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 190 of 200. When I started this back in Jan, I was not sure how far I will go. 190 most certainly seemed a very very long ways away. But here I am almost 200, and still 100 more to go, If I am still alive and motivated.
Today is song number 190, and today's song is Akela Hoon Main Is Duniya Mein originally sung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1962movieBaat Ek Raat Ki, directed by Shankar Mukherjee. Music composed by S.D. Burman the great, and lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri the great!
What a song! I love it! Lyrics have a profound meaning if only one has ears to hear.
Here is a newer rendition with lyrical video (posted on Aug 29, 2025):
Anyways, here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Oct 09, 2021):
It is day 59 and today's song is Ka Karoon Sajni Aaye Na Baalam sung by Yesudas from the 1977 Bollywood movie Swami, directed by Basu Chatterjee. Music composed by Rajesh Roshan and lyrics written by Amit Khanna.
Raag: Sindh Bhairavi
Based on a traditional Hindustani classical, this song is and was a very popular song, and I remember radio used to play this song very often.
Here is a lyrical video rendition (Posted on Aug 22, 2025):
So, here it is, my rendition of the song (Posted on Apr 04, 2021):
It is day 340 of 300, and today's song is Mera Naam Rajusung by Mukesh from the 1960movieJis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai directed by Radhu Karmakar and produced by Raj Kapoor. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra.
Raag: Bhairavi
Taal: Kaherva
Here is a newer rendition with lyrical video (Posted on Aug 15, 2025):
Posting couple days before Christmas, so Merry Christmas to you.
Here is my rendition of the song with backing tracks (recorded on Dec 22, 2022):
It is day 329 of 300, and today's song is Jawaniyan Yeh Mast Mast Bin Piyesung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1957movieTumsa Nahin Dekha directed by Nasir Hussain. Music composed by O.P. Nayyar, and lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Raag: Pahadi
Taal: Kaherava
A classic O.P. Nayyar song influenced by rockabilly and Spanish music.
The film's huge success at the box office made the then-struggling Shammi Kapoor an overnight sensation.
Here is a rendition with Lyrical Video (Posted on Aug 07, 2025):
Here is my rendition of the song (Posted on Sept 06, 2022):
It is day 144 and today's song is Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gayasung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1961movieHum Dono, directed by Amarjeet and produced by Dev Anand. Music composed by Jaidev and lyrics written by Sahir Ludhianvi.
This is one of my favorite songs. The lyrical content is so profound. Has a sufi-ana feel to it.
Here is another rendition with lyrical video (posted on July 25, 2025):
Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on July 26, 2021):
It is day 116, and today's song is Wahan Kaun Hai Tera sung by S.D. Burman from the 1965 movie Guide, directed by Vijay Anand, and produced by Dev Anand. Music composed by the legendary, and my all time favorite S.D. Burman. Lyrics written by Shailendra.
I love this movie, one of my top favorite movies of all time.
I used to hear this song on the radio, or my father singing or humming. Those days of course I did not listen much to the lyrical content of the song, let alone understand. But in the last two years, thanks to covid-19, as I am listening to, learning and singing more and more classic Bollywood songs, I am getting to explore styles and signatures of different music composers and lyricists. Time and Time, S.D. Burman feels the best to me.
Here is a lyrical video rendition (Posted on July 17, 2025):
Anyways, here it is, my rendition of the song (Posted on June 16, 2021):
It is day 229, and today's song is Jaa Re, Jaa Re Ud Jaa Re Panchhisung by Lata Mangeshkar from the 1961movieMaya, directed by D. D. Kashyap. Music composed by Salil Choudhury, and lyrics written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Here is a rendition with lyrical video (posted on July 11, 2025):
Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on Dec 07, 2021):
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):
It is day 26, and todays' song is Surmayee Ankhiyon Mein by Yesudas from the 1983 movie Sadma, directed by Balu Mahendra. This is a lullaby song, music of which is composed by the internationally renowned composer Illayaraja. Lyrics written by the great, and my personal favorite, Gulzar. Wah! What a combination of talent, variety and style.
Not an easy song to sing and emote the feel. I think I did an ok job of singing this song, certainly not even close to the original song. Such a good song. I love it.
Here is a lyrical video rendition (posted on Jun 13, 2025):
So here it is, my fair rendition of this lori, lullaby (posted on Feb 22, 2021):
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 284 and today's song is Mujhe Tumse Kuchh Bhi Na Chahiye sung by Mukesh from the 1959movieKanhaiya directed by Om Prakash (the actor). Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra.
Raag: Darbari Kanada
Taal: Rupak
The movie is a great story written by Om Prakash that shows that God does not necessarily abode in gold, silver or opulent temple, or wear suit, boot and live in style. Rather, God is found in simple and unexpected places. Great movie! I feel I want to watch it again. I am a Raj Kapoor fan anyways, even though he was before my time.
