Some of Lata Mangeshkar’s best songs during her career are included in her choice of the top 10. She was and still is among India’s most renowned, prosperous, and iconic playback singers. Here are some of her greatest songs.
1. Jiya Jale
One of the most recognizable songs from AR Rahman’s career, Lata ji’s, Gulzar, and more is still Jiya Jale. The song’s lyrics, which describe a wedding night, are expertly blended with Malayalam. Farah Khan choreographed it in a Keralan forest, and Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta did a fantastic job picturing it.
2. Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Without a doubt, one of the most well-known Hindi songs in India is Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya. It was choreographed by Lacchu Maharaj and based on Madhubala for the 1960 historical epic Mughal-E-Azam. Shakeel Badayuni wrote the lyrics, which encapsulate the spirit of lovers who don’t fear anything.
3. Lag Jaa Gale
Madan Mohan Kohli composed the song, which was written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan. She says she wants to give her partner a hug, and the conversation revolves around an evening that could be their last.
4. Is Mod Se Jate Hain
Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar sang the song “Is Mod Se Jate Hain”. Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen have been portrayed in it as they reflect on their past romantic relationships. The song was written by Gulzar and is from his film Aandhi, which tells the story of a politician and a hotel manager who were previously married but are now divorcing. Years later, via a strange twist of fate, their paths meet.
5. Tere Liye
The soundtrack for Tere Liye was updated by Sanjeev Kohli, the late Madan Mohan’s son, based on his original works. Lata Mangeshkar and Roop Kumar Rathod sing the song exquisitely, while Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics.
6. Mere Khwabon Mein
One of the songs from the Bollywood classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is Mere Khwabon Mein. Anand Bakshi wrote the song’s lyrics, while Jatin-Lalit composed the music. The image of it has Kajol performing a towel dance, which went viral. The song’s lighthearted lyrics describe a girl daydreaming about her ideal partner.
7. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon
The moving performance of Kavi Pradeep’s hit song Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon by Lata Mangeshkar is sure to give listeners chills. Pradeep was saddened by the deaths of the Indo-China War in 1962 and was motivated to write this song. The first live performance took place on January 26, 1963, in New Delhi on Republic, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and President S. Radhakrishnan in attendance. The song apparently brought Nehru to tears.
8. Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh
One of Lata Mangeshkar’s most well-known songs, Yeh, has been covered by several different composers. Shailendra wrote the lyrics and Shankar-Jaikishan composed the song, which is from the 1960 movie Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai.
9. Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi
Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi, another fantastic song by R.D. Burman and Gulzar on this list, is from Shekhar Kapur’s drama film Masoom. This song has two different versions; Lata Mangeshkar sings the female version, while Anup Ghoshal sings the male version.
10. Dushman Na Kare Dost Ne Wo Kaam
The 1985 movie Aakhir Kyon? features the song Dushman Na Kare Dost Ne Wo Kaam, which is based on Smita Patil. Rajesh Roshan wrote the song, which is sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Amit Kumar. Is it from Akhir Kyon, the 1985 movie?
