Top 10 Indian Pop Songs of All Time

Here’s a look at the top 10 Indian pop songs of all time, based on popularity, sales, and critical reception.

Introduction

Indian pop music, also known as Indi-pop, Indipop or I-pop, is a genre of popular music that originated in India. It is a blend of Indian film music and western pop music. The first Indi-pop song was released in the 1950s, and the genre gained popularity in the 1970s with the rise of films and television shows featuring Indian actors and actresses.

The 1990s saw a wave of new artists and bands breaking into the mainstream, including Daler Mehndi, Alisha Chinai, Baba Sehgal, Bombay Vikings and Colonial Cousins. In the 2000s, Indi-pop saw a resurgence with the popularity of films such as Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) and Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). These films featured popular songs that were later remixed or adapted for other media.

Some of the most popular Indi-pop songs of all time include “Tum Hi Ho” by Arijit Singh, “Tere Bina” by A.R. Rahman, “Dilli Wali Girlfriend” by Yo Yo Honey Singh, “Main Agar Kahoon” by Sonu Nigam and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” by Lata Mangeshkar.

“Tum Hi Ho” by Arijit Singh

“Tum Hi Ho” is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Mohit Suri. The song “Tum Hi Ho” was sung by Arijit Singh and composed by Mithoon.The lyrics were penned by Musharraf Ali Farooqi.The song “Tum Hi Ho” is Arijit Singh’s first major hit single and earned him several awards and nominations, including a Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.

“Tere Bina” by A.R. Rahman

A.R. Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist. His works are noted for integrating Eastern classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral arrangements. He has won numerous awards and honors, including two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, four National Film Awards, fifteen Filmfare Awards and seventeen Filmfare Awards South. In 2010, the Time magazine listed Rahman in their list of World’s Most Influential People. The UK-based world-music magazine Songlines named him one of “Tomorrow’s World Music Icons” in August 2011. ordinance was released in 2005 to critical acclaim

“Tum Se Hi” by Mohit Chauhan

“Tum Se Hi” is a song from the Bollywood film Jab We Met (2007). The song is sung by Mohit Chauhan, composed by Pritam Chakraborty with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. The music video features actors Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor.

“Tera Ban Jaunga” by Akhil Sachdeva and Tulsi Kumar

Love knows no bounds, and this song is the perfect proof of that. “Tera Ban Jaunga” is a heart-wrenching ballad that tells the story of a couple madly in love with each other, despite the fact that their families are sworn enemies. Akhil Sachdeva’s beautiful voice and Tulsi Kumar’s emotional vocals come together perfectly to create a song that will stay with you long after the first listen.

“Pee Loon” by Mohit Chauhan

“Pee Loon” is a soft ballad that quickly became a pop sensation in India upon its release in 2010. The song, which means “tears drop” in Hindi, is sung by Mohit Chauhan and features him on guitar. The simple but effective melody and Chauhan’s emotive vocals made the song an instant classic, and it remains one of the most popular Indian pop songs of all time.

“Dilli Wali Girlfriend” by Arijit Singh

“Dilli Wali Girlfriend” is a song from the 2014 Bollywood film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. The song is composed by Pritam, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. It was released as a single on 26 March 2013 by T-Series. The song features vocals by Arijit Singh and Neha Kakkar. “Dilli Wali Girlfriend” peaked at number two on the Indian Singles chart—behind “Tum Hi Ho”—and became one of the best-selling songs of all time in India.

“Tera Ghata” by Gajendra Verma

Gajendra Verma is an Indian singer-songwriter, music producer and actor. His single, “Tera Ghata”, released in May 2018, peaked at number one on the iTunes India chart and remained in the top 10 for six weeks. The song has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube.

“Kabira” by Arijit Singh and Tochi Raina

Released in 2013, “Kabira” is a Hindi-language song composed by Amit Trivedi and sung by Arijit Singh and Tochi Raina. The lyrics were penned by Shellee and the music video was directed by Ayananka Bose. The song became an instant hit upon release, topping charts and gaining widespread acclaim. “Kabira” remains one of the most popular Indian pop songs of all time and is often cited as a modern classic.

“Tum Hi Aana” by Jubin Nautiyal

“Tum Hi Aana” is a Hindi pop song by Jubin Nautiyal. The song was released on 16th August 2019 by T-Series and has been streamed over 100 million times on YouTube. “Tum Hi Aana” is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of losing a loved one. The lyrics are written by Manoj Muntashir and the music is composed by Payal Dev.