

Lakhon Ka Sawan Jaye – Roti, Kapda Aur Makan – 1974 Communication happens via radio – Bharat Bhushan or should I say Mohd Rafi sings at the radio station and Madhubala recreates the moments with her expressions. Just 2 frames and no rain, but each word of poetry is about meeting the beloved on a rainy stormy night and the detailed description of each moment spent together. Zindagi Bhar Nahi Bhoolegi Wo Barsat Ki Raat 1960

Lata Mangeshkar sings to the melody of Salil Chaudhary. A very subtle song where rain falls on leaves, on roads, and from the rooftops.

Sadhana stands in her balcony looking at the rain, thinking of her beloved and talking to him, telling him the rains have come filling the heart with love. This black & white rain song takes you back to some realistic rainy days. It is the joy of first rains that you see when you see this eternal song in black & white. Raj Kapoor in his trademark style jumps around as women pull dry clothes from the clothesline, people pull out umbrellas and run for shelter. Mukesh sings this fun song to celebrate the joy of rains on music by Kalyanji Anandji. You cannot but admire the music by S D Burman. You just get a glimpse of the girl the whole focus is on Kishore Kumar the mechanic who can play music with his tools. There is no rain in this song except the rain-soaked Madhubala who has inspired the song, This rain song is all about a rain-soaked girl out alone at night. This is a classic Kishore Kumar song with all his madness. Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si – Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi 1958 Sharing these songs that I have enjoyed over the years.
