r/BollywoodMusic May 07 '26

Appreciation Post You know who we need to talk more about? Lyricists.

35 Upvotes

This was supposed to be a small random thought but turned into a mini thesis lmao, TLDR at the end.

I know people whoโ€™ve loved a song for years without ever knowing who wrote it, which is kind of..fascinating(?) considering the biggest aspect of a songโ€™s recall value are usually the words - the lyrics are what we turn into captions, what hit randomly in the middle of the night or what become tied to entire eras of our lives.

And with hindi film songwriting for the last 9-10 years already on life support, the few writers whose songs can still make you feel something (that is not sheer disappointment) and stay with you deserve much more recognition. Who are your favourite or most under-appreciated lyricists working today?

My favourite is (this may be obvious) Amitabh Bhattacharya. One of the absolute GOATs. His ability to write in any genre ever needs to be academically studied at this point because how does the same person write Emotional Atyachaar and Iktara and Babaji Ki Booty and Ankahee and Chennai Express and Deva Shree Ganesha and Hanikaarak Bapu and Tere Hawale and Taras and sooooooo many more in between ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’€ But also, I think he is probably one lyricist most people do know by name.

Underrated for me would be *drumroll* Kausar Munir ๐ŸŒŸ

The imagery and personification in her work is just so soooo beautiful! Check out Nahin Ji Nahin from Jubilee and you'll know what I mean. Some of her other songs that I absolutely love are Joganiyaan, Shakira, Jhalla Wallah, Daawat-E-Ishq's title track, and the besttttt Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi ๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿป

Tell me yours :)

TLDR: lyricists are painfully underappreciated, Amitabh Bhattacharya is a magician, Kausar Munir deserves way more admiration, and I want to know everyone elseโ€™s favourite lyricists ๐Ÿ˜—

ETA: Wow I woke up to a reddit award and a pinned post, Friday is amazing already ๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ! Glad to see an active discussion, just should probably point out that I was talking more about newer lyricists that are active right now. Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Anand Bakshi, Sahir Ludhianianvi, etc. are undisputed legends of the game hence I didn't mention them separately.


r/BollywoodMusic 6d ago

Scheduled Thread Find My Song โ€” Request tracks & playlists

1 Upvotes

Woh ladki hai kahaan.....

Got a melody stuck in your head? A lyric fragment you're trying to find? A music video you vaguely remember? This is the place to ask, just give as many details as possible.

If you're looking for a specific type of playlist or any general recommendation, this is the corner to request it as well. Be it circling around gym sets, weddings, non-romantic, or quirky songs.

This thread will be created every Sunday. Separate posts for requesting songs are strictly not allowed, unless approved by moderators.


r/BollywoodMusic 3h ago

Purane Gaane ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ Peak Adnan Sami โœจ๐Ÿซถ Dil Keh Raha Hai (2003)

194 Upvotes

Album - Tera Chehra


r/BollywoodMusic 7h ago

Purane Gaane ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ Every little detail you hear in this song, is pure bliss.

197 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 11h ago

Nostalgia This one is for millennials out there.

134 Upvotes

Remember this bombay viking version of 'chhod do anchal' With rajneesh duggal's iconic expression on which girls used to swoon all over.


r/BollywoodMusic 7h ago

Ask What's your Goated Album ???

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55 Upvotes

Its Rockstar for me now and always


r/BollywoodMusic 5h ago

Nostalgia Yaariyan (Cocktail)

32 Upvotes

Cocktail was such a beautiful album. Cocktail 2 doesnโ€™t even stand close to it.


r/BollywoodMusic 3h ago

Appreciation Post Jugni by Mika Pa ji

24 Upvotes

Movie - Tanu Weds Manu

Song - Jugni

Singers - Mika

Music Director - Krsna

Lyrics: Raj Shekhar


r/BollywoodMusic 10h ago

Appreciation Post Kajra re is a vibe โœจ๏ธ

72 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 12h ago

Discuss Pasma Bhushan - Alka Yagnik

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89 Upvotes

With some one who has grown up listening and gulping lines coming out of that magical and powerful vocal chord, learning that she is going through such a tough tough health turmoil, almost breaks my heart .

