Hindi Raja Hindustani (1996)

Raja Hindustani, released on November 15, 1996, is a Bollywood drama directed by Dharmesh Darshan. The film stars Aamir Khan as Raja Hindustani and Karisma Kapoor as Aarti Sehgal, leading a cast that brought to life a story of love that transcends social class barriers. The music, which plays a pivotal role in the film’s appeal, was composed by the Nadeem–Shravan, with lyrics penned by Sameer. The soundtrack became immensely popular, contributing significantly to the movie’s success.

The film’s music, characterized by its melodious tunes, includes vocals from renowned singers such as Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Alisha Chinai, and Sapna Mukherjee, among others. Songs like “Pardesi Pardesi,” “Kitna Pyara Tujhe Rab Ne Banaya,” and the title track “Raja Hindustani” are notable highlights, resonating with audiences even years after the film’s release. It won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Film, Best Actor for Aamir Khan, and Best Actress for Karisma Kapoor. The film’s music was also celebrated, with Nadeem-Shravan winning the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, and Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan winning for Best Female Playback Singer and Best Male Playback Singer, respectively, for their rendition of “Pardesi Pardesi.” The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹76.34 crore (US$21.55 million) worldwide at the box office.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Raja Hindustani sung by Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Alisha Chinai, and Sapna Mukherjee, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Raja Hindustani movie song lyrics below.