In 1971, music was the food of love and songs of life and longing filled the air.
54 years later, the music is as timeless as it is comforting.
What can be more joyous than a playlist of this golden melodies?
Sukanya Verma curates one for you.
Pyar Diwana Hota Hai from Kati Patang
Music: R D Burman. Lyrics: Anand Bakshi. Singer: Kishore Kumar
Rajesh Khanna waxes eloquent on the ways of romance on screen while Kishore Kumar paints its gorgeous picture behind it in this lilting, piano-rich beauty from R D Burman.
Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye from Anand
Music: Salil Chowdhury. Lyrics: Yogesh. Singer: Mukesh
Anand is a treasure trove of soulful numbers, every single one a gem to cherish.
The gentle melancholy and lyrical reflections of Kahin Door makes us reflect at life and its curious paradoxes like no other.
Churi Nahi Yeh Mera Dil Hai from Gambler
Music: Sachin Dev Burman. Lyrics: Neeraj. Singer: Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
The ultimate date song is high on Kishore and Lata's flirtatious exchange for Dev Saab and Zaheeda. The sheer playfulness of it has us rushing for the repeat button.
Khilte Hain Gul Yahan from Sharmeelee
Music: S D Burman. Lyrics: Neeraj. Singer: Kishore Kumar
The combination of a gorgeous Shashi Kapoor serenading a ravishing Raakhee with verse like Jheelon ke hothon pe meghon ka raag hai. Phoolon ke seene main thandi thandi aag hai.
Romance doesn't get any better than this.
Meri Jaan Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho from Anubhav
Music: Kanu Roy. Lyrics: Gulzar. Singer: Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt transports us in a delicate trance with her intoxicating rendition of Gulzar's masterful play on words in the supremely intimate Meri Jaan.
Aye Maine Kasam Li from Tere Mere Sapne
Music: S D Burman. Lyrics: Neeraj. Singers: Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar
SD's sublime melody and Neeraj's ethereal imagery (Saans teri madir madir jaise rajnigandha) is a befitting ode to a lifetime of promises.
Piya Tu Ab Toh Aaja from Caravan
Music: R D Burman. Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri. Singer: Asha Bhosle
The secret to Monica's eternal oomph can be found in sizzling Asha, scorching Helen and RD on a roll.
Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana from Andaz
Music: Shankar-Jaikishan. Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri. Singer: Kishore Kumar
There are tons of Rajesh Khanna songs for the soul but Kishoreda's inimitable yodelling and Kaka's bike vrooming fervour is one of its kind.