It’s that time of the year! The scorching heat is finally fading out, paving way for some downpour. Monsoons are here and while you are busy pulling out your raincoats and sweaters, we’ve got your chai time playlist covered. Here are songs that will let you make perfect use of the weather. Don’t forget those pakodas! Meanwhile, Chennai folks beat the heat with these rain songs.
Rhim Jhim, Rhim Jhim
Singers: Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy
Year: 1994
Featuring Anil Kapoor and Manisha Koirala, this has to be on top of your monsoon playlist. The song has a male and a female version, with the former one being more popular. It pictures two people in love, walking in the rain. The song is shot mostly in South Mumbai, with its old Victorian buildings, open grounds and the Marine Drive promenade, all squeaky clean in the rain.
Barso Re Megha Megha
Singer: Shreya Goshal
Year: 2007
Trust Mani Ratnam to introduce the leading lady in the film dancing in the rain and he sure won’t let you down. Aishwarya Rai’s intro track, the song pictures her dancing in the rain. At the end of the song, she is seen running home for a quick rendezvous with her lover.
Yeh Saazish Hai Boondon Ki
Singer: Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan
Year: 2006
Featuring Aamir Khan and Kajol, this romantic number has the lovers sharing an intimate moment. The soothing tune, the lyrics and the Aamir-Kajol chemistry weaves magic into the track.
Oho Megam Vandhadho
Singer: S.Janaki
Year: 1986
The song features Revathy, dancing in the rain, tracking her escapades, as she tries hard to avoid a prospective groom. The beats, the lyrics and the picturisation is what makes this the quintessential rain song.
Yeduta Nilichindi Choodu
Singer: Karthik
Year: 2008
Featuring Vinay Rai and Meera Chopra, this one’s a romantic number shot in a picturesque location. The simple yet melodious tune is perfect to put up your feet and enjoy the rain with a warm cup of tea!
Mazha
Singers: Haricharan, Roshni Suresh
Year: 2017
Featuring Kunchacko Boban and Anitha, the song is set against a rain backdrop. Santhosh Varma has composed the tunes for this song which has been penned by Sreejith Edavana.
