25 All Time Great Whistling Songs Of Bollywood

Whistling is an old art used in songs started in 1930s and 40s. A whistle can be used to express happiness or woo a beloved. Many a times whistling is a part of hero’s introduction song, where he is shown to whistle happily, either walking or riding a bicycle, or driving a car.
When we talk about whistling in Hindi films,one image immediately comes to our mind of Dev Anand.  As a matter of fact whistling was quite in vogue in most of the Dev Anand films and before the advent of the music from electronic instruments, whistling formed an integral part of the world of Hindi music.
Kishore kumar and Hemant Kumar are other two singers and composer who gave us some great songs. In the modern era the whistling after passing away of Pancham revived in a big way with Vishal Bhardwaj's ''Chod aaye hum wo galiyan.. from the film MACHIS sung competently by Suresh Wadekar and it again was a song that conveyed the sprit of vagabond and gay-abandon, what whistling signifies. It was followed by ''Pahli pahli Baar from DIL TO PAAGAL HAI which was composed by Anand Milind. Among other great songs based on whistles that the Hindi cinema has produced in the recent memory is '' Kiska Hai ye Tumko Intezaar main hoo Na''. from MAIN HOON NA, and ''Chand Sifarish Jo Karta Hamari''...from FANAA. 

Here are 25 Great Whistling Songs

I think this is the first whistle song of bollywood. This was from the film Khajanchi released in 1941 sung by Shamshad Begum,Khan Mastaan and chorus.

Song from Khajanchi 1941

This song is sung by Arun Kumar Mukherji. from 1944 film Caravan. “Seetee” figures prominently in the lyrics and one can also hear whistling in this song.Music of this innovative song is composed by Bulo C Rani.

Song from Caravan 1944

 Humour fills the whistling in the Chaplin-esque song sequence of ‘Aana meri jaan Sunday ke Sunday’ (Shehnai 1947). 

Song from Shehnai 1947

Whistling is an interlude that can have an esoteric story of its own to tell. So there is the gentle teasing of a statuesque Madhubala on a surreal stage by Kishore Kumar in ‘Nakhrewali’ in New Delhi (1956)

Song from New Delhi (1956)

The 1957 film Nau Do Gyarah begins with Dev Anand driving a truck and whistling a part of the famous song ‘Hum hain rahi pyaar ke, humse kuch na boliye’.

Song from Nau Do Gyarah 1957

Another song from the same film,  a romantic one with elements of ‘Chhed-Chhad’ in it. Plenty of whistling to listen to

Song from Nau Do Gyarah 1957

The whistling in this song has become an identity of the song and it’s very exciting to listen to it.Here we find the ladies whistling happily along the roads of Old Bombay (Marine Drive).

Song from Dekh Kabira Roya 1958

Madhubala mouthing a whistle along with Ashok Kumar in this song from Howrah Bridge released in 1958

Song from  Howrah Bridge 1958

The same year released Ghar Sansar and similar whistling sound is also heard in ‘Yeh hawa, yeh nadi ka kinara’ 

Song from Ghar Sansar  1958

Another whistling song was seen in Aakhari Dao (1958).The song picturised in a car on Nutan. Nutan is seen enjoying the ride with Shammi, the latter whistling throughout the song.

Song from Aakhari Dao (1958)

After the above big hit songs Raj Kapoor walks the city in the Anari (1959) song ‘Jeena isi ka naam hai’, complete with whistling interludes.

Song from Anari (1959)

This particular song has a very freshening touch to whisling, Asha’s voice just lingers through out the song.

Song from Picnic (1966)

In this hit song whistling can be heard in the last,the song was sung by Asha Bhosle and picturised on Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Kumar

 

Song from Sawan Ki Ghata 1966

Whistling in this song from Khamoshi has a sense of foreboding; unlike the other songs it carries no cheerful promise, only loneliness for the protagonist withdrawing from the scene.

