Heavy Rotation: Amit Trivedi, Shantanu Moitra, Vishal-Shekhar & More

A journey through some of the best compositions from Amit Trivedi, Sachin-Jigar, Shantanu Moitra, Vishal-Shekhar and others...

Tujhe Bhula Diya (Vishal-Shekhar, Anjaana Anjaani) - A plaintive quasi-qawwali, accentuated further by Mohit Chauhan's superb singing.

Hey Shona (Ta Ra Rum Pum), My Dil Goes Mmmm (Salaam Namaste), Falak Tak (Tashan), Aahista Aahista, Khuda Jaane (Bachna Ae Haseeno), Bahara, Bin Tere, Sadka Kiya (I Hate Luv Storys), Dhoop Ke Makaan Sa (Break Ke Baad) (Vishal-Shekhar) - Where the duo concoct some of the most lilting tunes ever to grace Bollywood in recent times.

Kaminey (Kaminey), O Saathi Re (Omkara), Dil To Baccha Hai Ji, Ab Mujhe Koi, Badi Dheere Jali (Ishqiya), Bekaraan (7 Khoon Maaf), Dil Ka Mizaaj Ishqiya (Dedh Ishqiya), Kaali Kaali (Ek Thi Daayan), Dhuan Dhuan (Ramji Londonwaley) (Vishal Bhardwaj) - Beautiful, timeless compositions from the multi-hyphenate composer.

Iktara (Wake Up Sid), Ha Raham, Phas Gaya (Aamir), Lagan Lagi, Raunakein (Trishna), Aazaadiyan, Geet, Naav, Kahaani, Udaan (Udaan), Suno Aisha, Gal Mitthi Mitthi, Shaam, Lehrein (Aisha), Baangur, Saye Saye (I Am), Dilli, Dua (No One Killed Jessica), Nayan Tarse, Paayaliya (Dev.D), Chatte Batte (Sad Version) (Chillar Party), Kalandar (Highway), Pareshaan (Ishaqzaade) (Amit Trivedi) - An enthralling mix of pensive and ferocious tunes from Amit Trivedi, so captivating and enchanting.

Ek Lau (Aamir), Dhol Yaara Dhol, Ranjhana (Dev.D), Yeh Pal (No One Killed Jessica), Gustakh Dil (English Vinglish), Kar Chalna Shuru Tu (Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu), Manmarziyan (Lootera) (Amit Trivedi) - What a wonderful combination Amit Trivedi and Shilpa Rao make!

Madno (Mithoon, Lamhaa) - Easily the best from Mithoon, so entrancing and tranquil in Kshitij Tarey and Chinmayi's stupendous vocals. Although I must say, Woh Ajnabee, Beete Lamhein (The Train), Woh Lamhe (Zeher), Tere Bin (Bas Ek Pal), Javeda Jindagi and Maula Mere (Anwar) come a close second!

O Jaana, Maahi (Raaz: The Mystery Continues) - If Raju Singh ropes in a fantastic-sounding K.K. to do the singing in O Jaana, brother duo Sharib-Toshi deliver a sweeping stunner of a melody in Maahi.

Piya Jaise Ladoo Motichur Wale, Rafa Dafa Kiya Nahin Jaaye (Himesh Reshammiya, Radio) - Himesh's most recognisable chartbusters are perhaps Jhalak Dikhlaja and Aashiqui Mein Teri, but Rekha Bhardwaj wows in the transfixing shehnai-sarangi led piece Piya Jaise, while Himesh sounds so unlike himself and for the better in the breezy Ilaiyaraaja'esque Rafa.

Awaaz (Sachin-Jigar, F.A.L.T.U) - The anthemic nature of the melody aside, it features a gorgeous flute interlude that was my phone's ringtone at one point!

Saibo (Sachin-Jigar, Shor in the City) - While Karma is a Bitch is every bit the angsty anthem sung effortlessly by Suraj Jagan, it's Shreya and Tochi Raina who mesmerise with their top-notch rendition of Saibo.

Rangrez (Krsna, Tanu Weds Manu) - Bewitching is the word! A complex qawwali sung effortlessly by the composer himself and Wadali Brothers.

Tu (Hitesh Sonik, My Friend Pinto) - A dreamy, whispery winner, with standout vocals from Sunidhi Chauhan.

Piyu Bole, Kasto Mazza, Raat Hamari Toh, Soona Man Ka Aangan (Shantanu Moitra, Parineeta) - K. S. Chithra, Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal sound simply splendid in what's a lovely throwback to a bygone era of Indian film music.

Chanda Re (Eklavya: The Royal Guard), Jheeni Jheeni (Phir Kabhi), Khushboo Sa (Khoya Khoya Chand) (Shantanu Moitra) - Ethereal and enchanting, Hamsika Iyer takes the serene melodies to an altogether whole new level.

Pal Pal... Har Pal (Lage Raho Munna Bhai), Pherari Mon, Jao Pakhi (Antaheen), Ek Meetha Marz De Ke, Bheeni Bheeni Mehki Mehki (Welcome to Sajjanpur), Chale Aao Saiyan, Sakhi Piya, (Khoya Khoya Chand), Baawra Mann (Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi) (Shantanu Moitra) - Pretty melodies, in true Moitra style!

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