Vishal Bhardwaj is a brilliant director and has delivered some compelling stories in movies like Maqbool, Omkara, Haider and many more. Along with being a remarkable filmmaker and screenwriter, Vishal is also a terrific music composer and singer.
Recently, the director released the Khufiya album, an upcoming spy-thriller film that stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and others. Yet again, Vishal has bewitched us with his soul-stirring tracks.
Often, Vishal Bhardwaj is known for songs like Beedi, Chappa Chappa, Dhan Te Nan, Aao Na and other hits. But the music composer has delivered some profound and aching songs that also deserve equal appreciation and attention.
Vishal Bhardwaj collaborates with the legendary and genius writer/poet/lyricist Gulzar. Their music and words blend perfectly to create something magical that stays with you forever. We have listed several such underrated and intense works of the duo that should be on your playlist.
You will be lost in lovers' intimate and playful conversation in this song, sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Bhardwaj.
Tum Gaye perfectly captures the gloominess of losing something/someone special. The song has two versions - one by Lata Mangeshkar and another by Hariharan.
There are so many songs about love. But Naina Banjare, sung by Arijit Singh, expresses the initial stage of falling love when eyes meet, and the attraction turns into passion and obsession.
The song oozes so much intimacy that you feel like you're watching two people making love. Clinton Cerejo's voice conveys the naughtiness and passion so well.
Vishal Bhardwaj's music, Master Saleem's vocals and Gulzar's lyrics terrifically encapsulate the melancholic sense of emptiness in this song.
Separation is unsettling, and the pain of losing someone gradually wounds every fibre of your being. Arijit's voice captures the agonising feeling of letting go of someone who touched your soul.
Jhelum serves as the metaphor for the distress of the people who have nowhere to go, don't know where they belong, and are waiting for a moment of peace. Vishal Bhardwaj gives you chills as he narrates the tragic tale through the chilling music.
The song expresses how there's no remedy for being hopelessly in love, even when all it gives you excruciating pain. The beats in Vishal's music sound like heartbeats or, in this context, stressful pounding of the heart. Again, Arijit does wonders with his soulful voice.