Song from Khamoshi 1969

Among  the greatest Whistling song is ‘Yeh Shaam Mastani’ from Kati Patang (1970), Rajesh Khanna serenades Asha Parekh, whistling the tune before he breaks into the song. His whistle and words capture their forbidden attraction away from the public gaze.

Song from Kati Patang (1970)

How whistling can make a career is a perfect example to Nagesh Surve who for the first time whistled in Julie After that he never looked back.Having whistled in over 1,500 Hindi film songs,Surve became Hindi film industry's chief whistler, collaborating with top notch music directors, right from Lakshmikant-Pyarelal and Shankarlal-Jaikishan to Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Pritam. 

Song from Julie 1975

Another whistle song is ‘Zindagi mil ke bitayenge’ from Satte Pe Satta (1982) 

Song from Satte Pe Satta (1982)

In this song the tense moments are eased out with the sound of whistle.

Song from Tezab 1988

Song from Maachis 1996

Surve's whistling not only immortalised music tracks of films like Karz (Ik haseena thi), Hero (Ding dong), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Hai hai re hai yeh ladka), Satya (Sapne me milti hai), 

Song from Satya 1998

Song from Dil To Pagal Hai 1997

Song from Fana 2006

Song from 3 Idiots 2009

Song from Dabang 2 (2009)

The latest whistling song is from the film Heropanti 2014

Song from Heropanti 2014

25 Beautiful Bollywood songs that you can dedicate to your partner in order to express love.

Today on Valentine's Day nothing is better than music to show your someone special what you feel for his or her.Bollywood has always been admirer of Love & Romance start from Black & White Era. Hundreds of romantic songs were written,composed and Picturised. Some have become immortal.On this occasion I have selected 25 such songs that look certain to last for a long, long time, perhaps even forever. We hope you enjoy this presentation.

The first song on my list  is in chaste Sanskritised Hindi, which I think is quite appropriate and extremely suitable for a song of this nature. It is a rare song that deserves to be better known among music lovers. To those who may be wondering, this song is about a ras ka lobhi bhanwra getting trapped inside a flower. The lady is wondering why the lotus flower is swaying despite there being no breeze, and the gentleman (King Vikramaditya most probably) explains that is a bhanwra, trapped inside the flower that is trying to come out. Very nice imagination from the poet.Singers are Rajkumari, Manna Dey, Lyrics byRamesh Gupta, MD-Shankar Rao Vyas.The film is Vikramaditya(1945)

Song from Vikramaditya 1945

This is a rare song picturised on Shyam and Naseem Bano,mother of Saira Bano.from the film  Shabistan released in 1951.Chitalkar sings the first line and then Talat sings for Shyam (last line may also be CR). Geeta sings for Naseem. So its a trio.

Song from Shabistan 1951

Song from Anmol Ghadi 1946

Enjoy this romantic superhit song from the 1949 movie Andaz starring Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Nargis.

Song from Andaz 1949

Song from Shree 420 1955

Song from Hum Dono 1961

Song from Professor 1962

Song from Sangam 1964

Song from Jab Jab Phool Khile 1965

Song from Hamraz 1967

Song from Blackmail 1973

Song from Himalay Ki God Mein 1965

Song from Aradhana 1969

Song from Pakeezah (1972)

Song from Karz 1980

Song from Silsila 1981

Song from Aashiqui 1990

Song from Saajan 1991

Song from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1991)

Song from 1942 A Love story 1993

Song from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun 1994

Song from Dil Wale Dulhania Le Jayenge 1995

Song from Kaho Na Pyaar Hai 2000

Song from Murder 2004

Song from  Jab We Met (2007)

Great Theme Music of Bollywood

Theme music is a piece that is often played during the intro, opening credits and/or ending credits.This music is a Signature Music of a Film.In the early years of radio and television, celebrities often had a signature song associated with them that became their theme music.In Bollywood the Theme Music of Sholay became very popular and still liked by today's generation.Another evergreen Theme music is from the film Karz.In this Blog I have selected some of my favorite themes.

