Happy birthday Amitabh Bachchan: 10 Big B songs you need on your playlist right now

On the occasion of Amitabh Bachchan's 77th birthday, we have his ten best songs that you can include in your playlist.

List of Amitabh Bachchan's 10 songs
List of Amitabh Bachchan's 10 songs

To dig out just 10 songs, out of a long list of Amitabh Bachchan's most iconic numbers, is actually tougher than it seems. From Khaike Paan Banaras Wala (Don), Rang Barse (Silsila), Jumma Chumma (Hum), Shava Shava (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham), Bachchan has given us numerous tracks to groove to in a career spanning five decades. Yes, his performances are brilliant, but watching this 6-feet-two-inches, tall, lean man break into his signature step in those bell-bottoms back in the 70s, was nothing short of a treat to cinephiles.

Decades rolled, Big B stepped out of the angry young man image and stepped into other shoes. But even at 77, watching him dance will make you get on the dance floor yourself. Today, on his 77th birthday, we bring you a list of 10 must-play songs of Amitabh Bachchan.

1: Khaike Paan Banaras Wala (Don)

Who can forget Big B and his co-star Zeenat Aman grooving to this iconic dance number, Khaike Paan Banaras Wala, from the 1978 film, Don? Many of us don't know that this song was not supposed to be a part of Don, but it was later included in its soundtrack. We aren't saying it, Bachchan had himself shred this trivia on Twitter. And Kishore Kumar's outstanding playback singing makes it our favourite song.

2: Rang Barse (Silsila)

Rang Barse, picturised on Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bhaduri (now Bachchan) and Sanjeev Kumar, stands out because of Amitabh and Rekha's chemistry. They are seen playing with gulaal on the occasion of Holi, and his baritone voice in Rang Barse adds a flavour that we just can't seem to get over even after so many years. No wonder Rang Barse has become a Holi anthem of sorts!

3: Jumma Chumma (Hum)

"Arre O Jumma, meri jaaneman, Baahar nikal, aaj Jumma hai...." We know how impossible it is to not lip-sync or stop yourself from imitating its signature step when you hear this song, right? Amitabh shared screen space with actress Kimi Katkar in the song and it still remains one of his most popular ones. If you think Big B had himself sung Jumma Chumma, you are wrong. It was, in fact, sung by Sudesh Bhosle. Of course, you couldn't tell the difference because such is the similarity in both their voices.

4: Shava Shava (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)

It was actually a treat for cinephiles as this song from the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham featured two of Hindi cinema's superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, grooving together for the first time. And the credit goes to director Karan Johar. The song also featured Rani Mukerji.

5: Pag Ghunghroo (Namak Halaal)

Remember when Amitabh couldn't stop being super cool in a white sherwani and pink turban for the song, Pag Ghunghroo? His quirky dance steps and Kishore Da's melodious voice made it a classic. The song also featured Smita Patil.

6: Apni Toh Jaise Taise (Laawaris)

Before Akshay Kumar remixed it in Housefull, Amitabh Bachchan immortalised Apni Toh Jaise Taise in Laawaris. The peppy beats make it a party favourite, even after four decades.

7: Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina (Abhimaan)

Abhimaan's song, Tere Mere Milan Ki Yeh Raina has its own place in our hearts, mainly because of SD Burman's composition and the emotional moment Amitabh and Jaya shares in it. And then there are the lyrics, which soothes our inner self.

8: Main Yahan Tu Wahan (Baghban)

If you are in a long-distance relationship, Main Yahan Tu Wahan will send chills down your spine and will force you to immediately call your partner. Such is the power of its lyrics. Amitabh and his on-screen wife Hema Malini in the film Baghban, who are separated from each other because of their children, miss each other and the only way they can express is through phone calls.

9: Kajra Re (Bunty Aur Babli)

A song which brought Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai (now Bachchan) together is Kajra Re from the film Bunty Aur Babli. Alisha Chinai, Shankar Mahadevan and Javed Ali were the playback singers of Kajra Re. It was penned by Gulzar. Kajra Re is still one of the most iconic item songs in Bollywood. Reason? Aishwarya's moves and Big B and Junior Bachchan's camaraderie.

10: Yeh Dosti (Sholay)

Nothing celebrates friendship quite like Yeh Dosti Hum Nahin Todenge, from the classic, Sholay (1975). Picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, this song introduced us to the concept of 'brother from another mother'! Friendship goals, right?

Now, go to YouTube and create an Amitabh Bachchan playlist for yourself, on his 77th birthday.

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