The Top 25 Rain Songs In Bollywood

  Monsoon in movies spells magic, romance, intensity, drama or poetry. Its interpretation varies from context to context resulting in assorted vistas and multiple dimensions of the same. This incredible variety makes it one of the most breathtaking props of storytelling or to showcase the larger-than-life component of cinema.
In Hindi films, soundtrack conveys a significant chunk of the script and that's why rain songs capturing the essence of downpour-triggered delight or distress is its most recognised form. Fortunately the marvels of monsoon aren't limited to celluloid and with every passing season, movie buffs rejoice in connecting to their favourite songs of this particular genre.

But since music is all about preference and perception, here's a list of my 25 most favourite rain songs of Bollywood. Go ahead and post yours.
Pyaar hua iqraar hua, Shree 420 (1955)
Music: Shankar-Jaikishen
Lyrics: Shailendra

An unforgettable imagery of Raj Kapoor and Nargis in pouring rain, sharing an umbrella and a promise of eternal togetherness, ensures not a single monsoon passes without summoning this classic melody.

Image: Raj Kapoor and Nargis in Shree 420