Sholay Theme Music

                                                 Theme music from movie Karz

                                                    Black(2005) - Michelle's Theme

                                                  Silsila Santoor Theme Music

Theme from the film Sur

                               Title Music - Alap - Lata Mangeshkar - Pakeezah [1972]

Tu Chal - PINK

Shakal Introduction Theme

                                             Kalyanji Anandji - Theme From Don

                           BABU OPENING SCENE - SATTE PE SATTA (AMITABH)

Shalimar Theme Music

                                                               Lagaan l Theme

                                                              Devdas Theme

                                                  Agneepath Orignal Theme

                                           Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Theme

                                           Bollywood Jazz - Jewel Thief [1967]

                                                 Heera Panna - Theme Music

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Flop Sons of Hit Dads Of Bollywood

Every parent wants their children to walk on their footsteps and follow the legacy.Bollywood stars too want their children to make a career in acting and rule the industry the way they did.Bollywood is a piece of cake for star kids. But there are few who enjoy success in the industry and make their own identity. Here are some of the ‘flop sons’ of Bollywood’s ‘hit father’.

Let's start with Dev Anand,whose son Suneil Anand was introduced from the film  Anand aur Anand (1984).could not succeed.Similarly Raj Kapoor's Son Rajeev Kapoor(Chimpu Kapoor) who was introduced in 1983 with Ek Jaan Hain Hum couldn't succeed in films.

Parikshit Sahni- Son of great Balraj Sahni started with 1968 film Anokhi Raat along with Sanjeev Kumar. got  an independent film as Hero in 1970 Pavitra Paapi opposite Tanuja as his heroine could not make it big in Bollywood.Though he worked as Character actor in many films but he was not as successful as his father.He has also appeared in three of Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster films Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, and PK.

Puru Rajkumar- the son of veteran actor Raj Kumar. He was launched in the 1996 film Bal Bramhachari, which was released only a few months after his father’s death, but unfortunately flopped. After a three-year gap, Puru returned with a negative role in Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, which was a hit. He also had a cameo in Mission Kashmir in the same year (2000). But his career went downhill after that .

Kumar Gaurav -Rajendra Kumar's son who made his debut with a super hit film Love Story in 1981.After that he came as hero in many films like Star (1982) Lovers,Romance in 1983,Hum Hain Lajawab, All Rounder and Divorce in 1984.None of his films clicked at Box Office. He has been successfully paired with almost all young ladies of ’80s – Poonam Dillon, Rati Agnihotri, Neelam, Vijeyta Pandit, Madhuri Dixit and Padmini Kolhapure. Yet his pairing with Vijeyta Pandit in their debut movie is still remembered most. His revival project, Phool with the top actress Madhuri Dixit, couldn’t give success though its melodious songs were noticed.He produced his earlier films Janam and Naam, his father tried to revive his career with the 1993 film Phool which also had his father and father-in-law Sunil Dutt in supporting roles. However, it didn't bring him any luck either.

Kunal Kapoor-Son of the late actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal,Made his debut with  Ahista Ahista (1981 film) opposite Padmini Kolhapure as well as Vijeta (1982 film).He could not succeed,In 1985, he stopped acting after Trikal to set up his own company, Adfilm-Valas, to producing and direct television commercials. His younger brother Karan Kapoor who got fame from modeling also came in Bollywood with Sultanat (1986) opposite Juhi Chawla as well as later in Loha (1987 film)with Dharmendra but he too could not make it big in bollywood. Karan now runs a photography company in UK.

Kunal Goswami-Made his film debut as a child star in Kranti (1981) which was directed by his father Manoj Kumar. He acted in B-grade movies such as Ghungroo, Kalakaar and Paap Ki Kamee.  His acting didn't take off as well as he would have liked, so he went in to the catering business in Delhi. He decided to give acting a second shot, and his father directed him again in Jai Hind (1999).

