Learn and Sing 1 Bollywood Classic Hindi Song per day for 300 days, that is what I did. 300 PLUS songs recorded.
Thanks to COVID to be able to do this from home in Nashville TN.
Born & raised in India, I mostly listened to western rock, blues, punk, reggae & jazz.
I challenged myself to learn & sing old Hindi songs which, as a child, I used to hear at home on classic radio or TV.
Recorded live, one take, no edits, with backing track, or with an acoustic guitar.
It is day 253, and today's song is Yeh Kya Hua Kaise Huasung by Kishore Kumar from the 1972movieAmar Prem directed and produced by Shakti Samanta. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.
Here is a newer rendition with Lyrical Video (posted on Jan 23, 2026):
Here is a solo rendition, singing live with an acoustic guitar (posted on Aug 22, 2024):
Here it is, a rendition of the song (posted on Jan 13, 2022):
It is day 127 and today's song is Kuch To Log Kahengesung by Kishore Kumar from the 1972movieAmar Prem, directed and produced by Shakti Samanta. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.
Such an amazing song.
Not in any way attempting, nor am I trained, to emulate the original sung by the great!
Here is a newer rendition with Lyrical Video (posted on Jan 23, 2026):
Here is my solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on Aug 09, 2023):
Here it is, my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on July 01, 2021):
It is day 280 of 300, and today's song is not a very well known song. In fact I only came across this song a few couple weeks ago. Listened to it countless number of times. Then I ended up watching the movie too. A very different movie created by Kishore Kumar. He even composed the music. Definitely not a mainstream movie.
Back in Jan 2021 I told myself that I will learn, song and post 300 classic Bollywood songs, and here I am on number 280. 20 more to go. Irrespective of anything, I am glad I kept my word to myself and come this far, so close to the finish line.
Once again, it is day 280 of 300 and today's song is Jeevan Se Na Haarsung by Kishore Kumar from the 1971 black and white movieDoor Ka Raahi directed and written by Kishore Kumar. Music composed by Kishore Kumar, and lyrics written by Irshad Jallali.
Also, more importantly, today is March 15th, and it is my mother's birthday. So I am happy to post this song this day. She has always been the pillar of strength for our family. When we were little we were a poor family with not much money or stuff, but my parents always made sure we have food, clothing, shelter, and most importantly gave us good education and sent us to good schools. My mother always gained her strength like it says in this song: Saath tere hai upar wala wahi hai tera rakhwala.
Thank you Mother and Happy birthday.
Here is a newer rendition with Lyrical Video (posted on Jan 22, 2026):
My rendition of this song is for the entire family (posted on Mar 15, 2022):
It is day 243. it is also Christmas day today. Merry Christmas. May we remember to revisit the teaching of the Christ this day.
It is day 243, and today's song is Hawaon Pe Likh Dosung by Kishore Kumar from the 1968movieDo Dooni Char directed by Debu Sen, and produced by Bimal Roy. Music composed by Hemant Kumar, and lyrics written by Gulzar the great.
The movie is based on William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. The movie was remade by Gulzar as Angoor. I saw both the movies not too long ago. Angoor I saw many many times. Great movies both.
This is great poetic philosophical song.
Here is a last rendition with Lyrical Video (posted on Jan 22, 2026):
Here is a latest solo rendition playing live with an acoustic guitar (posted on 09/28/2023):
Here is my solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (recorded on 11/20/2022):
Here it is, my rendition of the song with backing tracks (recorded on 12/25/2021):
It is day 301 of 300, and today's song is Mera Jeevan Kuchh Kaam Na Aayasung by Kishore Kumar from the 1976movieMera Jiwan directed by Bindoo Shukla. Music composed by Sapan Jagmohan, and lyrics written by M.G. Hashmat.
I just realized I did not have a single Sapan Jagmohan song in my list of 300 songs I posted so far. So the 301st song, a bonus song is his composition. Great composition.
I don't think this is a much known song. Even I did not know it until I heard it a couple months ago for the first time. Liked it so much that this song used to play at home at least once a day. Then I watched the movie too. Definitely an off beat non mainstream movie.
Here is a newer rendition with lyrical video (posted on Jan 20, 2026):
Song number 301, here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Apr 19, 2022):
Chords: ?
