Bollywood Songs Inspired From Western Numbers

Well, songs are not just about lyrics, they are sentiments that capture our souls. The moment we hear them, our heart is set on fire in such a way that we keep on playing a lovable track on repeated mode. However, you will be surprised to learn how the soundtracks of many popular Bollywood songs exhibiting true Indian feelings are inspired from English songs. To know about these tracks continue reading.

Some of our favourite Hindi songs inspired by English ones are:

1. Jab Koi Baat Bigad Jaaye

The moment we come across this song of movie 'Jurm' , sensational goosebumps can be felt all over our skin. Words of this melodious romantic song are a love anthem for the couples truly in love with each other. Lines such as “Ho chandni jab tak raat, deta hai har koi sath” are absolutely breath-taking and pure. Music is by Rajesh Roshan. Do you know where we got this song from? Yes, inspiration for this mellifluous song is “Five Hundred Miles” by Justin Timberlake, Stark Sands and Carey Mulligan. Trust us this English version will take you to the land of fantasy, far away from monotonous life, into the realms of your dreams. The song says:

“If you missed the train I'm on You will know that I am gone You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles.”

2. Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko

Generations have passed, but old 90's songs have an everlasting impact on our minds. To us, each of these songs acts as a mentor, by providing us insights into the deep thoughts of its lyricist. This soft song is picturised in one of the most profound movies “Yaadon Ki Barat”. Music is by RD Burman. Interestingly, to our surprise, the rhythm and blues of this song are inspired from “if its Tuesday this must be Belgium” by Walter Scharf (1969). Words of this English song go thus:

“If it's Tuesday this must be Belgium If it's Wednesday this must be Rome If it's Thursday this must be Montreal.”

3. Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle

This heartwarming song is taken from the movie “Aa Gale Lag Jaa” (1973). Music is by the famous composer RD Burman. Moreover, it has been inspired by “The Yellow Rose of Texas” an American folk song dated back to 1858 by Mitch Miller (1955). The song goes something like this:

“There's a yellow rose in Texas that I am gonna see No other soldier knows her, no soldier only me She cried so when I left her, it like to broke my heart And if I ever find her we never more will part.”

4. Yeh Hai Bombay Meri Jaan

This lovely song depicts the challenges faced by common man in the bylanes of Mumbai, the erstwhile Bombay. Music is by O.P. Nayyar from the movie C.I.D (1956). The music itself is worth praising for its picturesque lyrics. Moreover, this song happily conveys “Ae dil hai mushkil jeena yahaan, zara hatt ke, zara bach ke, yeh hai Bombay meri Jaan”. Additionally, it has been taken from original English song “Oh My Darling, Clementine”. The lyrics of this song will take you to another level of enjoyment:

“In a cavern, in a canyon, Excavating for a mine, Lived a miner, and his daughter Clementine.”

5. Tumse Milke Aisa Laga

So, whenever it comes to long lasting relationship, one can't get enough of this song. This music by RD Burman will take you back to the sight of true lovers, who believe in making promises and fulfilling them. For every girl to discover a true partner is a dream come true. The lyrics of this song state: “Tumse milke aisa laga, armaan hue pure dil ke, teri meri teri ek jaan ha, saath tera rahenga saada” from the movie Parinda (1989). What a surprise, our Hindi film music was inspired from “When I Need You” by Albert Hammond (1976), an English song, before the production of this evergreen track. The song goes:

“When I need you, I just close my eyes and I'm with you And all that I so wanna give you It's only a heartbeat away.”

6. Aye Dil Laya Hai Bahaar

The moment we come across this song, our heart throbs with memories and moments we share with our loved ones. This song composed by Rajesh Roshan itself is a sort of a lyrical ballad which helps us to revive innocence. Picked from the movie “Kya Kehna, 2000”, it was taken originally from the English song “oh!Carol” by Neil Sedaka. The lyrics say:

“Oh Carol, I am but a fool Darling I Love though you treat me cruel You hurt me and make me cry.”

7. Saala Main Toh Sahab Ban Gaya

This song from the movie Sagina, 1974, is a favourite of all age groups. The music of this song by SD Burman will make you dance with abandon, while its funky lyrics will sway away all negative thoughts crossing your mind for the time being. To our surprise, this Bollywood song is an inspiration from “Chella lla” by Vincenzo Di Paola and Sandro Taccani in 1956. Well, do you know that the inspiration behind this song was Renato Carosone? The song in Italian language goes:

“St'ammore me teneva 'ncantenato ma ho detto basta e me so' liberato”

8. Tip Tip Barsa Pani

Movie “Mohra” released in 1994 and instantly became famous for its songs all across the country. This song “Tip Tip Barsa Pani”, composed by Viju Shah, is such a romantic song played not only at pool parties and functions but also at discs or night-outs with loved ones. It was inspired by “Roll Down Di Rubber Man” by Dr. Alban. The lyrics of this song are:

“Awilla Willa Willa Hey It's me mi are the run master It's me galan galan galan it's me Me are the dentist It's me”

9. Kaun Hai Jo Sapnon Mein Aaya

This melodious track from movie “Jhuk Gaya Aasman” (1968) whose prominent starcast included Rajendra Kumar and Saira Banu is interestingly copied from the English song “Who makes my heartbeat like thunder” by Elvis Presley. And here are the lyrics:

“Who makes my heartbeat like thunder Who makes my temperature high”

10. Dheere Dheere Se

This mellifluous song based on the commitment of two lovers inspires youth throughout the country. Interestingly, this love melody is taken from the movie “Aashiqui” released in 1990. Mmusic is by Nadeem Shravan. To our shock, it was copied from the English track “Come into my life” by Joyce Sims (1987). The song says:

“Come into my life I got so much love to show you Come into my life, boy I adore you”

The list of copied songs is endless. All we can say is that songs we have mentioned above are the most loved ones. And they are known to be evergreen; no matter how many generations pass, but their tunes and melodies will always stay in our heart.