Bobby Deol - the son of Bollywood actor Dharmendra and the brother of Sunny Deol made  debut with Twinkle Khanna in the 1995 Bollywood film Barsaat, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Deol was awarded the Filmfare Best Debut Award for his role in the 1995 film Barsaat  After that he gave some hit filmslike  Gupt(1997), Soldier (1998), Badal (2000), Bichhoo (2000), Ajnabee (2001), Humraaz (2002), Tango Charlie (2005), Apne (2007), and Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011).

Fardeen Khan-Son of famous actor Firoz Khan, Fardeen Khan debuted in Bollywood in 1998 with his movie ‘Prem Agan’. In his 12 years career of Bollywood, he did movies like ‘Jungle’, ‘Pyar Tune Kya Kiya’, ‘Fida’, ‘Dev’, and ‘All the Best’, but most of his movies couldn’t impress audience much.His cousin brother Zayed Khan son of Sanjay Khan  made his screen debut in 2003 in the film Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne,He is known for his performance as Lakshman a.k.a. Lucky in Main Hoon Na (2004), Aditya Singh in Dus (2005), Vikky Khanna in Fight Club - Members Only (2006), Danny Yuvvraaj in Yuvvraaj (2008), and as Sam/Aditya in Blue (2009).

Tusshar Kapoor-son of veteran actor Jeetendra and younger brother to Ekta Kapoor.made his debut with  the blockbuster Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai,(2001).along with Kareena Kapoor.He received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his work in the film. He then starred as Rahul in coming of age film Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa alongside Esha Deol.He worked in many commercial hits such as Khakee (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Golmaal (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) But he has not made it big.

Rahul Khanna-He is the son of actor Vinod Khanna.He made his feature film debut in Deepa Mehta's 1947 Earth (1999), alongside Aamir Khan. His performance earned him several awards including the Filmfare Best Male Debut Award. His younger brother is Akshay Khanna made his acting debut in Bollywood in 1997 with the movie Himalay Putra, which was produced by his father and went without much success at box office.After that a string of unsuccessful films followed such as Mohabbat (1997), Kudrat (1998), Laawaris (1999), Love You Hamesha (1999) and Dahek (1999).followed.In 1999, he starred in Rishi Kapoor's Aa Ab Laut Chalen; though the film did average business, he was praised for his acting. He next starred in Subhash Ghai's Taal opposite Aishwarya Rai.In 2001, Khanna appeared in Farhan Akhtar's cult classic Dil Chahta Hai. This marked a turning point in his career: the film was a commercial and critical success and Khanna's performance was particularly applauded, later validated by Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2002.

Mimoh Chakraborty- the son of original disco dancer of Bollywood, Mithun Chakraborty. Leave alone not matching up to his father’s  renowned dancing skills, Mimoh’s acting career took a downward spiral after his debut film Jimmy in 2008. The 2013 release Enemmy with father also tanked.

Aarya Babbar-the son of actor turned politician Raj Babbar and theatre personality Nadira Babbar. He started his film career with Raj Kanwar's Ab Ke Baras alongside Amrita Rao in 2002.He has worked with stalwarts like Mani Ratnam, Madhur Bhandarkar and Vikram Bhatt. Also he appeared in films such as Yaar Annmulle, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola and Ready.

Pratik Babbar  -The son of late actress Smita Patil and Raj Babbar, he began his career as a production assistant before pursuing an acting career.He made his screen debut with the 2008 film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, and was praised for his performance in the film.Babbar played a variety of roles in 2011, appearing in commercially viable projects such as the crime thriller Dum Maro Dum and the political drama Aarakshan, while drawing the attention of critics for his performances in independent films, including the drama Dhobi Ghat and the romantic comedy My Friend Pinto.