An Indian song in Telugu (the language spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh), "Appudo Ippudo Eppudo" is a romantic love song. The song features in the 1996 movie "Bommarillu," translated as "A Dollhouse," and is sung by the actor Siddharth, a well-known star of Indian cinema. The film is often reviewed with high scores and has been described as having characters that are charming, elegant and angelic, according to the website Idle Brain.
"Hum Tumhe Chaahte Hain" is considered by some to be the best Indian song of all time, as explained by Made Man. The song is from the 1980 film, "Qurbani" and translates as "sacrifice." It has particularly passionate and beautiful lyrics that tie the storyline of the song together, making it memorable.
Created in 2001 and directed by Mira Nair, "Monsoon Wedding" is a romantic comedy drama depicting extravagant and traditional Punjab weddings. The cinematography is presented beautifully, as described by The Indians Abroad. The film won the Golden Lion award and a Golden Globe nomination and was so well received that a musical is currently being developed for Broadway in 2011. Mira Nair has made many other acclaimed movies including "Still, The Children Are Here", "Mississippi Masala" and "So Far From India."
Released in 1995, "Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" is one of the most romantic Indian films of all time. It has won several awards including the National Award in India for Best Story and the music is especially melodic and romantic, composed by Jatin Lalit, as described by The Internet Movie Database. Shahrukh Khan gives a superb performance as the lead character Raj.
"Main Aur Mrs Khanna" is another example. It boasts a star-studded cast including Salman Khan. The music for the movie has songs like "Don't Say Alvida," which is a beautiful composition that is sure to tug at your heartstrings, according to Hindi Movie Songs. The same song has also been recreated with a more melancholy quality by singer Shreya Ghoshal for people looking for something even more emotionally charged.
A.R. Rahman is a contemporary music writer and singer who creates exceptional quality, modern Indian music. His work is melodious, romantic, easy to listen to and popular. He produced the score for the hit movie "Slumdog Millionaire", according to his website. He began composing at a young age and has since toured across the world promoting his work. Over 150 million copies of his music have been sold to date.
"Vande Mattram" is considered a great album, but there is a long list to choose from. His music and contribution to the arts led him to be included in Time Magazine's Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.