2000 was a good year for both Bollywood and Hindi Pop music. Some of these top Bollywood songs from 2000 shaped our adolescent lives. They made us sing our hearts out and dance like nobody’s watching. And while these iconic hits can still be found on our playlists, it’s hard to imagine that it’s already been 20 years since they were released.
Feeling old yet? We sure do.
Let’s take a trip down the memory lane and re-live some of the best songs of 2000 that will be turning 20 this year.
1. Nachenge Saari Raat — Stereo Nation
A remake of the song was released just last year. Originally, it released as a part of the album Slave II Fusion by Stereo Nation in 2000 which on to become one of his biggest hits and one of the best Hindi pop songs of 2000.
2. Ek Pal Ka Jeena — Kaho Na… Pyaar Hai
Remember Hrithik’s signature step? It was 20 years ago. The movie made a Guinness World Record by winning the most number of awards and was also Hrithik Roshan’s debut movie.
3. Lift Kara Dey — Adnan Sami
Featuring Govinda, this is one of Adnan Sami’s most famous songs. This was a fun track that nobody could stop humming in those days.
4. Tanha Dil — Shaan
One of the most successful songs by Shaan, Tanha Dil won the MTV Asia Music Award for Best Solo Album. Singles anthem, don’t you think?
5. Maaeri — Euphoria
Maaeri was a part of Indian Pop pioneers, Euphoria’s, second album “Phir Dhoom“. They also have hits like Kabhi Aana Tu Meri Gali and Dhoom Pichak Dhoom credited to their name.
6. Piya Basanti Re — Ustad Sultan Khan
Sung by K.S. Chitra and Ustad Sultan Khan, Piya Basanti is a soul-stirring song that we go back to even today.
7. Humko Humise Chura Lo — Mohabbatein
Maple leaves, a violin and Shahrukh Khan as the music guru. This movie had many wonderful songs to which we can still tap our feet. It also marked the debut of Uday Chopra.
Bonus: Check out these 10 songs and movies from the 90s that will make you nostalgic.
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