Indian pop music, more commonly known as Hindi music or popular film music, is the traditional form of music prevalent in Indian cinema. Originally, Bollywood music developed from the dance-and-song routines common in Indian movies, combined with music that gave the story some melodiousness. However, with the onset of mass entertainment through movies, syncopated beats replaced the classical strains of Bollywood music. Today, you can still hear the classical beats in the background of most Hindi movies. It is this dance style that has carried over into music, resulting in a swelling of popularity for the genre.
Although there are many elements present in Indian pop music, the major preoccupation of Indian pop artists has been to focus on the lyrics. The result is that these songs have become some of the most talked about works in India. However, many of the words in these songs are meaningless ramblings of an artist trying to express himself. But the lyrics have created a world of their own for the Indian people, especially in the Hindi speaking country of India.
As you listen to some of the most popular songs from India’s classical days – like “Palpitation”, “Chamana” and “Naadam”, you will start feeling like you’ve been transported back in time. These songs once played on open air radios, have now been transformed into one of the most beloved sounds in Indian pop music. With all their complexities and layers, Indian pop songs are something worth listening to. From the slow, gentle melodies of “Iruvaram” to the bombast of “Konata maal”, these songs give the viewer a taste of Indian pop music. On top of that, modern day Indian pop music is more diverse than any other genre of Indian music.