Selected BACKGROUND SONGS of Bollywood

Bollywood films are incomplete without a song.  The majority of songs are seen to be sung by the characters themselves rather than being played in the background Background songs are often used in Hindi films as a tool to take the story forward, you see the characters for instance becoming rich during the course of the song. 

                           ruk na sako tau jao from bandhan(1940)

The first song comes in my mind is Ruk Na Sako To Jao from Bandhan (1940),This song is sung by Arun Kumar Mukherji. The picturisation shows Ashok Kumar leaving in a bullockcart and this song plays in the background 

 Kaaya Ki Rail Nirali from Station Master(1942), This song is chronologically the first song of the movie and this song gets played at the very beginning as a background song as titles roll on the screen. 
The next on my list is this song Uthat Chale Avdhoot from the fim Jogan(1950),The song is picturised as a background song as Dilip Kumar is seen in the picturisation.

Main zindagi mein hamdam rota hi raha hoon 

Main zindagi mein hamdam rota hi raha hoon (Barsaat)(1949)  This song is sung by Rafi and it is picturised as a background song as Raj Kapoor and Nargis are shown separated from each other and feeling suitably melancholic.

Aayega aanewaala, from Mahal !949 This song can be included as backgroun as the the actual lip-synching isn’t shown 

Pativrata Sita maayi ko from Aawaara(1951)is another background, sung by Rafi and chorus. Shailendra is the lyricist and music is composed by Shankar Jaikishan.
Mila Nazar Ko Tera Intezar from the film “Naubahaar” (1952) is Co Produced by Ashok Kumar,the singer is
Afzal Hussain, Lyrics-Satyendra Athaiyya, MD-Roshan.

Preetam Aan Milo from Mr & Mrs 55 (1955) Preetam aan milo is one of those oft-used songs that crop up every now and then in old films Original was sung by C H Atma but here in this movie it was sung by  Geeta Dutt when Madhubala’s character, having come to the realization that she really does love the husband whom she’s always suspected of having married her for mercenary reasons,

Chaandi ke chand tukdon ke liye (Satta Baazaar)(1959) This song is a background song which shows Krishnakant getting married to another woman instead of the lady he professed to love, all that for the sake of money.Sung by Hemant Kumar.The song is written by Gulshan Baawra. Music is composed by Kalyanji Anandji.

Do dukhiyaare panchhi bicchde jaa rahe

Do dukhiyaare panchhi bicchde jaa rahe (School Master) (1959)  A Rare song, sung by Kavi Pradeep, and written by him as well, begins and it sums up the poignancy of the situation perfectly. Vasant Desai’s music serves as a perfect accompaniment for the song.

Kaagaz Ke Phool 1959 had 2 background songs  Dekhi zamaane ki yaari.  and  Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam  
both the songs are immortal but i am posting here Waqt Ne kiya

 Sun Mere Bandhu Re from Sujata 1959 what a great song by S D Burman, Singer and Music Director – SD Berman, Lyrics – Majrooh Sultanpur

Chal Ri Sajni Ab Kya Soche Bombai Ka Babu 1960 sung by Mukesh music by S D Burman A bidai song,very popular still used by Band wallas during Bidai

Chhodo Kal Ki Baaten from Hum Hindustani, 1960 This hit song composed by Usha Khanna sung by Mukesh, celebrating a newly-independent India Sunil Dutt can be seen here.

Haay re insaan ki majbooriyaan (Ghoonghat) (1960) This song is sung by Rafi. Shakeel Badayuni is the lyricist and Ravi composed the music. This is a sad , poignant song that gets played in the background while Bina Rai is seen wallowing in sorrow.

Main apne aap se ghabraa gayaa hoon

Main apne aap se ghabraa gayaa hoon(Bindiya) (1960) This song is sung by Rafi and it is picturised on Balraj Sahni and Padmini. It is a background song which gets played while the two actors are seen looking very sad and weepy indeed.

Rim Jhim ke Tarane Lekar Aayi Barsat 

Rim Jhim ke Tarane Lekar Aayi Barsat from Kala Bazar 1960 is a romantic duet but it is in background The lead pair Dev Anand and Waheeda rehman on whom it is picturised, are silently walking (alone) together, their memories come pouring out in the form of this song.

O Jaane wale ho sake toh laut ke aana 

 O Jaane wale ho sake toh laut ke aana (Bandini 1963) This song again sung and composed by S D Burman,there is one more song from the same film O Re Manjhi but it can not be called 100% background because one fisherman is shown lip syncing in few scenes.

Waqt Se Din Aur Raat

  
Waqt Se Din Aur Raat from Waqt 1964 film sung by Rafi music by Rafi is another background song whic was the soul of the movie.

kahin deep jale kahin dil

kahin deep jale kahin dil from Bees Saal Baad 1962 is not hundread percent back ground song but Aayega aane Wala here also lip syncing is not shown so i have included it in this theme.

Wahan Kaun Hai Tera

Wahan Kaun Hai Tera from Guide 1965 is sung and Composed by S D Burman In fact most of the song sung by Burman da were background songs.Another background song from this movie was Alah Megh De.

Roop Tera Mastana from Aaradhna 1969 is worth mentioning This song was sung by Kishore Kumarand the stars were on screen were Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore.This is ihe biggest hit background song of Bollywood.

Chalo Dildar Chalo from Pakeeza(1972) is a beutiful romantic song in background.Raj Kumar and Meena Kumari are on screen.

Kai baar yun bhi dekha hai 

Kai baar yun bhi dekha hai  from Rajnigandha