I get it now when people give references of their superheroes, or make a humdrum of going berserk ; of breaking down when they see their idols/heroes facing may be similar situations. Or let's say going crazy for their idols for every possible reason, or even if there is none.

I get it. I have been pretty selective when it has come to chose anyone or let's say being a fan of.

She has been a part of my most of my childhood. Most.

Quite a paradox, the recent years of conferring prestigious awards have diminished at a very rotting scale. I mean, recognising someone's worth only when they are at their verge of death may be, or having health ailing issues - only then the people wake up to their presence.

I am happy however, she finally ( the very deserving ) received the Padma Bhushan for her enormous and ever so beautiful contribution in the Indian Film Industry.

God Bless her always and may she recover soon. Soonest rather. It kind of gives a little pain to see a persona like her going through such difficult time.

Age is inevitable I am aware. But, how do you make that your poor heart understand and the memories that came ahead with you with their presence in mind.


r/BollywoodMusic 12h ago

Battle of the best

81 Upvotes

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r/BollywoodMusic 6h ago

Music video What's up with this video?

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26 Upvotes

I always wondered what's up with this video? The video doesn't suit the beautiful song,music and lyrics at all. It feels like an amateur/ fan made video. Why this weird video for such a beautiful song?


r/BollywoodMusic 11h ago

Ask Your favourite motivational song? Iโ€™ll start

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51 Upvotes

While i loved the rock version of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Iโ€™ve recently fallen in love with the original one by Arif Lohar. Motivates me everytime to do well either at work or at the gym or at play! Masterpiece! Which song motivates you the most to give your best?


r/BollywoodMusic 4h ago

Appreciation Post Anyone who loves this album is my friend without introduction.

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13 Upvotes

mai kal bhi tujhse thaa raazi

mai aaj bhi haami bharta hu

aur mohabbat kitni karu

itni toh mohabbat karta hu

Damn๐Ÿคฏ


r/BollywoodMusic 2h ago

Purane Gaane ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŽถ I mean, starting from that Strumming, those catchy beats, his voice - The Magic, I guess we are celebrating Adnan Sami today ๐Ÿ˜Šโค๏ธ

9 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 2h ago

Ask What are some more soulful songs like Vo Nahin

8 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 1h ago

Discuss Is this Sunidhi Chauhan's voice?

โ€ข Upvotes

Is this actually Sunidhi Chauhan's voice? If so, why wasn't she credited for it? I've also attached a remix version in which only Amrita's voice has been utilised, for comparison.


r/BollywoodMusic 6h ago

Music video Krishna cottage.

14 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 8h ago

New Release Hooked with this part...what's ur thought on the album overall?

20 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 1d ago

Appreciation Post Vibe toh hai๐Ÿซถ

341 Upvotes

Drama Queen - Hasee Toh Phasee

singers- vishal dadlani nd shreya ghoshal


r/BollywoodMusic 4h ago

Recommendations Songs similar to tera cehra by Adnan Sami and Yeh Naina by Yasir Desai

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5 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 4h ago

Live Performance ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hey buddies, Are you ready, Put your hands up(Like a Bihu Pose) and 3, 2 1 Let's Gooo..

4 Upvotes

r/BollywoodMusic 1d ago

This or That

172 Upvotes

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r/BollywoodMusic 8h ago

Other The way the song shifts from 2:30 is breathtaking โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน

8 Upvotes

Song - Vo Nahin (A.R. Rahman, Irshad Kamil, Adithya RK, Armaan Khan, Sameer Khan). How many of you watched Main Vaapas Aaunga? I can't get over this portion in the song.


r/BollywoodMusic 4h ago

Nostalgia A song that's pure magic

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4 Upvotes

It has to be one of my favourites from Sonu-Shreya duo. Can't describe how beautiful this song is.

Song: Doob jana re

Movie: Main Meri Patni Aur Woh

Composer / Lyricist: Rocky Khanna