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- Bollywood pop songs are currently fostering an Indian Sufi revival. Adored by millions, the music, spearheaded by A. R. Rahman, promotes a message of love and tolerance in the tradition of the Islamic mystics.
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Feb 22, 2021 · In simple language Sufi means pure and Sufi music is often defined as soulful music. Not a popular or mainstream music genre, the Sufi Qawwali influence in Bollywood had been simmering for the longest time until it took over completely and became a fad.
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At a time Bollywood music had become a genre in itself, Ustad flew in from Pakistan to lend variety to our music and make Bollywood sing tunes those were alien till then. The Sufi influence till then was limited to a handful of Qawaali numbers in period dramas.
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Jul 15, 2022 · Bollywood Sufi music is not a new genre, even in Golden classic movies such as Mughal-e-Azam has beautiful Naat Sharif such as ‘Bekas pe Karam Kijiyey‘. A.R. Rahman, the great composer and living legend was also a concert to Islam following influence by Sufism.
- Kun Faaya Kun (Rockstar) The beautiful melody is sung by Javed Ali, Mohit Chauhan, and AR Rahman. The magical song is composed by AR Rahman. The song's uplifting melody and powerful vocals make it an ideal choice to add to your Sufi playlist.
- Ali Maula (Kurbaan) The enchanting song is sung by Salim Merchant. You play this song, and will give you goosebumps, for sure! The song stars Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor.
- Khwaja Mere Khwaja (Jodhaa Akbar) Starring Hrithik Roshan, the calming song is sung by AR Rahman. The music, which includes tabla and harmonium, is mesmerising and creates a deeply spiritual and emotional atmosphere.
- Teri Deewani (Kailash Kher) “Tere Naam Se Jee Loon, Tere Naam Se Marr Jaaun, Teri Jaan Ke Sadke Mein Kuchh Aaisa Kar Jaaun, Tune Kya Kar Dala Marr Gayi Main Mitt Gayi Main, Ho Ji Ha Ji Ho Gayi Main, Teri Deewani Deewani…” As evergreen as ever!
May 2, 2018 · Bollywood pop songs are currently fostering an Indian Sufi revival. Adored by millions, the music, spearheaded by A. R. Rahman, promotes a message of love and tolerance in the tradition of the Islamic mystics. By Marian Brehmer
Jan 1, 2024 · Sufi music has found a significant and soul-stirring presence in the vibrant tapestry of Bollywood, the Indian film industry. These types of songs are renowned for their ability to evoke deep emotions and spiritual resonance among people.
Though Bollywood’s rendition of Sufi songs may not be ‘pure’ in a sense of the genre, it has helped popularize it. Here’s a list of songs that, through the medium of films, have shown the masses the serenity brought in by the wave of Sufi music. Kun Faya Kun.
