Top 25 Evergreen Old Hindi Bollywood Songs You Must Listen

Are you someone who still prefers to listen to soul-touching evergreen old Hindi song?

Well, you’re certainly not alone. From singers like Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, it was indeed a surreal era, to dwell into the sweet harmony of these songs. Nothing can beat this era. The love and feeling in the lyrics and the music itself turn into such a beautiful melody.

This was the time we got to see how love can beautifully be interpreted through song. The best part about this evergreen genre of old Hindi songs never seemed to fade away.

People still choose the 70s, 80s, and 90s music over the ones that are created today. Why don’t we take a trip down memory lane and talk about some of the best evergreen old Bollywood songs of all time?

Some of you who might be listening to these Hindi old songs for the first time, I assure you that you will fall in love with these songs as “Old is Gold.” Let’s jump into our list of old Hindi hits songs.

All-Time Best Old Songs in Hindi To Listen | Romantic | Classic |

Before we go further, I would like to tell you that this is my old romantic songs list. If you love my list, please let me know in the comment section, if not it’s okay everybody has his taste when it comes to music. Comment down your own old Hindi songs list so that everybody can enjoy it.

1. Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein (1976)

This exotic old love song was performed by Mukesh, an extremely famous playback singer, who had been acclaimed in the music industry a numerous time. The song is from the 1976 Bollywood movie, Kabhi Kabhie. The song features two wonderful actors, Amitabh Bachchan and Raakhee, while it talks about their immense love for each other.

If you haven’t heard this song, then stop whatever that is you’re doing and listen to it. Here’s a link:

This soulful old romantic song is such a pleasure to listen to and has won 3 Film fare awards, for best music, best lyricist and best male playback singer. If you happen to love someone, then this is the song that you must sing to them.

2. Lag Jaa Gale (1964)

Words can’t describe the beauty that lies in the voice of the great Lata Mangeshkar. This classic Hindi song was specially written by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, for the 1964 film, Woh Kaun Thi? This was a romantic song that was correctly rendered by one of the greatest playback singers.

Listen to this beautiful old love song here.

Lata Mangeshkar claimed that in the 70 years of her career, this was an old Hindi song that will always be etched onto her heart. The late actor, Sadhna, perform the song. Fans around the world still remember her through this lovely performance.

3. Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas (1973)

Kishore Kumar, had such an incredible talent, that his voice gave life to this song. Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas, was such a super hit song, that it remains to be one, as it was recreated twice. This song was in the 1973 film, Blackmail.

If you haven’t heard this evergreen old song, check it out here.

The song mainly focuses on the idea, of how a man will never forget the woman he loves, even if she is far away from him, he happens always to find her in his heart. The song features, the main actors, Raakhee and Dharmendra. This soft romantic melody will never let you down on a sad or gloomy day.

4. Yeh Dosti (1975)

The perfect tune for you and your best friends. Once again, sung by the very famous Kishore Kumar along with Manna Dey. This song is from the 1975 Bollywood movie, Sholay, which is considered to be one of the best Hindi films that there is today. Check the song out here.

The old friendship song Hindi featured Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, who are two thieves, but the best of friends and this song portrays their unapologetic friendship. Yeh Dosti is a friendship song that touched the heart of millions and still does today. When people to listen to this tune, there is a sense of nostalgia in the air.

5. In Ankhon Ki Masti Ke (1981)

Perhaps this would be a song that would play in Paradise. Sung by the tremendous Asha Bhosle and featured by the wonderful actor Rekha this song has gone up to reach great heights of fame, this song was in the 1981 movie, Umrao Jaan.

You can listen to this amazing old Bollywood song on Saregama Carvaan or on Youtube.

Asha Bhosle has even received the National Film Award for the best female playback singer for this song in particular. Times of India also selected this song to be the best song ever to picture Rekha and Farooq Shaikh. If you happen to be a fan of slow and transitional music, then this is perfect for you.

6. Ek Do Teen Char (1988)

If you’re looking for tunes that will let you dance away all your worries, then this is one evergreen old song you must listen. Sung by the famous, Amit Kumar and Alka Yagnik, this song blew up its records because of the famous actor and dancer, Madhuri Dixit.

You can listen to this evergreen old Bollywood song on Saregama Carvaan or on Youtube.

It is still considered to be a renowned hit, as it was recently recreated in a movie called Bhaagi 2. This famous song is from the film, Tezaab, and its soundtrack has sold over 8 million units and was considered as one of the best old soundtracks of all time.

7. Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein

Just as the name of the movie goes, Padosan, which means Neighbor, this song depicts the love this man has for his beautiful neighbor. Well, such a famous would have been sung by the very renowned Kishore Kumar. This old Hindi romantic song features Saira Banu and Sunil Dutt, who, in that era, was a well-acclaimed actor.

A cute love story, with just the right amount of cheesiness, this Bollywood old romantic song is truly one of a kind, especially the lyrics of this love song, which was written by Rajendra Krishnan.