Lyrics:
mera jivan kuchh kaam na aaya
jaise sukhe ped ki chhaya
o apno ke hote huye man me basi tanhai
ho aansu bana ke khushi aankho me maine barsayi
ho khushiyo ko rote rote duniya me ab to mera ji ghabraya
o baras gaye re sawan dariya bhi josh me aaye
ho phul bhi khilne lage kaliyo ke man muskaye
ho suni rahi ek dali uspe to ab tak koi phul na aaya
o jine ko ji na chahe maangu to maut na aaye
ho saanso ke chalne ko to jivan kaha nahi jaye
ho dard basa ke dil me mera nasib mujhko kaha pe laya
It is day 226, and today's song is Zindagi Ke Safar Meinsung by Kishore Kumar from the 1974movieAap Ki Kasam, directed and produced by J. Om Prakash. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.
Here is a newer rendition with Lyrical video (posted on Jan 06, 2026):
Here is my rendition of the song (posted on Dec 02, 2021):
It is day 338 of 300, and today's song is Main Shayar Badnaamsung by Kishore Kumar from the 1973movieNamak Haraam directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi.
Newer rendition with Lyrical Video (Posted on Dec 12, 2025):
Here is a solo #LIVE rendition of the song (posted on Jan 17, 2025):
Here is a solo acoustic guitar rendition of the song (recorded on Dec 10, 2022)
Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (recorded on Dec 08, 2022)
It is day 285 and today's song is O Mere Dil Ke Chainsung by Kishore Kumar from the 1972movieMere Jeevan Saathi directed by Ravikant Nagaich. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Here is a newer rendition, as I learn, with a lyrical video (posted on Dec 05, 2025):
Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on March 25, 2022):
It is day 146, and today's song is Kiska Rasta Dekhesung by Kishore Kumar from the 1973movie, Joshila, directed by Yash Chopra. Music composed by R.D. Burman, lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi.
This is not a popularly known song or movie. I couldn't even find the movie online anywhere to watch.
Here is a newer rendition with Lyrical video (Posted on Nov 21, 2025):
Anyways, here it is, my rendition of the song (Posted on Aug 03, 2021):
It is day 24, and today's song is a song I remember quite well from my childhood. In fact, I remember watching the movie as a kid and liking this song, and I also remember tinkering with singing this song and trying to play it on my father's harmonium. Those were the days.
The song is titled Aapke Anurodh Pe, from the 1977 movie Anurodh, directed by Shakti Samanta. Music composed by the Laxmikant-Pyarelal, and lyrics written by Anand Bakshi. The trio of Kishore Kumar, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Anand Bakshi went on to create many great hits in the history of Bollywood.
Here is a newer rendition with Lyrical Video (posted on Oct 24, 2025):
Here is a solo live rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on July 17, 2024):
Here is a rendition with Lyrical video (posted on July 12, 2024):
Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on Feb 20, 2021):
It is day 89, and today's song is Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz sung by Kishore Kumar from the 1974 movie Kora Kagaz, directed by Anil Ganguly. Music composed by by Kalyanji Anandji and lyrics written by M.G. Hashmat.
A real good sad song from a movie that I do not recall ever watching. Perhaps I will watch it soon. Great song, and most anybody who is into Bollywood Hindi songs will know this song. Growing up, it used to play a lot on radio, TV, etc.
Here is a recent rendition with lyrical video (Posted on Oct 10, 2025):
Anyways, here it is, my rendition of the song (Posted on May 11, 2021):
It is day 389 of 300, and today's song is Tum Bhi Chalosung by Kishore Kumar from the 1975movieZameer directed by Ravi Chopra and Produced by B.R. Chopra. Music composed by Sapan Chakraborty, and lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi.
This movie is based on O. Henry's short story A Double-Dyed Deceiver which was earlier adapted in 1960 as Bombai Ka Babu starring Dev Anand.
The chorus melody is copied from a popular jazz standard song Autumn Leaves.
Here is a newer rendition with lyrical video (posted on Oct 03., 2025):
For what it is worth, here is a rendition with backing tracks (posted on Jan 16, 2024):
It is day 251, and today's song is Kehna Hai Kehna Haisung by Kishore Kumar from the 1968 hit comedy moviePadosan directed by Jyoti Swaroop, and produced by Mehmood and N.C. Sippy. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Rajinder Krishan.
