Best of 2010 - Top 10 Songs

Although tough there were fewer albums as mentioned in the previous post about the Top 5 albums it was a broader range as far as singles went. As is the case each year, this year too there is a mix of great numbers - peppy, romantic, item et al!

And 1 insightful, telling observation - One of the top five albums - Raavan doesnt have a single number that made it in the top 10 and the album that finally scored the very top spot didn't even feature in the top 5 albums.

So here goes.. the Top 10 songs of 2010, as collated by the group of us!

#10 I hate Luv Storys

The peppy number set to foot-tapping beats and sung by first half of the Vishal-Shekhar duo, rocked the charts mainly on its catchy feel.. and perhaps the video which was highly promoted and looked like a poor replica of "Bachna Ae Haseeno".

#9 Zor Ka Jhatka (Action Replay)

An instant hit, this one was also the most heavily promoted number of the film and choreographed with a funky signature step. Singers Richa Sharma and Daler Mehndi rendered their high pitch voices to this highly sensational track - both shortlived but very rocking!

#8 Aas Paas Hai Khuda (Anjana Anjani)

A song sung by one of the current times most respectable singer - Rahet Fateh Ali Khan - this one had the quintessential Sufi touch to well woven words. Soulful, peaceful and haunting, the song was a superhit.

#7 Peelu (Once upon a time in Mumbai)

Another instant hit, this one was brought home by Mohit Chauhan, whos voice renders unforeseen character to the songs he sings. Add to it the box office success of this movie, and the number stayed on the radio stations and minds alike.

#6 Ainvayi Ainvayi (Band Bajaa Baarat)

The most un-expected song in this list, is perhaps this one. A strictly okay song, choreographed in the oh-so-catchy punjabi wedding fiesta, made for a very catchy tune. I personally dont know if like the song as much as I enjoy its feel. Non-sensical lyrics, set to foot tapping beats, and sung needfully well, the song made it to our list solely on the basis of the fun-factor. Kudos to the catchy signature tune - Ainvayi Ainvayi Ainvayi Ainvayi Lutt Gaya!!!!

#5 Munni Badnaam (Dabangg)

The very mention of Munni at any rank would start a new thread. There will be those angry to see it in the top ten, and those who would find any rank other than number 1 unbearable. Love it or hate it, you cant ignore Munni. A non-pretentious item number, sung, composed and performed on screen with Dabangg irreverance is surely a landmark in the world of item numbers, and in brand endorsement (what after zandu balm, I wonder)

#4 Ibn-e-batuta (Ishqiya)

A road song, and how! Full with the feel of banging doors, screechy breaks and of course churrrrrrrrrrrrr.... this one is the most pleasant surprise of the year. How often to do see 2 guys singing a road song in Hindi cinema. True to his form, Gulzaar introduced a new word (in this case a new character) on coffee-table discussions - Ibn-e-batuta!

#3 Dil To Bachha hai Ji (Ishqiya)

If Ibn-e-batuta has masti, this one had meaning. Speaking in the simplest and sweetest words, a confession of a song, Dil to Bachha hai Ji excelled on all fronts - lyrics, music, arrangement and of course Rahat's singing. (A new movie with that title will soon appear, I so hope it lives up to the name).

#2 Tujhe Bhula Diya (Anjana Anjaani)

It is difficult to choose if the better male singer for the year is Rahat of Mohit. So let me keep it for the next discussion.. ;) But another number made memorable by great singing. Very reminiscent of Iktara in vocal arrangement, this number will loom large over the new releases of the next year as well.. Bravo Vishal and Shekhar, Bravo Mohit.

#1 Sheila Ki Jawani (Tees Maar Khan)

Is it the catchy beats, or the ridiculous title of the song itself, is it Sunidhi's singing, is it the hot video, is it the choreography justly portrayed by a stunning Katrina or is it Vishal Shekars midas genius touch - what makes this the best song of the year?.. But this much is for sure - this song belongs to the "Show'em how it's done" category. An item number, full of itself and leaving no room for any criticism.. This song had it all - except shallow lyrics perhaps.. then again, it is tough to say if any one ever got annoyed because of the lyrics, which are almost an anthem in the nation today... And I will join the bandwagon of comparisons and say this much... For munni, one said "Whether you like it or hate it, you cant ignore it", for Shiela, There is no question of hating it to begin with. Settled? Or not.

But thats the verdict. Sheila ki Jawani tops the charts....!

Top Singer coming up..