8. Gulabi Aankhen (1970)

This vintage old song Hindi portrays a completely different form of emotions, to watch the movie depicts. Gulabi Aankhen is a love song that is sung by Mohammed Rafi and features the very famous Rajesh Khanna and Nanda.

You can listen to this evergreen old vintage song on Saregama Carvaan or on Youtube.

It is a song from the thriller based movie, Train. This is one of the songs in the old Hindi song list that has given a great deal of praise for its lyrics.

9. Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Huye (1969)

Mohammed Rafi is truly one of a kind singers and is even today remembered for his incredible performances. This song is yet another great performance by him. It is in the movie, Prince and features, Vyjayanthimala and Shammi Kapoor. Yet another late 60s song that blew up its records.

You can listen to this evergreen old vintage song on Saregama Carvaan or on Youtube.

10. Inteha ho gayi intezaar ki (1984)

The subtleness of this song and the way it portrays love and desire are what makes this one so special. This song is shown in the film Sharabi starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Prada.

Of course, this song would not have been complete without the two wonderful playback singers, Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle. Amazingly enough, Kishore Kumar had won his 7th Film fare award for this song. The movie Sharabi itself had a wonderful listing of songs, but nothing could beat the lush melody of inteha ho gayi.

11. Khaike Pan Banaraswala (1978)

Perhaps one of the best songs in the 70s era. This song had not only gotten famous in India but all around the world. Once again, sung by the very famous Kishore Kumar.

You can listen to this old song on Saregama Carvaan or on Youtube.

This song was featured in the film Don and had the extraordinary Amitabh Bachchan play as the main lead. The lyricist of this song, Anjaan had won a film fare award for best lyricist. The same song was recreated in 2006.

12. Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu (1969)

Enjoy this super hit Hindi classic romantic old song Mere Sapno Ki Rani sung by Kishore Kumar from classic Bollywood blockbuster movie Aradhana (1969) starring Rajesh Khanna & Sharmila Tagore.

You can listen to this old Hindi song on Saregama Carvaan or on Youtube.

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13. Sar Jo Tera Chakraye (1951)

This song is part of a Hindi musical called Pyaasa. This is the old Bollywood song that caught the attention of millions of people and gave Mohammed Rafi nationwide fame.

Sar Jo Tera Chakraye was one of the songs in the film that adds humor to the lyrics and makes it a delightful song to listen to. People, even to this day, sing the tune of this song.

14. Mere Haathon Mein (1989)

This is one song that brought back the musical element in the Hindi cinema. Sung by the wonderful Lata Mangeshkar and written by Anand Bakshi, this was a dance number in the film Chandini, which was performed by Sridevi.

This film was considered to have the best soundtrack of not only the year but the entire decade. Mere Haathon Mein plays a preeminent role in the life of actor Sridevi and her renounced fame.

15. Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1960)

This song is part of one of the most exotic films in Indian history, Mughal-E-Azam. It depicts the love between Prince Salim and his unrequited love, Anarkali. When the song was first released, it was a black and white song, as is half of the film. Check the song out here.

The entire reason this song is so pleasing to hear is because of the great Lata Mangeshkar who sang this song. The song is shot in the set that was inspired by the magnificent Sheesh Mahal of the Lahore Fort.

16. Rang Barse (1981)

If you’re someone who isn’t a folk song fan, then this song will change your mind. Rang Barse is a 1981 song from a very famous movie, Silsila. Check the song out here.

This is also said to be one of India’s best folks songs. It is sung by the actor who performs the song in the film, Amitabh Bachchan, while the lyrics of this song was written by his very own father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan. This old Bollywood song even today is a widely famous song that is played during Holi.

17. Jumma Chumma De De (1991)

From the movie Hum, this song acquired its fame because of Amitabh ji and Kimi Katkar. Another song starring Amitabh Bachchan that got nationwide attention. Kavitha Krishnamurthy and Sudesh Bhonsle sang this song.

You can listen to this old Hindi song on Saregama Carvaan or here.

The reason this song completely blew up its records is because of the typical idea of an ‘item girl’ and a handsome hero, which had a lot of appeal to the public as a whole.

18. Mera Jootha Hain Jaapaani (1955)

It is a song that was made for the film Shree 420. Sung by Mukesh and performed by famous Bollywood star, Raj Kapoor this song had reached all over the country because of the nationalistic element that is present in it.

Since this was a time that India had recently gained independence, people were embracing this song as if it were their own. It also metaphorically talks about the rich and elite of India who claims to be Indian, but it doesn’t show as they use materials that are imported from other countries.

19. Pyaar Hua Iqrar Hua (1955)

Once again sung by the all-time singers, Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey. This evergreen song depicts the love story between Raj Kapoor and Nargis in the film Shree 420.

You can listen to this old Hindi song on Saregama Carvaan or on Youtube

The entire reason this song got so famous was because of the incredible duo of the main actors and the character they depict in the movie.

20. Yeh Reshmi Zulfein (1961)

Finally, once again, we will end this top 20 list of evergreen old Bollywood songs by mentioning this song and their excellent singer Mohammed Rafi. This song is from the Indian romance film Do Raaste. This song is pictured around the love between Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz.

