But still if just one song is to be chosen as the essence of comedy classic Padosan, Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey’s Jugalbandi-song Ek Chatur Naar would beat all others hollow.

Mukesh’s Dil Jalta Hai To Jalne De,Aansoo Na Baha, Fariyaad Na Kar from the film Paheli Nazar (1945) is a perfect homage to the legendary composer Anil Biswas.

C.H.Atma's privately recorded song became one of the greatest hits in post-independence era.

1963 film Bandini’s song Ab Ke Baras Bhej Bhaiya Ko Babul is perhaps the best example of Asha’s superb rendition of sentimental songs. It is also a painful reminder of a dark chapter in her checkered personal life.

Not only was Hemant Kumar a fabulous singer with a deep, bass voice that could do justice to both, melody and emotion but he was also a superbly talented composer.

Anyone who has seen the movie Boot Polish will not forget Lapak Jhapak Tu Aa Re Badarawa- a song based on a classical melody but picturised and portrayed in such a funny and comic manner.

Jan 4th- 2006 was 12th death anniversary of Pancham. Here are 12 of his top tunes to remember him.

If you are asked to name one song that reminds you of the spirit of Sholay the greatest blockbuster in Hindi cinema I am sure 99 per cent of you would come up with Mehbooba O Mehbooba.