Shravan Rathod of Nadeem-Shravan fame isno more.
The duo pretty much defined the 1990s and along with steady lyricist Sameer and the singing team of Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal and Sonu Nigam, they moulded the entire music loving generation in their own way.
Even though they stopped making music together in the first decade of the new millennium, their music has lived on for generations.
While they have given music to around 150 films, it is a tough task to pick their best. However, we have tried to pick the Top 20 where almost all songs in the film emerged as chartbusters.
Aashiqui
Easily the biggest and the best of Nadeem-Shravan that brought them into the big arena.Bas Ek Sanam, Nazar Ke Saamne, Tu Meri Zindagi Hai, the list is really long.
Dhadkan
A star studded film with every song being bigger than the other, that's whatDhadkan stood for.
WhileTum Dil KiandDil Ne Ye Kaha Hai worked with the romantics, no Indian wedding is complete withoutDulhe Ka Sehra.
Saajan
My personal favourite amongst all the songs ofSaajan isJiye To Jiye Kaise and that too in its different versions.
Of course,Tumse Milne Ki brought out the playful side of Salman Khan while Madhuri Dixit enticed, and how, withDekha Hai Pehli Baar.
Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahi
Ask a diehard heartbroken romantic and he will putTu Pyaar Hai Kisi Aur Hai right at the top of the list.
While the title track lingers in one's heart,Adayein Bhi Hai between Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt was sensual in a cute way.
Pardes
While Nadeem-Shravan had a trademark sound that was patented after a series of chartbusters in Mahesh Bhatt films, Subhash Ghai challenged the duo to bring in a mew grammar withYeh Dil, Meri Mehbooba and Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain.
Raja Hindustani
This was a classic example of an average film turning out to be an all time blockbuster on the power of music.
Pardesi Pardesi has been a chartbuster for decades whileAaye Ho Meri Zindagi lived on to be hugely popular on TikTok before its ban.
Raaz
A horror film can do wonders if supported by chartbuster songs and this is what happened with the Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea film.
Jo Bhi Kasmein, Aapke Pyaar Mein andTum Agar Saamne were the kind of love songs that contributed immensely to the films success.
Kasoor
Another film from the house of Vikram Bhatt,Kasoor hadKitni Bechain topping the sensuality chart with Aftab Shivdasani and Lisa Ray going with the flow.
Zindagi Ban Gaye andMohabbat Ho Naa Jaaye are timeless too.
Jeet
ThinkJeet and you think ofYaara O Yaara. Vinod Rathod was in great form to sing for Sunny Deol in this rocking track that was one of the major reasons for tickets to be sold at the box office.
As for the romantic rendezvous, there wasTu Dharti Pe andSaanson Ka Chalna.
Dilwale
Ever been in a somber mood? Well, chances are high that you would have heardJeeta Hoon Jiske Liye on loop.
For a lovey-dovey mood though, there is alwaysKitna Haseen Chehra andMauka Milega from this Ajay Devgn, Raveena Tandon and Suniel Shetty starrer.
Rang
The film may not have worked and the songs may not have been spoken about much. However, back then when the Kamal Sadanah-Divya Bharti starrer released, its music went on to set records with chartbusters likeMere Pyaar Ka Hisaab, Tujhe Naa Dekhun To Chainand Teri Mohabbat Ne.
Phool Aur Kaante
He may have arrived on two bikes and made history, but Ajay Devgn had a lot more going to make his action romantic musical debut a complete package.
Dheere Dheere, Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai andMaine Pyaar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai were dream songs for any debutant.
Andaaz
One of the last big successes of Nadeem-Shravan on this side of the millennium,Andaaz had Akshay Kumar leading the show with Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta debuting opposite him.
Raj Kanwar got several chartbusters in the form ofKisise Tum Pyar Karo, Kitna Pagal Dil Hai and Aayega Maza Ab Barsaat Ka.
Barsaat
When Bobby Deol and Twinkle Khanna were making their debut withBarsaat, the mandate was simple -- each song had to be memorable for generations.
The composers heard, and delivered withHumko Sirf Tumse Pyar Hai, Love Tujhe Love Main andNahin Yeh Ho Nahin Sakta.
Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke
Ghoonghat Ki Aadh was truly romantic for Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla whileWoh Meri Neend was truly heartfelt, courtesy Sadhna Sargam.
However there was a lot more withMujhse Mohabbat Ka Izhar, a must-listen number for those craving for true love.
Bekhudi
Kajol made her debut withBekhudi which unfortunately flopped. Even the songs didn't quite turn out to be major chartbusters on release.
However over a period of time, audiences likedKhat Maine Tera Naam Likha andAa Khel Khele Hum. My personal favourite is Asha Bhosle'sMujhe Kya Pata Tera Ghar.
Deewana
When Shah Rukh Khan made his big Bollywood debut withDeewana. the film had Rishi Kapoor, the master of chartbuster songs, in the lead role along with newcomer Divya Bharti.
Nadeem-Shravan catered to all withAisi Deewangi, Sochenge Tumhe Pyar andTeri Umeed Tera Intezar with Shah Rukh making an entry on the bike withKoi Na Koi Chahiye/
Jaan Tere Naam
Back in the early 1990s there were many college romantic musicals being made and for Ronit Roy and Farheen, it was a dream musical launch.
Every song was a gem, includingHum Lakh Chhupaaye Pyaar, Maine Ye Dil Tumko Diya, Rone Na Dijiyega andAkha India Janta Hai amongst others.
Dil Ka Kya Kasoor
Another of Divya Bharti's films which boasted of chartbuster songs. This one didnt cover the distance at the box office, but the music is remembered till date.
Be it the title song, Asha Bhosle'sMilne Ki Tum Koshish Kerna andMera Sanam Sab Se Pyara Hai or Kumar Sanu'sDil Jiger Nazar Kiya Hai. there was so much to enjoy.
Sadak
Yet another Mahesh Bhatt film which boasted of terrific music,Sadak marked Pooja Bhatt's big entry in hardcore Bollywood with Sanjay Dutt in the lead.
Tumhein Apna Banaane Ki, Hum Tere Bin andRehne Ko Ghar Nahi did the rest.
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