Bollywood oldies are gold indeed! You will never grow out of Hemant Kumar’s depthful vocals (also remembered as the voice of gods), the nightingale voice of Lata Mangeshkar or the multi-dimensionality of Asha Bhosle. The classical Bollywood music of the 90s was not only melodious and deeply pleasantful to the soul but also carried with it equally beautiful lyrics. The Bollywood music of the mid and early 90s might have left us, and we may not get a fuller taste of it anymore, but the music has been kept alive by passionate and aspiring singers. So, to relive the gone moments, let’s listen to some of these classical Bollywood music covers: 

Jane Woh Kaise by Aditi Chakraborty

Jane Woh Kaise Log The is a timeless music by the great Hemanta Mukherjee, or commonly known as Hemant Kumar. A song about loss and longing, Jane Woh Kaise Log, has always maintained its grip on our hearts. Aditi Chakraborty adds magic to the song with her sincere and beautiful vocals. The music video, along with Aditi Chakraborty’s nightingale voice, is the perfect rendition of the classical Bollywood music. 

Aaj Jaane ki Zidd Na Karo by Melissa Srivastava

Asha Bhosle’s singing career has been on and striving for almost eight decades. Her song Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo is just one of many of her brilliant talents. Melissa Srivastava’s divine voice and singing pays a hundred percent justice to Asha Bhosle’s song. Melissa Srivastava sings and while also playing the guitar, making this music cover a must listen for all the classical Bollywood music enthusiasts. 

Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat by Prasoon Verma

Kishore Kumar’s versatile vocals made him sing in a plethora of genres, and in different voices. Prasoon Verma delivers a reprised version of Kishore Da’s Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat. The music cover is so raw and alluring, and reminds one of Kishore Da’s brilliancy. Prasoon Verma’s deep vocals do a complete justice to this song!

Kahi Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye by Rahul Deshpande

Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye Song from the Anand album is voiced by the famous singer Mukesh. Rahul Deshpande delivers an unplugged version of this. Rahul Desphande mentions in his music cover that this was his first attempt at covering a song by Mukesh ji and what an astoundingly beautiful first attempt it was! The great Mukesh was truly the voice of the millennium. His contribution to classical Bollywood music is unmeasured. Rahul Deshpande’s music cover is one way to relive Mukesh’s songs. 

Listen to the melody here.

Music is addictive. And for one who sings, it’s like medicine. Their passion can only be met by singing. Here are some artists who create opportunities, follow passion and find their space in this competitive world. Age doesn’t matter; gender doesn’t, but talent and sincerity matters. The world has become quite receptive to artists of the ever-growing social media like YouTube.

Notes and Nostalgia by Advika

Gangubai Kathiawadi directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali has already been on the hitlist with beautiful songs. Entertainers from all parts of the country groove to the song Meri Jaan is now sung by Advika from a YouTube Channel called Notes and Nostalgia. With the high pitch notes and the husky voice, Advika totally nailed it. Her expressions are absolutely priceless. Her rendition of Halamati Habibo from the Beast movie is also great to watch. Advika sings Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi from Ashiqui 2 and captivates the viewers with utmost confidence.

Shouvik Saha Official

One more artist attempting another song from the same movie Gangubai Kathiawadi. A song that was molded with Archana Gore’s songs, Huma Qureshi’s expressions- Shikhayat. Shouvik Saha is a singer, writer, composer music producer, and professional dance choreographer. He was top 32 in Super Singer Season 3. His magical voice takes the listener to a higher level. Aashiyan cover song from Barfi is one of his best.

Alok Santhosh

When KGF Chapter 2 was released, it was a mark on the history of filmmaking. The craft was one of the masterpieces in the Indian commercial movie industry. The song Mehabooba is on the repeat list of many music lovers. Alok Santhosh is an upcoming singer who has beautifully sung the Malayalam version of this epic melody. The song is shot outdoors by Anand Ajesh Photography. Akhil Elapunkal perfectly does the background score. His voice is soothing and listening to it may let you find peace.

Unwind with Nimish

Nimish Shrivastava is an IIT graduate, entrepreneur, and co-founder of companies like Banyan Tree and Kuppa Tea. His busy schedule has never left him to leave his passion for singing. Creating a YouTube Channel in 2009 named Unwind with Nimish, it has released 7 videos till 2022. But his voice stands unique and wonderful. He has given tribute to Krishnakumar Kunnath Hum Rahe ha na rahe Kal. Meri Sanson Mein Basa Hai’s cover song by Nimish is beautiful and amazingly tender.

No talent can ever fade away. If it’s inside us, it can force us to nurture it. Sometimes, we get to have only one option but to plant it, grow it and reap fruits out of it. This gives us the best possible peace and satisfaction. Drum covers are now trending in YouTube to uplift the artists and it also gives us a chance to see such thriving talents. Many are in the nascent stages of forming music bands. With the right camera, editing equipment, and luring skills, more opportunities are waiting for our upcoming talents to enhance their own life, and by listening to them, ours too. Here are a few people who followed their passion and worked for it.

Jakestrum Drums

Ra One was a Hindi superhero movie starring Sharukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor. The song Bhare Naina from the movie was so impressively executed by Nandini Srikar. Now, this soothing melody is been sung by  Archisha and Kartik. The background score is pure drums played by Jakestrum Drums. This epic drum cover gives everyone goosebumps and they are watching it repeatedly. The camera angles shooting the visuals capture the beauty of playing the drum.

