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. 

          

              Have you ever noticed one thing which is common in many of the romantic bollywood movies? So if you have watched movies like Dil Toh Paagal Hai, Dil Chahta Hai, I Hate Luv Storys, etc, you must have noticed how the guy in the love story doesn't believe in love in the beginning, but later, as the story unfolds, there comes a girl in their life who teaches them what is love and how beautiful it can be. Bollywood has its beautiful collection of romantic songs but on the other hand, it also has its own stock of 'anti-love' songs. While romantic people can relate their feelings with love songs, the unromantic type of people can listen to these beautifully penned anti-love songs of bollywood. These songs arise in the movie due to situations where either the guy is not a believer in love or there is a heartbreak and love is being blamed for causing pain or just casually to oppose love. But one way or another, these songs partly or wholly oppose love and also sometimes call love a 'bekaar ki musibat'. So below is a small list of bollywood's anti-love songs for the unromantic people. Bollywood always has something in store for all kinds of people. Just take a look at the list below. 

1) Jaane Kyun Log Pyaar Karte Hai (from- Dil Chahta Hai):

2) Jaane Kyun Log Mohabbat (from- Mehboob Ki Mehndi):

3) I Hate Luv Storys- Title Track (from- I Hate Luv Storys):

4) Mohobbat Karlo Jee Bharlo (from- Aar-Paar):

5) Je T'aime (from- Befikre):

6) Isq Risk (from- Mere Brother Ki Dulhan):

                   So this was a small list of some of bollywood's anti-love songs. Comment down below your favorite one from the above list. 

                     

               

           At the beginning of 2021, we all had expected this year to be better than 2020. But things aren't going as expected, the situation seems to be worse this year. With yet another pandemic-induced lockdown, we are all forced to sit back at our homes. In trying times like these, it's common for all of us to feel stuck in a rut, feel sad and also feel caught in a languishing condition. It's always important to try and distract ourselves from these negative emotions. When it comes to finding a source of motivation and escapism, we can always turn towards some pretty amazing feel-good bollywood songs which remind us how beautiful life is and how we should keep going in life inspite of the obstacles in our way. These songs will prove to be a great source of energy, enthusiasm and motivation and will definitely help you to overcome the lockdown blues. Here is a list of 10 feel-good bollywood songs to make your day cheerful. 

1) Sooraj Ki Baahon Mein (from- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara):

2) Gubbare (from- Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu):

3) Dil Dhadakne Do- Title Track (from- Dil Dhadakne Do):

4) Hum Hai Naye Andaaz Kyu Ho Puraana (from- Dil Chahta Hai):

5) Life Is Crazy (from- Wake Up Sid):

6) Aaj Kal Zindagi (from- Wake Up Sid):

7) Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (from- Andaz):

8) Choomantar (from- Mere Brother Ki Dulhan):

9) Love You Zindagi (from- Dear Zindagi):

10) Hai Junoon (from- New York):

                So these were some of the feel-good bollywood songs that could help you to uplift your mood. Stay calm and listen to these bollywood songs whenever required. Also comment down below any of your favorite feel-good song which helps you to uplift your mood in an instant. 

            

        The idea of being in love is viewed differently by different people. But for hopeless romantics, the idea of being in love is always a fairytale. Romantic books, songs and movies keep them feeding with new dreams. They always have a hope that somewhere, someone is made for them, who will come into their life at the most unexpected time and in the most unexpected way and take them to a fantasy land, where all their daydreams will become true and where they wish to take up a permanent residence. Now, the people reading this who aren't hopeless romantics, will probably not understand the beauty of these dreams and hopes. In many people's case, Bollywood movies and all the beautiful romantic Bollywood songs have made them a hopeless romantic. I bet, there are so many such precious gems that will make you fall in love with someone who doesn't even exist. These songs give you all romantic vibes and will surround you with an aura of romance. So here is a list of 10 Bollywood songs that will make you a hopeless romantic even if you are not one and will add on to the insanity of hopeless romantics. These songs will help you built up a playlist of the best romantic Bollywood songs if you already don't have one. Just take a read below. 

