(Vande Mataram – album, but we’ll count it) Not strictly a film song? Fine. Replace with Mera Joota Hai Japani (Shree 420). Still iconic.
(Jurm) The go-to “life is hard but we’ll be fine” karaoke number for uncles at every party. hindi movie song a to z
(Dil Se) You can’t sit still when that AR Rahman beat drops. Also, filmed on a moving train. Enough said. (Vande Mataram – album, but we’ll count it)
(Anand Math) Before the slogan, there was this hauntingly beautiful rendition. (Vande Mataram – album
(Raj Kapoor) The quintessential vagabond anthem. If you don’t know this, do you even Bollywood?
(Dil Chahta Hai) “W” is rare, but Shaan’s quirky, clever number saves the day.
(Title song) The sound of cool friendship in the early 2000s. Still fresh.