Hindi Roja (1992)

Roja is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie was released on August 15, 1992, and it stars Arvind Swami and Madhoo in the lead roles. The story revolves around a young woman from a rural village in Tamil Nadu who marries a city-bred engineer. Their lives take a dramatic turn when he is kidnapped by militants during a secret government mission in Jammu and Kashmir. The film explores themes of love, patriotism, and the complexity of terrorism.

The music for Roja was composed by the then-debutant A.R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. The soundtrack became a phenomenal success and played a crucial role in the film’s popularity, marking the beginning of a long-standing collaboration between Rahman and Ratnam. The songs, sung by various artists including Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chitra (k.s. Chitra), S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shweta Shetty, Sujatha Mohan, Hariharan and Others, received widespread acclaim and are considered classics in the Indian music industry. It won three National Film Awards, including Best Music Direction for A.R. Rahman, Best Lyricist for Vairamuthu, and a Special Jury Award. The film was also nominated for the Best Film category at the Moscow International Film Festival, showcasing its international appeal. Among the standout tracks from the movie are “Yeh Haseen Vaadiyan“, “Roja Jaaneman“, “Choti Si Aasha” and “Bharat Humko Jaan” each adding a unique flavor to the film’s soundtrack.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Roja sung by Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chitra (K.S. Chitra), S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shweta Shetty, Sujatha Mohan, Hariharan and Others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Roja movie song lyrics below.