100 Best Bollywood Rock Songs
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As Bollywood changes, more Western influences are making their way into the industry. Below you'll find the very best rock songs that Bollywood has to offer.
While rock music has been popular in most parts of the world for many years, the genre has only recently made its way into Hindi films. In the past, Bollywood films have showcased traditional Indian classical music. However, in recent decades, Bollywood has embraced more western genres. This article showcases the very best rock songs the industry has to offer.
Top 10 Best Bollywood Rock Songs
- “Nadaan Parinde”—Rockstar
- “Tum Ho Toh”—Rock On!!
- “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”—Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- “Mitwa”—Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
- “Kabira”—Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
- “Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai”—Gangster
- “Main Khudha”—Paanch
- “Oh Meri Jaan”—Life in a…Metro
- “Sunn Raha Hai”—Aashiqui 2
- “Dooriyan”—Love Aaj Kal
What Are Bollywood Rock Songs?
Bollywood rock songs blend a diverse number of Indian sounds with Western rock influences. This phenomenon began to emerge at the end of the ‘90s. This slick guitar-oriented sound has become common in modern Bollywood films. Since the year 2000, a number of Hindi films have blended influences from rock genres with Eastern scales to create unique sounds.
Best Bollywood Rock Songs #11—20
11. “Bekhayali”—Kabir Singh
12. “Sadda Haq”—Rockstar
13. “Kalank”—Kalank
14. “Bheegi Bheegi”—Gangster
15. “Yaaron”—Rockford
16. “Saadi Galli Aaja”—Nautanki Saala!
17. “Zara Sa”—Jannat
18. “Dhunki”—Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
19. “Bhaag D.K. Bose”—Delhi Belly
20. “The Hook Up Song”—Student of the Year 2
Rock Music in Bollywood
The Sufi rock movement has become rather popular in mainstream Bollywood. Rock compositions based on Sufi themes have become exceedingly popular with youth. A number of young music directors have redefined the norms of musical structure in Bollywood. This new league of music directors have crafted a unique rock sound by blending influences from diverse genres. Bollywood rock music truly has a unique identity, often using acoustic instruments and Indian percussive patterns.
Best Bollywood Rock Songs #21—40
21. “Pehli Nazar Mein”—Race
22. “Jaago”—Rock On 2
23. “Khamoshiyan”—Khamoshiyan
24. “Zinda”—Bharat
25. “Garaj Baras”—Paap
26. “Zaroorat”—Ek Villain
27. “Woh Din”—Chhichhore
28. “Bandeh”—Indian Ocean
29. “Tum Hi Ho”—Aashiqui 2
30. “Jo Bhi Main”—Rockstar
31. “Tum Mile”—Tum Mile
32. “Bulleya”—Aye Dil Hai Mushkil
33. “Dooriyan Bhi Hain Zaroori”—Break Ke Baad
34. “Tum Hi Aana”—Marjaavan
35. “Yeh Hai Meri Kahani”—Zinda
36. “Tujhko Jo Paaya”—Crook
37. “Rock On”—Rock On!!
38. “Dil Tu Hi Bataa”—Krrish 3
39. “Jeena Jeena”—Badlapur
40. “Tera Hone Laga Hoon”—Ajab Prek Ki Ghazab Kahani
Bollywood Rock Ballads and Rock Love Songs
Rock ballads have become popular in Bollywood romance films. A number of youth-oriented films showcase these riff-laden rock songs in exciting ways. Aside from their complex instrumentation, these songs also have some thought-provoking lyrics that heighten the emotional intensity in these Hindi films. These songs sometimes blend the improvisational elements of Indian classical music with the power chords and distorted guitar that is more common in American rock music. In fact, a number of young, classically trained Hindustani singers showcase their exceptional vocal ranges in these Sufi rock songs. The gut-wrenching emotion in Hindi rock songs appeals to a wide range of audiences not only in the Indian subcontinent, but also in the U.S. and Europe.
Best Bollywood Rock Songs #41—60
41. “Khalbali”—Rang De Basanti
42. “Kaise Hua”—Kabir Singh
43. “Dhuaan”—Fugly
44. “Chhil Gaye Naina”—NH10
45. “Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga”—Half Girlfriend
46. “Le Ja Tu Mujhe”—F.A.L.T.U.
47. “Pareshaan”—Ishaqzaade
48. “Ke Bin Tere Jeena Nahi”—Aggar
49. “Alvida”—Life in a…Metro
50. “Challa”—Jab Tak Hai Jaan
51. “Be Intehaan”—Race 2
52. “Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage”—Kabir Singh
53. “Woh Lamhe Woh Baatein”—Zeher
54. “Socha Hai”—Rock On!!
55. “Main Kya Karoon”—Barfi
56. “Toota Jo Kabhi Tara”—A Flying Jatt
57. “Aao Na”—Haider
58. “Teri Meri Kahani”—Gabbar Is Back
59. “Har Kisi Ko”—Boss
60. “Kurbaan Hua”—Kurbaan
Lyrics and Themes in Hindi Rock Songs
Bollywood rock songs showcase a plethora of emotions. A number of songs from Hindi films are filled with angsty lyrical themes, which have become popular with youth. Dark and thematic concepts have become hugely popular in Hindi rock songs. Some Sufi rock songs, which tend to have more thought-provoking lyrics, have gained cult followings around the globe.
