MUMBAI: Old is indeed gold. Quite regularly, the songs from the 60s, 70s or the 80s era resurface with a twist. New age music directors are no longer afraid of taking risks when it comes to borrowing music from the old school and reworking on it. Here is a list of 10 amazing old songs that have been remixed with a twist:
We have Amit Trivedi topping the chart for pulling the ‘best old wine in a new bottle’ phrase in most unique and refreshing ways.
Jata Kaha Hai Deewane (Fifi) – Bombay Velvet
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The original track is from the movie C.I.D (1956).
Mere Humsafar- All Is Well
Mithoon justifies the melodious romantic number from the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) by his equally soothing song.
Har Kisi Ko Nahi Milta – Boss
An upbeat song inspired from the movie Janbaaz, the remixed version is a catchy one in the list. With a spin in the music, this is a song no less than the original melody.
Aaj Phir Tum pe- Hate Story 2
Arijit Singh and Samira Koppikar sang the recycled version of this sensuous number for Hate Story 2, while Pankaj Udhas, Anuradha Paudwal had sung the original version for the movie Dayavan (1988).
Hai Apna Dil- The Xpose
Whether it’s the music, or the singing or the lyrics, this song from the movie Solva Saal (1958) is one of a kind. Himesh Reshamiya and Honey Singh’s experiment with the remixed versionnsong is worth the risk taking.
Hungama- Queen
The peppy number with Amit Trivedi’s vivacious music can make anyone dance. The older version is from the movie Anhonee (1973) with music by the versatile music director duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Dheere Dheere Video Song- Yo Yo Honey Singh
How can one forget the songs of Aashiqui (1990)? There is hardly any song from the movie that has not been loved. The current version comes straight from Yo Yo Honey Singh featuring Hrithik Roshan and Sonam Kapoor and is a treat for the ears.
Dum Maro Dum- Title Track
Though it is difficult to convert any of the R.D Burman songs with a new musical face, the title track from Dum Maro Dum is something we can’t ignore humming or tapping a foot on.
Tere Bina Zindagi se Video Song- Sanam Puri
Sanam Puri is no doubt coming up with variety of songs. He especially prefers redoing the old compositions in a fine style. He has maintained the quality of the original song from the movie Aandhi (1975).
Tumhe Apna Banane Ka- Hate Story 3
A little twist in lyrics and music did quite a good job to this song. Originally sung by Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal and written by the lyricist Sameer, the remixed version’s singers are Armaan Malik and Neeti Mohan.