Dr. Drummer

Dr. Drummer has come up with a drum cover Bijlee Bijlee. The viewers have gone crazy over the cover song. Already, the original Punjabi album by Harrdy Sandhu and Palak Tiwari is a hit with many millions of viewers. Within 2 years, this YouTube Channel has received lots of subscribers and viewers. This channel aims to help drum beginners by giving tips, tutorials, and drum hacks. He began the journey of drumming due to an incident that happened during his school time. He wants to pursue a better life ahead following his passion.

Parth Saini

Imran Hashmi is famous for his roles in all-time magical melodies of Bollywood. Adaat song from the Hindi album Kalyug sung by Atif Aslam is still in the hearts of 90s kids. The song has allured the kids to learn musical instruments. Now the outstanding drumming skills engaging with the cover song by Parth Saini are here to captivate the viewers. The brilliant beats take care of the song’s beauty. The views have gone crazy over this excellent drum cover of Adaat. His Shark Tank India music played on Piano is also a hit song on his part. He is also a music composer wanting to pursue the art of music.

Tarun Donny

Gangubai Kathiawadi has already been on the chart of music and dance covers. The Hindi movie starring Alia Bhatt has great songs. YouTube has seen many showcasing their dance and music cover performances mostly winning the hearts of many viewers. Now, Tarun Donny has come up with the drum cover of Meri Jaan. More than the playing, one could see him enjoying the beats though.

Music is the food of the soul. Exploring Indie Music Artists has become a treasured activity, because there cannot ever be enough music. Taking a step away from mainstream music into the sphere of the lesser known musical compositions will expose you to a heavenly space. Music is often the second human language through which we’re best able to describe our feelings. Music is also like a pair of ears who listen to us, because oftentimes, they become our comfort zones, some melodies who understand us when no one does. 

Here are some beautiful original musical compositions

Kahaani (Duet) – When Chai Met Toast feat. Pavithra Chari 

Kahaani is an original musical composition by the Kochi band ‘When Chai Met Toast’ featuring Pavithra Chari. Kahaani will bring you both heartfelt and heartbreaking feelings. A song on the harsh realities of love, lyricist Ankur Tewari, has brought the spotlight to the bitter acceptance one has to make when love doesn’t fall into your favor. The melodies accompanied by the soothing voices will engulf you and make you experience a raw pleasure. 

Dhalti Rahe – Twin Strings 

Twin Strings is a four member band. Dhalti Rahe is one of their many original musical compositions. Dhalti Rahe is a sweet and charming song about the very first butterflies you feel while falling in love with someone. Very precisely and honestly, the lyrics and the melody of the song do justice to the very first sparks one experiences in love. Listening to this original by Twin Strings will have you smiling and happy in an instant. 

Tu Jaanda Ae – Madhur Sharma

For Punjabi songs enthusiasts, Tu Jaanda Ae is like a treasure offered by Madhur Sharma. Accompanied by his floating and smooth voice, the song and music is a breath of fresh air. Tu Jaanda Ae is a beautiful expression of love presented through this hypnotizing musical composition. The heartwarming lyrics are penned by Sagar.

Meri Baaton Mein Tu – Anuv Jain

Anuv Jain is everyone’s favourite singer-songwriter. Anuv Jain’s 8th single, ‘Meri Baaton Mein Tu’ is a song dripped in the pains of a naïve heartbreak. Meri Baaton Mein Tu is a song 10 years in the making. Anuv Jain has great artistry over song writing. He uses deep imagery and the perfect words to spell out the incomprehensible feelings into distinct recognisable pictures. Anuv Jain’s melodious voice is like the perfect puzzle piece to his songwriting and musical compositions. Meri Baaton Mein Tu will truly mesmerize you!

Arijit Singh has always been the idol of many music lovers. His voice is soothing and also somewhat brings a kind of refreshment to our ears. His song Chhod Diya from the movie Bazaar starring Saif Ali Khan, released in 2018, has now got the voice of JalRaj. The two independent songwriters and musicians Jalaj and Rajat, popularly called JalRaj, use their divine voices to sing Chhod Diya winning many hearts. With millions of subscribers, JalRaj has never failed to impress the audience This time his voice gracefully radiates the emotions of the song that is to let go of the love.

Sufi songs are heart-touching and help us find peace and dissolve us in bliss. Qawwali is a kind of Sufi devotional music. Referred to as Shehenshah-e-Qawwali (the Kings of Kings of Qawwali) Ustad Nusrat Ali Khan is one of the greatest Qawwali singers. Kehna Galat Galat and Ye Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai are epic Sufi songs by this legend. This has been recovered by Madhur Sharma and his team with Acoustic Guitar played by Britto KC, Harmonium by Chirag Soni, Tabla by Adil Khan, Dholak by Pulkeet Kakkad, and Bass by Swapnil Tare. The background gives a historical and devotional experience. There is always a curing nature in Sufi music. Madhur Sharma efficiently transfers the peace in it to the viewers. The mesmerizing voice of Madhur and the chorus by the team plunges every viewer into deep emotions filled with serenity and harmony.

Neha Barua has come up with yet another cover song Kahaani, from the movie Laal Singh Chaddha -a movie to be released on 11^th August 2022 BY Amir Khan Productions. Sung by Mohan Kannan the song and considered the heart and soul of the movie, has become popular already. The female version is been tried by Neha. The cover song arrived within just 4 days. Her beautiful expressions also let us feel the emotions behind the song. It asks about life and its interpretations by Man. For anyone who wants to feel the ‘freedom without any strings attached, the lyrics are going to be one for that.