Here is a newer rendition with lyrical video (posted on May 16, 2025):
This one is a sad song. Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on March 24, 2022):
It is day 27, and it feels good to keep at it, and it has been helpful learning. Day 27, and 273 more days to go. One Bollywood classic song per day for 300 days. Let's hope it keeps up. Only time will tell.
Anyways, today's song is Ek Akela Is Shaher Mein sung by Bhupinder Singh from the 1977 movie Gharaonda. The movie was directed by Bhimsain. Music composed by Jaidev Kumar, and the awesome lyrics of Gulzar, the great. Don't I love him. Such a great awesome lyricist and a story teller.
Here is a rendition with lyrical video (posted on May 08, 2025):
Here is a solo rendition, singing live at a venue (posted on Dec 06, 2024):
Here is my solo acoutic guitar version (recorded on 10/21/2022):
Here is my rendition of this song (recorded with backing tracks on 02/23/2021):
It is day 294, and today's song is Sur Na Sajesung by Manna Dey from the 1956movieBasant Bahar directed by Raja Nawathe. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra. One of the top songwriters trio in the industry ever. The other super tops are S.D. Burman, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and the one and only Gulzar the great! IMHO.
Raag: Pilu
Taal: Kaherava
A difficult song. Pardon my flaws. Definitely one of the most, if not the most difficult song I ever learned to sing in the list of 300 #bollywood #classic songs I have been doing, and now almost at the end of it. 294 of 300, 6 more to go to reach the goal.
I have not watched this movie Basant Bahar ever. Reading a brief synopsis of it on Wiki sounds like it is a very good movie to watch. Based on music. Music, I feel, is the ultimate language of the universe. I most certainly will watch this movie sometime soon.
Here is a version with lyrical video (posted on May 02, 2025):
Again, Pardon my flaws. Here it is, my rendition of the song (posted on April 07, 2022):
It is day 23, and today's song is Zindagi Dene Wale Sun by Talat Mahmood. The song is from the 1953 movie Dil-E-Nadan, directed by A.R. Kardar. The music director was Ghulam Mohammed, with lyrics written by Shakeel Badayuni.
This is a smooth song sung by one of the smoothest singers in Bollywood.
It is only day 23, and I am only beginning to learn. Long way to go.
Here is a rendition with lyrical video (posted on April 24, 2025):
Here is a rendition (posted on Feb 19, 2021): Chords: if you know of a good site with correct chords, please post link in the comment section.
It is day 321 of 300, and today's song is Apni To Har Aah Ek Toofan Haisung by Mohammed Rafi from the 1960 super hit movieKala Bazar directed by Vijay Anand and produced by Dev Anand. Music composed by S.D. Burman, and lyrics written by Shailendra the great.
Raag: ?
Taal: Rupak
A timeless classic.
This song picturized as a romantic wooing song was written almost as a bhajan or prayer to God.
Here is a more recent live solo rendition (posted on April 17, 2025):
Here is a live solo rendition with an acoustic guitar (posted on Oct 16, 2024):
Here is my rendition of the song (posted on July 24, 2022):
It is day 18, and today's song is Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni Phir Kahan from the 1952 movie Jaal, directed by legendary Guru Dutt. The song is sung by Hemant Kumar, music composed by the legendary best S.D. Burman, and lyrics by Shailendra.
It turned out to be not a very easy song to sing since it needed smooth soft voice to emulate the emotion conveyed by the song. A perfect song for the Valentines day today, today.
Here is another rendition of the song with Lyrical Video (posted on Apr 11, 2025):
Here is a rendition of this song, Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni Phir Kahan (posted on Feb 14, 2021):
It is day 39, and today's song is Ae Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal by Talat Mahmood from the 1952 movie Daag, directed by Amiya Chakravarty. Music composed by Shankar Jaikishan, and lyrics written by Shailendra.
Here is a newer rendition with lyrical video (posted on April 03, 2025):
So here it is my rendition (posted on Mar 07, 2021):
Chords: Know of a site with correct chords? Please post link in the comments.
Lyrics:
Ae mere dil kahin aur chal
Gam ki duniya se dil bhar gaya
Dhundh le ab koi ghar naya
Chal jahaan gam ke maare na ho, Jhuthhi asha ke taare na ho
It is day 32, it is Sunday evening. Today is Feb 28, 2021, the last date of the month. Not a leap year 2021. A leap year has 29 days in the month of February.
Today's song is Ya Dil Ki Suno by Hemant Kumar from the 1966 movie Anupama, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. The song is sung by and music composed by Hemant Kumar, and lyrics written by Kaifi Azmi.
I like this song very much. I like the movie too. I think I will watch this movie again sometime soon. It is a good movie. You should watch it.
Here is a lyrics video of the song (posted on Mar 20, 2025):
Here is my solo rendition with acoustic guitar (posted on Mar 06, 2023):
Here is my rendition of the song (with backing tracks, posted on Feb 28, 2021):