While Bollywood rock songs have only recently become popular, these songs have had a global impact on the genre. In the days ahead, we are going to hear many more rock songs coming out of Bollywood.
If you are a die-hard fan of Bollywood music, you'll definitely have something to say. Feel free to express yourself in the comments section.
Best Bollywood Rock Songs #61—80
61. “Ghar”—Jab Harry Met Sally
62. “Jee Karda”—Badlapur
63. “Shayrana”—Daawat-e-Ishq
64. “Beete Lamhein”—The Train
65. “Rishtey”—Life in a…Metro
66. “Sinabad the Sailor”—Rock On!!
67. “Bhula Dena”—Aashiqui 2
68. “Yeh Aaina”—Kabir Singh
69. “Aakhri Alvida”—Shootout at Lokhandwala
70. “Udja Re”—Rock On 2
71. “Give Me Some Shine”—3 Idiots
72. “Khuda Jaane”—Bachna Ae Haseeno
73. “Phir Se Ud Chala”—Rockstar
74. “Khair Mangda”—A Flying Jatt
75. “Milne Hai Mujhse Aayi”—Aashiqui 2
76. “Pehli Baar Mohabbat”—Mohit Chauhan
77. “Jeene Laga Hoon”—Ramaiya Vastavaiya
78. “Kaun Hoon Main”—Prince
79. “Baatein Kuch Ankahein Si”—Life in a…Metro
80. “Ek Toh Kum Zindagani”—Marjaavaan
Best Bollywood Rock Songs #81—100
81. “Ya Ali”—Gangster
82. “Maahi (Rock With Me)”—Raaz: The Mystery Continues
83. “In Dino”—Life in a…Metro
84. “Khairiyat”—Chhichhore
85. “Maula Tu Malik Hai”—Inkaar
86. “Khaabon Ke Parinday”—Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
87. “Pichle Saat Dino Mein”—Rock On!!
88. “Jiyein Kyun”—Dum Maaro Dum
89. “Dil Dhadakne Do”—Dil Dhadakne Do
90. “Tu Har Lamha”—Khamoshiyan
91. “Pehla Pyaar”—Kabir Singh
92. “Yaariyan”—Cocktail
93. “I Feel Good”—Anjaana Anjaani
94. “Tere Bin”—Bas Ek Pal
95. “Boond Boond”—Hate Story 4
96. “Dil Meri Na Sune”—Genius
97. “Rehna Tu”—Delhi-6
98. “Jo Bhi Main”—Rockstar
99. “Zehreelay”—Rock On!!
100. “Mere Bina”—Crook
Other Notable Bollywood Rock Songs
- “Tu Jaane Na”—Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
- “Haan Tu Hani”—Jannat
- “Labon Ko”—Bhool Bhulaiyaa
- “Aur Ho”—Rockstar
- “Khwaishein” (Rock Version)—Calendar Girls
- “Zindagi”—The Sky Is Pink
- “Ghoom Le”—Punkh
- “Dil Dil Hai”—Saat Khoon Maaf
- “Tera Hua”—Loveyatri
- “Badalon Ki Geharayi”—Lucky Ali
- “Zinda”—Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- “Pee Loon”—Once Upon a Time in Mumbai
- “Channa Meraya”—Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- “Dooba Dooba”—Silk Route
- “Sadho Re”—Agni
- “Phir Dhoom”—Euphoria
- “Hamari Adhuri Kahani”—Hamari Adhuri Kahani
- “Bhulana Payenge Woh Din”— Ahhirann
- “Kinare”—Queen
- “Race Is on My Mind”—Race
- “Jannatein Kahan”—Jannat 2
- “Hulchul”—Qaidi Band
- “Teri Deewani”—Kailash Kher
- “Dil Ibadaat”—Tum Mile
- “Sufi”—Jai Veeru
- “Aankhon Mein”—Aryans
- “Karmah”—Punkh
- “Who Bheege Pal”—Manorama Six Feet Under
- “Maaeri”—Euphoria
- “Kandisa”—Indian Ocean
- “Dheere Dheere”—Antariksh
- “Allah Ke Bande Hasde”—Waisa Bhi Hota Hai 2
- “Insaan”—Punkh
- “Zindagi Do Pal Ki”—Kites
- “Kala Aasman”—Sifar
- “Barson Yaaron”—London Dreams
- “O’ Mama”—7 Khoon Maaf
- “Nayan Tarse”—Dev D
- “Joganiyan”—Tevar
- “Aur War Nahin”—Ahhirann
- “Saaiyan”—Kailash Kher
- “Oh Sanam”—Lucky Ali
- “Aahatein”—Agnee
- “Tanhaa”—Punkh
- “Shaitan”—Sifar
- “Pehli Baar”—Dil Dhadakne Do
- “Ma Rewa”—Indian Ocean
- “Dilruba”—Aamir
- “Sau Aasoon”—Katti Batti
- “Main Laut Aaunga”—Kaash
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