Old Hindi songs list of the 1950s

Mera Joota Hai Japani – Shree 420
Haal Kaisa Hai Janab Ka – Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Bholi Soorat Dil Ke Khote – Albela
Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi – Awara
Mann Dole Mera Tan Dole – Nagin
Sab Kuchh Sikha Humne – Anari
Dil Tadap Tadap Ke – Madhumati
Teri Duniya Mein – House No.44
Jalte Hai Jiske Liye – Sujata
Tu Ganga Ki Mauj – Baiju Bawra
Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni – Jaal
Shaam-E Gham Ki Qasam – Footpath
Ek Ladki Bhigi Bhagi Si – Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi
Duniya Me Hum Aaye Hain – Mother India

Old Evergreen Songs List of 1960s

Pyar Kia Tho Darna Kya – Mugal E Azam
Abhi Na Jao – Hum Dono
Tujhe Jeevan Ki Dor Se – Asli-Naqli
Tujhko Mera Pyar Pukare – Gumrah
Tumhin Meri Mandir – Khandan
Pukarta Chala Hoon Main – Mere Sanam
Tumko Hamari Umar Lag Jaye – Ayee Milan Ki Bela
Pardesiyon Se Na Akhiya – Jab Jab Phool Khile
Bindiya Chamkeg Chudi – Do Raaste
Tujhe jeevan Ki Dor – Asli Naqli
Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye – Rajkumar
Tumse Achchha Kaun Hai – Janwar
Ye Samaa Samaa Hai Pyar Ka – Jab Jab Phool Khile
Dil Ka Bhanwar Kare Pukar – Tere Ghar Ke Saamne
Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi – Mr X in Bombay
Iss Duniya Mein Jeena Ho Toh Sunlo Meri Baat – Gumnaam
Jaaiye Aap Kahaan Jaayenge – Mere Sanam
Jo Wada Kiya Wo – Taj Mahal

Best Old Bollywood Songs List of 1970s

Khaike Paan Banaraswala – Don
Karwatein Badalte Rahe – Aap Ki Kasam
Parda Hai Parda – Amar Akbar Anthony
Pal Bhar ke Liye – Johny Mera Naam
Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se – Ajnabee
Yeh Shaam Mastani – Kati Patang
My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves – Amar Akbar Anthony
Kaanta Laga…Bangle Ke Peechhe – Samadhi
Tu Mungla Mungla – Inkaar
Meri Pyari Behaniya – Sachaa Jhutha
Yeh Mera Dil Yaar Ka Deewana – Don
Badi Sooni Sooni Hai – Mili
Kahin Door Jab Din – Anand
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki – Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Ek Din Bik Jaayega – Dharam Karam
Thoda Sa Thehro – Victoria No.203
Teri Meri Meri Teri Yaari – Charitraheen
Aaj Imtihan Hai – Suhaag
Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan – Mera Naam Joker
Mehbooba o Mehbooba – Sholay
Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin Todenge – Sholay
Na Koi Umang Hai – Kati Patang
Kuch Toh Log Kahenge – Amar Prem
Jab Zero DIya Mere Bharat Ne – Purab aur Paschim
Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein – Kabhie Kabhie
Aaj Na chodenge – Kati Patang
Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko – Yadon Ki Baarat
Yaadon Ki Baarat – Yaadon Ki Baarat
Mere Dil Me Aaj Kya Hai – Daag

List of Hit Hindi old Songs in 1980s

Jeena Hai Pyar Mein Jeena – Love Love Love
Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna – Kudrat
Ek Haseena Thi – Karz
Hothon Se Chholon Tum – Prem Geet
Dard E Dil – Karz
Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal – Souten
Dilber Mere Kab Tak Mujhe – Satte Pe Satta
Aaj Rapat Jaayen To – Namak Halaal
Sun Sahiba Sun – Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Jab Se Tumko Dekha – Kaalia
Pyar Mein Dil Pe – Mahaan
Roz Roz Aankhon Tale – Jeeva
Duniya me Kitna gham hai – Amrit
Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re – Saaheb
Bichchoo Lad Gaya – Inquilaab
Jaane De Jaane De Mujhe – Shahenshah
Phir Chhidi Raat – Bazaar
I am a Disco Dancer – Disco Dancer
Humein Aur Jeene Ki – Agar Tum Na Hote
Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le – Sadma
Dil Cheez Kya Hai – Umrao Jaan
Meri Kismat Me Tu Nahi Shayad – Prem Rog
Aye Mere Humsafar – Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Saagar Kinare Dil Ye Pukare – Saagar
Saari Duniya Ka Bojh – Coolie
Mere Naseeb mein – Naseeb

Key Takeaways

This evergreen era will never fade away. All through the 50s to the 90s was an era that was pure gold. A mixture of love, anger, hope and nationalism, these old Bollywood songs bonded the people of our country together.

Perhaps it was the emotion of every word in these classic old songs and the melody of every tune that still keeps this era alive and going.