a treat to listen to. Each song has its own different magic and this song too is tremendously popular for its conversation style composition of the lyrics which makes it a bit different. The lyrics are also somewhat simple to understand yet hold some beauty in itself. 

                   So these were some of the 'never-getting-old' songs sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. But this is not the end, these were just a few of the songs sung by them, the list is surely endless and it would take a lot of time to discuss about their magic and their enchanting songs. These songs will continue to fill our hearts with love and happiness. Comment down below your favorite song sung by this classic duo. 

                 

           The 1950s- the era of black and white Indian Cinema, the era of soulful songs, the era of incredible movies and also the era of the most memorable actress- Madhubala! The songs at that time had a much deeper meaning and the lyrics of those songs were penned down so beautifully that till date, they have the capability of uplifting our mood in an instant. The lyricist like Majrooh Sultanpuri, Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal), etc had some impeccable writing skills due to which today we have so many glorious songs which we can listen to innumerable times without being tired of them. Also, how can I forget to mention about the enchanting voices of Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Shamshad Begum, etc, etc. Their magic today is still fresh and alive. Speaking of the actors and actresses, Madhubala, Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman are some of the legendary names which one can never forget. For the unversed, Dev Anand was the most handsome actor of his times and girls were so fascinated and starstruck by him that he was ordered by the court not to wear anything in black while going out in public as girls went mad after seeing him in black attire and would jump from buildings just to see him. Now you know why he was a legendary actor. 

                    Bollywood has seen a transformation from black and white to colour movies and today, as we are in the era of colour movies, rap songs, remixes, mashups and remakes, let's just take a look back at the golden era of bollywood which was just called as Indian Cinema- the era of 1950s. Below is the list of 10 soulful, beautiful, amazing, enchanting, evergreen, memorable, unprecedented, oh! I am running low on adjectives. But here is a list of 10 songs from the 1950s to help you built up an 'Old Is Gold' playlist. 

1) Achaa Ji Main Haari Chalo (from: Kala Pani- 1958):

     This song has the golden pair of Dev Anand and Madhubala and is beautifully sung by none other than Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle. It would be so romantic if you used this song in convincing your partner, surrendering and saying, 'Achcha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jaao Na'.

2) Chhod Do Aanchal Zamana Kya Kahega (from: Paying Guest- 1957):

This song is a kind of conversation between two lovers, the conversation of love. The woman is afraid of what will the society say. Indeed, the society has always been and still continues to be an obstacle for all lovers. This song is beautiful in its own way and is a mushy love song. 

3) Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si (from: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi- 1958):

A complete Kishore Kumar song as it is sung by Kishore Kumar and also features Kishore Kumar. Madhubala, as always, looks absolutely stunning in this song and it is Kishore Kumar's expressions and his voice that adds on to the beauty and innocence of this song. An amazing fact about this song is that, it is inspired by the song 'Sixteen Tons' originally sang by Merle Travis which later in 1955 got a new version sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford, another American singer and also there were many international versions of this song. This S.D. Burman's version is also a vibrant one. 

4) Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka (from: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi- 1958):

Kishore Kumar's mellifluous voice makes every song even more magical and pleasant to listen to. Kishore Kumar is popular for his yodeling and this song also consists his yodeling which makes this song a timeless classic. 

5) Pyaar Hua Iqrar Hua (from: Shree 420- 1955):

An evergreen song which we are never tired of. The romance in this song is so pure and so simple. The songs at that times always had a deeper meaning and communicated thousands of emotions in just a few words and in the most beautiful way without much fanciness. 

6) Yeh Raatein Yeh Mausam (from: Dilli Ka Thug- 1958):

We just can never get enough of Kishore Kumar. Yet another song featuring him and another beautiful actress Nutan. This song is also sung by the legend himself. This song turns out to be so pleasant that it will give you a feeling of delight while listening to it.

7) Hum Aapki Aankhon Mein (from: Pyaasa- 1957):

A serene song with some simple lyrics and comforting music. This song straightly makes a way into our hearts, fills it with happiness and calmness and then gets stuck in our head. Indeed, Geeta Dutt too has a soulful voice. 

8) Aankhon Hi Aankhon Mein (from: C. I. D.- 1956):

An extraordinary skill of singers at that time was that they used to change their tones so that their voice perfectly suits a particular actor. This was the exceptional skill that made all the songs way more realistic and mesmerizing. This is indubitably a marvellous song sung by Mohammed Rafi. 

9) Tumsa Nahin Dekha- Title Song (from: Tumsa Nahin Dekha- 1957):

I want to say this to Shammi Kapoor ke, 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', because really, he looks so stunning and so charming in this song. All his expressions are so on-point which makes him look even more adorable. This song is a pure gem and will never ever get old. 

10) Yeh Lo Main Haari Piya (from: Aar-Paar- 1954): 

Another such song where the woman is trying to convince the man just as in 'Achcha Ji Main Haari' song. In almost all the movies we have seen the man convincing the woman, but these songs are examples that a woman also takes efforts to apologize and convince her lover. 

                    So, these were some of the best songs of the Indian Cinema from its Golden era. The magic of the songs from the 1950s is still the same and that's why they are rightly termed as the evergreen songs. These songs will pass on from generation to generation and still hold the same pure magic for generations to come. These are those songs which are never going to get old and we are never going to get tired of. Comment down below if you have any particular favourite song from the above list.