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A large number of films that would have been otherwise forgotten were saved by their marvellous music. A good soundtrack is therefore an integral part of any romantic film. Music of India is one of the oldest unbroken musical traditions in the world. It is said that its origin goes back to Vedas. One of the most defining features of the popular cinema in India is the presence of music in the form of songs. Film music accounts for nearly eighty percent of the music scales in India. Thanks to the general belief that love and romance are best expressed musically.
Late 50’s to early 80’s best of hindi songs were created. Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhonsle, Yesudas, Muhammad Rafi, Mukesh are some of the singers who sang some of the finest romantic songs. Music directors keep creating beautiful, romantic melodies that have touched everybody’s heart.
Directors using music and choreography have transformed the film songs into an art form and confirmed that music was India’s greatest strength. Raj Kapoor and Nargis epitomized romance in the rains with the song ‘Pyaar hua, ikraar hua’. The tradition of romancing in the rains has continued since then. Producer Yash Chopra, has shot hundreds of songs in the scenic valleys of Switzerland. In recent times, Shah Rukh Khan has made it his signature style to sing romantic songs to woo the heroine. If the story does not include it, then romantic songs are featured as a dream sequence. Romantic hits have usually grossed a lot of money at the box office, as they have universal charm and appeal, and people love to go for repeat viewing as well. The same holds true for the songs as well, which people never get tired of dedicating to their loved ones on radio FM, or music TV channels.
Even abroad, a romantic song is what draws the audiences to the concerts of boy bands like Boyzone. The most wanted requests on any request show on TV or radio are usually always the romantic hits. Whether it is a sad song or a peppy, racy dance number, you can be sure that a romantic number will find its way into the heart of millions!
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