changeadminO Love! do you know the spring is here?
The dawn and the dusk grow rife
With scent and song and tremulous mirth,
The blind, rich travail of life.
The winds are drunk with the odorous breath
Of henna, sarisha , and neem …
These are lines from one of the poems in “Songs of Nature“, a wonderful collection of poetry by Sarojini Naidu, also known as “Nightingale of India”. While most of her poems were written much before India’s film industry evolved, the poetic verses were highly influenced by nature.
She is often known for her vivid and lyrical portrayal of the natural world, probably setting the tone for later Hindi songs dedicated to nature. Her works frequently celebrate the beauty of landscapes, flowers, birds, and the changing seasons.
The Hindi-language film industry, commonly called Bollywood, is one of the world’s largest and most influential movie industries, producing many films annually.
Bollywood movies are known for their colorful and extravagant productions, dramatic storytelling, and a blend of various genres, including romance, drama, action, comedy, and musicals.
Music plays a central role in Indian films. Hindi songs, often called “Bollywood songs,” are an integral part of the storytelling process. These songs typically blend Indian classical, folk, and contemporary popular music. They convey emotions, progress the plot, and provide entertainment. The choice of music genre depends on the theme and mood of the film.
As they said, music transgresses boundaries; Hindi film music also has many songs that are popular not only in India but also in various countries. These songs are often featured in international films and played at multicultural events, sporting competitions, marriage functions, and parties.
The lyrics of Hindi songs are often poetic and convey deep emotions, like love, romance, patriotism, friendship, and social issues. One social issue aspect of Hindi Songs that makes appearances frequently is nature and its beauty.
Here are some famous Hindi songs dedicated to Nature.
Panchhi Nadiya Pawan Ke (2000)
- Music: Anu Malik
- Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
- Movie: Refugee
A Ri Pavan Dhunde Kise Tera Man (1982)
- Music: R.D Burman
- Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
- Movie: Bemisal
Husan Pahadon Ka Kya Kehna (1985)
- Singer: Lata Mangeshkar & Suresh Wadkar
- Music: Ravindra Jain
- Lyrics: Ravindra Jain
- Movie: Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Socho Ki Jheelo Ka Shahar Ho (2000)
- Singer: Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik
- Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
- Lyrics: Sameer
- Movie: Mission Kashmir
Hari Hari Vasundhara – Ye Kaun Chitrakar Hai (1967)
- Singer: Mukesh
- Music: Satish Bhatia
- Lyrics: Bharat Vyas
- Movie: Boond Jo Ban Gayi Moti
Ye Hawaiyen Gun Gunaye (2005)
- Singers: Sonu Nigam & Shreya Ghoshal
- Music: Shantanu Moitra
- Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire
- Movie: Parineeta
Suraj Hua Madhyam (2001)
- Singer: Sonu Nigam & Alka Yagnik
- Lyrics: Anil Pandey
- Music: Sandesh Shandilya
- Movie: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Rimjhim Gire Sawan (1979)
- Singers: Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
- Music: R. D. Burman
- Lyrics: Yogesh
- Movie: Manzil
Ye Mausam Ka Jaadu Hai Mitwa (1994)
- Singers: Lata Mangeshkar and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music: Raam Laxman
- Lyrics: Dev Kohli
- Movie: Hum Aapke Hain Kaun
Wrapping Up
Hindi songs are an essential part of Indian culture and entertainment, known for their ability to evoke emotions and entertain audiences with their vibrant music and storytelling.
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