MUMBAI: Cinema continues to be an integral part of our lives, weaving tales of romance, action, drama and more. As fans of Hindi cinema, we often revisit classic Bollywood films, which not only entertain us with their narratives but also with their timeless music and lyrics. Music holds a great role in Indian cinema and today, we delve into some of the most iconic song verses that have truly touched our hearts. From ‘Dekha Tenu Pehli Pehli Baar Ve’ from ‘Say “Shava Shava to ‘Tujhse Milna Purani Dilli Main’ from the sensational hit ‘Kajra Re’, we list down five verses worthy of a full song. Take a look:

1. ‘Dekha Tenu Pehli Pehli Baar Ve’ ( ‘Say Shava Shava”) - Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

One of the most iconic and loved Hindi films of all time, ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...’ enthralled audiences with its star power, touching narrative, blockbuster songs and extraordinary performances. Offering a perfect playlist ranging from dance to emotional and romantic, the film’s music is still a go-to for fans when they want to enjoy good old early 2000s music. ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...’s popular song ‘Say “Shava Shava”’ had everyone dancing to its tunes while also touching hearts with its memorable verse ‘Dekha Tenu Pehli Pehli Baar Ve’. It’s been 23 years, yet this beautiful verse continues to be cherished by all Bollywood fans who have sung along to it countless times. Incorporating this verse into a full song would be truly special.

2. Tujhse Milna Purani Dilli Mein’ - (Kajra Re) -Bunty Aur Babli

A viral hit and one of Hindi cinema’s biggest dance numbers, ‘Kajra Re’ starring Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from ‘Bunty Aur Babli’ was loved for its catchy beats and incredible lyrics. Composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, written by Gulzar and sung by Alisha Chinoy, Shankar Mahadevan and Javed Ali, the song’s verse ‘tujhse milna purani Dilli mein, chhod aaye nishani Dilli mein’ remains iconic, often referenced when love and the city of Delhi are mentioned together. It would be fascinating to see these Gulzar lyrics and verses evolve into a complete song.

3. ‘Mehfil mein teri hum naa rahe jo, Gham toh nahi hai’ (Channa Mereya) - Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Love and heartbreak resonate deeply with many and ‘Channa Mereya’ from ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ remains a favorite on playlists with its moving lyrics. Penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, composed by Pritam and sung by Arijit Singh, this heartbreak anthem’s iconic verse, ‘Mehfil mein teri hum naa rahe jo, Gham toh nahi hai’ has found its special place in the hearts of music lovers. With many still wishing for the verse to evolve into a full-fledged song, its popularity remains undeniable.

4. ‘Aadha Sa Vaada Kabhi, Aadhe Se Zyada Kabhi’ (Tum Se Hi) - Jab We Met

The widely loved romantic ballad ‘Tum Se Hi’ from the Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer ‘Jab We Met’ is known as one of the most timeless love songs of the new age Hindi cinema. Released in 2007, the song was penned by Irshad Kamil, sung by Mohit Chauhan and composed by Pritam. Its verse, ‘Aadha Sa Vaada Kabhi, Aadhe Se Zyada Kabhi, Jee chahe kar loon is tarah wafa ka’ has garnered immense popularity and continues to charm fans to this day. It's truly a masterpiece in its own right.

5. ‘Manga jo mera hai, Jata kya tera hai’ (Ajj Din Chadheya) - Love Aaj Kal

A beautiful love song, ‘Ajj Din Chadheya’ from the 2009 film ‘Love Aaj Kal’ is composed by Pritam, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil and sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Remembered as one of the ultimate fan favorites, ‘Ajj Din Chadheya’s’ verse, ‘Manga jo mera hai, Jata kya tera hai, Mene kaun si Tujhse Jannat manga li’ not only resonated with audiences in India but also with music lovers worldwide. The verse indeed deserves to be turned into a song and would make for a sweet romantic ballad.

6. ‘Musafir main bhatka tu mera Savera (Kalank Title Track)

Another beautiful number from the period romantic drama ‘Kalank’, its title track went on to become one of the most popular romantic songs of 2019. Sung by Arijit Singh, composed by Pritam and written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the song’s verse ‘Musafir main bhatka, tu mera basera’ echoed in the hearts of fans worldwide and continues to be a favorite. Ain’t no denying that this verse would make for a great song.