Hindi Karma (1986)

Karma is a 1986 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Subhash Ghai. The movie was released on August 8, 1986, and features an ensemble cast including Dilip Kumar, Nutan, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Sridevi, and Poonam Dhillon. It marks the first time in Indian cinema that Dilip Kumar was paired with Nutan. The film’s music was composed by the legendary duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal, with lyrics penned by Anand Bakshi. The singers who lent their voices to the movie’s soundtrack include Kavita Krishnamurthy, Mohammad Aziz, Mahendra Kapoor, and Anuradha Paudwal, among others.

Karma was notable for its unique storyline, where an ex-police officer, played by Dilip Kumar, forms a group of prisoners to take on a terrorist, played by Anupam Kher. Its music also received widespread acclaim, with songs like “Aye Watan Tere Liye” becoming patriotic anthems in India. The film’s success further cemented Subhash Ghai’s status as a leading director in the Indian film industry and showcased the musical genius of Laxmikant-Pyarelal and Anand Bakshi. The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹130 million worldwide at the box office. Among the standout tracks from the movie are “Mera Karma Tu“, “Aye Sanam Tere Liye” and “Na Jaiyo Pardes” each adding a unique flavor to the film’s soundtrack.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Karma sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Mohammad Aziz, Mahendra Kapoor, and Anuradha Paudwal, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Karma movie song lyrics below.