Here is a newer rendition with lyrical video (posted on Sept 26, 2025):
Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Jan 08 2022:
It is day 255, and today's song is Koi Hota Jisko Apnasung by Kishore Kumar from the 1971 hit movieMere Apne directed by Gulzar and produced by N.C. Sippy. Music composed by Salil Chaudhury, and lyrics written by Gulzar.
This was Gulzar's directorial debut movie. Gulzar, the MOST talented and gifted man in Bollywood.
Here is a rendition with Lyrical video (posted on Sep 12, 2025):
Here it is, my rendition of the song (published on Jan 15, 2022):
It is day 87, and today's song is Dukhi Man Mere sung by Kishore Kumar from the 1956 movie Funtoosh, directed by Chetan Anand and produced by Dev Anand. Music composed by the great and my all time favorite S.D. Burman and lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi.
This is a sad song. Not sure I could emote that sad feeling that Kishore da could.
As far as the movie goes, I don't recall ever watching this movie. Perhaps I will watch it sometime in the next day or so.
Here is a lyrical video rendition (posted on July 03, 2025):
Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on May 09, 2021):
It is day 327 of 300, and today's song is O Saathi Resung by Kishore Kumar from the 1978movieMuqaddar Ka Sikandar directed and produced by Prakash Mehra. Music composed by Kalyanji Anandji, and lyrics written by Anjaan.
Raag: Shivaranjani
Taal: Kaherava
Here is a rendition with lyrical video (posted on June 19, 2025):
Here's my rendition of the song (posted on Aug 24, 2022):
TWO HUNDRED songs so far that I learned, sang, recorded and posted on my YouTube channel.
When I started this back in January 2021, I was not sure how it was going to go.
In the pandemic lockdown, I was watching this movie Julie & Julia, which inspired me to decide to sing and post 300 distinct Bollywood classic songs. Songs that I used to listen to on the radio or TV as a kid. Some songs I knew mostly, many I only knew parts. Most of the songs I never ever sang in my life.
I started by using the Apple iPad headset for singing. You will see that in my older videos. After couple months of doing that, following an advice I was given, I decided to get a microphone and sing through that instead. It then started sounding better, and not to forget, it looks better too.
All songs are recorded in ONE take, and no pitch correction used. One mistake I make during recording be it audio or visual mistake, I have to stop and start all over again.
It is a very emotional moment for me today that I have reached 200 songs. 100 more to go.
Even though I am passionate about playing music and singing, unfortunately, my bad luck perhaps, but music always eluded me from becoming a profession or being successful. I know so many times I have failed wanting to do something with music, from attempting to form bands to attempting to produce good records.
In 2019 and 2020, I wrote, recorded and released 11 English songs. They are available ton youTube, Spotify etc.
Today's song, the 200th song is Jo Raah Chuni Tunesung by Kishore Kumar from the 1976movieTapasya directed by Anil Ganguly and produced by Tarachand Barjatya. Music composed by Ravindra Jain, and lyrics written by M.G. Hashmat.
The movie is one of the best in the industry, and Rakhee won the best actress Filmfare award that year.
I must watch the movie again, it has been forever.
Here is a rendition with lyrical video (posted on June 05, 2025):
Anyways, here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Oct 27, 2021):
It is day 210, and today's song is Hamen Tumse Pyar Kitnasung by Kishore Kumar from the 1981 hit movieKudrat, directed by Chetan Anand. Music composed by R.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Here is a solo acoustic #LIVE rendition of the song (posted on Feb 21, 2025):
Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Nov 11, 2021):
It is day 134 and today's song is a super well known popular awesome song titled Musafir Hoon Yaaronsung by Kishore Kumar from the 1972movieParichay, directed by Gulzar. Music composed by R.D. Burman and lyrics written by Gulzar.
Wow! what an ooze of talent. Pancham da and Gulzar saheb, two of my favorite artists from Bollywood. The best the two are/were, the super duper they are together.
I don't think I saw the movie after I saw it once as a kid on TV. I think it is a good movie to watch again, I think I will.
Here is another solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on Jan 09, 2025):
Here is my solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on July 21, 2023):
Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (posted on July 09, 2021):
