11 Hindi Songs To Start Your Day With

Two years ago, if someone would have told me what was coming up, I wouldn't have believed them. But here we are almost 14 months into the quarantine period, sure that this will last for a few more months at least. During this pandemic, the time has been passing slowly and rapidly at the same time. And something constant is the music that I have been listening to. Yes, I can admit that I have been hooked to the same playlist for the past year.

While a lot of these songs are in English, Spanish, and Korean, today I want to share my favourite Hindi songs. Living in India, I have listened to songs in Hindi since my childhood. Naturally, some of these beautiful songs have stayed with me even as the years have passed. My favourite genre mostly consists of feel-good and positive songs which I generally play in the background as I do my daily chores.

So, if you too are a consumer of music without considering the language barrier, do check out these melodious Indian film songs.

Hai Junoon

Hai Junoon is a piece of foot-tapping music that always puts me in a positive headspace. The song tells the tale of passion in living in the moment with all your heart and soul. It talks about breaking barriers of age and time and follow your calling. It is truly a song to motivate you to wake up every morning and do something new.

Sooraj Ki Baahon Mein

Loosely translating to "In the hands of the sun", this song is from the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (You Only Live Once). The song talks about living every moment to the fullest without heeding to the constraints that we put on ourselves. This song will surely motivate you to take steps to make your life better each day.

Matargashti

This song is from the 2015 movie Tamasha starring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. The song is about the two actors joyfully loitering on the streets and experiencing life as it comes to them. The song is composed by A. R. Rehman and penned by Irshad Kamil. The soulful voice of singer Mohit Chauhan will get you on your feet dancing.

Illahi

This is one song that I recommend you check out on YouTube. You will discover the wanderlust in yourself as you will watch Ranbir Kapoor on the streets of Paris, living life to the fullest. The music and the vibe of the song are perfect to make anyone get up and start dancing. Set this as your alarm tone if you want to motivate yourself to travel more!

Patakha Guddi

This song from the movie Highway is perfect for any stressful situations. Just watch as Alia Bhatt wanders without a care in the world. The song relays the message that a superpower is taking care of us. There are things beyond our control and we should try to let go of them or else they will take up our whole life.

Life is Crazy

This is a self-explanatory title and truly a beautiful song. Life is full of ups and downs but it is beautiful even at its lowest points. It is up to us if we wish to drown in gloom or make the best out of an unpleasant situation. This lovely song will fill your heart with hope and enthusiasm, and make you groove to its mellow tune.

Nadaan Parindey

Nadaan Parindey meaning 'innocent bird' is a soulful song that compares the protagonist's life to that of a bird. It talks about how its innocence is challenged by the atrocities of life, but in the end, it can always find solace when it returns to its home. Listen to this one when you feel lost and you will surely find peace of mind.

Kar Har Maidan Fateh

This song is one of the most powerful motivational songs I have ever heard. It conveys the message of conquering every field you step into despite the obstacles that come your way. It inspires you to break the shackles and win every battle with utmost courage even when luck does not favour you at all.

Baadal Pe Paon Hain

This fun-filled and peppy track from Chak De India is for celebrating all your small and big victories. This one is all about exploring unknown avenues. Even when there is uncertainty, we still have the choice to fly high and pursue our dreams. Listen to this when you need that little push to reach the finish line, listen to this song when your dreams are big and your determination even bigger.

Jai Ho

Who hasn't heard the feet-tapping number Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire? This is one of those songs that can fill you with determination and courage to accomplish all your goals. Listen to this one on loop when you have a long to-do list to go through or you are lacking the motivation to start something new. This song talks about all the struggle and hard work that goes behind being successful, it's truly inspirational.

Love you Zindagi

It translates to love you my life. This song is all about self-love and acceptance. No matter what adversities come our way, we should look at the bright side of life. It encourages us to embrace positivity and get rid of all the negativity that may come our way. Life is beautiful because of its ups and downs and at the end of the day, it's the most precious gift we can get.

These were some of my picks of some feel-good and motivational songs that I listen to every day to get some positive vibes for the day. Music can completely change your mood more than anything else. So, if you want to add some new songs to your playlist, check these out now.