Hindi 1942: A Love Story (1994)

1942: A Love Story is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The movie, set in the backdrop of the Indian independence movement, stars Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, and Danny Denzongpa in pivotal roles. This romantic drama unfolds the story of love and sacrifice against the tumult of the freedom struggle.

The film’s music, composed by the legendary R.D. Burman, played a significant role in its success. It was one of the last works of R.D. Burman as he passed away before the movie’s release. The lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar complemented the soulful compositions, bringing the era to life through its soundtrack. The songs were rendered by notable singers including Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Lata Mangeshkar, and Shibaji Chatterjee, among others. The track “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh” became particularly famous, turning into an evergreen hit. 1942: A Love Story received critical acclaim for its music, performances, and direction. It won several awards, notably at the Filmfare Awards, it swept the music category, winning Best Music Director for R.D. Burman, Best Lyricist for Javed Akhtar, and Best Male Playback Singer for Kumar Sanu for the song “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh”. The film’s portrayal of the 1940s era, combined with its melodious music, left a lasting impact on its audience. The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹69.9 million worldwide at the box office. Some other songs are Kuch Na Kaho, Yeh Safar, and Ruth Na Jana

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of 1942: A Love Story sung by Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Lata Mangeshkar, and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of 1942: A Love Story movie song lyrics below.