1) Tujhe Dekha Toh (from- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge):       

  An evergreen song from an unprecedented movie. The movie which has a special place in almost everyone's hearts. The instrumental theme of DDLJ makes this song even more beautiful. Once you listen to this song, you will find yourself humming the whole day. The magic that this song holds is indescribable. 

2) Kuch Toh Hua Hai (from- Kal Ho Naa Ho):

Ab tak shayad kuch na hua ho, but after listening to this song, you will definitely feel, "Kuch toh hua hai, kuch ho gaya hai." And if you are already in love with someone, then this song will definitely fill you with excitement and love. This gem will take you on a joyous ride into the world of romance and maybe you will start forgetting the reality. The lyrics clearly depicts the situation of a person who has recently fell in love. 

3) Dil Deewana (from- Maine Pyaar Kiya):

When someone falls in love, the heart is always been blamed and the same happens in bollywood songs as well. Dil Deewana is that one innocent and classic song which you would like to sing for your Prem. You will surely start resonating the feelings being felt by Suman and start blaming your heart for being Deewana. 

4) Na Tum Jaano Na Hum (from- Kaho Naa... Pyaar  Hai):

Why does someone fall in love? Why does the heart beat faster at the sight of your love? Why do we feel restless when in love? Huh...! 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum.' Well there are scientific reasons to these questions, but hopeless romantics only know the magic of love. This song will soothe your soul as it has the magical voice of Lucky Ali. I would like to give a tip and that is to enjoy this song with headphones on, in a silent place with your eyes closed to truly feel the meaning of this song. 

5) Tumhi Dekho Na (from- Kabhi Alvidaa Naa Kehna):

My personal favourite romantic song of the king of romance- Shah Rukh Khan! The song with the best lyrics, the best music, the best voices, the best actors and the best setup. The setup gives a typical representation of a daydream. If you are watching the video song, then even if you are not in love with anyone else, you will surely fall for Shah Rukh Khan or either for Sonu Nigam's magical voice. 

6) Ae Kaash Ke Hum (from- Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa):

This melodious song also has my whole heart. Imagine yourself doing slow dance with your Mr/ Miss. Right while listening to this song. A free tip for some boys, if your girlfriend is a crazy bollywood lover, then please do dance with her on this song or maybe sing this song for her and she will surely fall in love with you even more. With the amazing voice of Kumar Sanu and beautiful lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri, this song is just a perfect one to awaken romance between two lovers. 

7) Pehla Nasha (from: Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander):

Do you know? 'Pehla Nasha' is the 'Pehla' slow motion song of bollywood. Isn't it amazing? The song slowly and steadily intoxicates you with the feeling of love. For the ones who have fallen in love for the first time and experiencing the magic of love for the first time, each and every line of this song resembles their 'Dil Ka Haal'. 

8) Humko Hami Se Chura Lo (from- Mohabbatein):

Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan, this song has each and every line well thought and combined. This song becomes the most mesmerizing one. The tune of the violin in the beginning of the song is capable enough to make you happy and crazy. 

9) Dholna (from- Dil Toh Paagal Hai):

Yet anothet song sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan. Their magic at those times was indescribable. Dholna again is one such song which has the most beautiful lyrics and enchanting music. This song is surely here to give you the fanciest dreams. 

10) Dil Toh Paagal Hai- Title Track (from- Dil Toh Paagal Hai):

Really, that's the truest song. Definitely, 'Dil Toh Paagal Hai'. That is why people have one-sided love stories, that is why we still believe in soulmates amd that's the reason why people fall in love with each othet. This song is completely dedicated to our hearts and always have our hearts. 

    

                    So, these were some of the super super romantic, magical, enchanting and delightful bollywood songs which hold the ability to make us fall in love more and more. If you want any other playlist suggestions of bollywood songs then let me know in the comments below. Also, these were just 10 of the best songs, there is a huge list of many more romantic songs. So, if you have a special favourite romantic song, then do share in the comments below!