Supriya Newar celebrates the monsoons with 8 Hindi songs based on raags.
Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhulengi from Barsaat Ki Raat
Based on Raag Yaman Kalyan, this timeless number by singers Mohammed Rafi and Roshan also has a pensive version by Lata Mangeshkar.
Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si from Chalti Ka Naam Gadi
Iconic and playful, this number from the 1958 superhit has Kishore Kumar on screen (and playback) with Madhubala.
O Sajna Barkha Bahar Aayi from Parakh
With a masterful sitar opening, this song from Parakh was composed by Salil Choudhury on Raag Khammaj.
Roop Tera Mastana from Aradhana
Drenched with romance and sensuality, it celebrates the rains highlighted by S D Burman's magic.
Bole Re Papihara from Guddi
In the voice of Vani Jairam, this song, based on Miyan ki Malhar, brings out the romance of the rains from the depths of a cave.
Meri Jaan, Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho from Anubhav
From Gulzar's Anubhav, this Geeta Dutt gem is picturised on Sanjeev Kumar and Tanuja, who watch the rain from their window.
Rimjhim Gire Saawan from Manzil
This classic from Manzil showcases many south Bombay landmarks in the rains.
Kahan Se Aaye Badara from Chashme Badoor
In Yesudas and Haimanti Shukla's voices, based on Megh Malhar, this song brings out longing, as Deepti Naval strums the tanpura.