Hindi Rudaali (1993)

Rudaali is a poignant Indian film released on June 18, 1993, directed by the acclaimed Kalpana Lajmi. The movie stars Dimple Kapadia in the lead role, supported by Raj Babbar, Amjad Khan, and Rakhee Gulzar. It is based on a short story by the famous Bengali writer Mahasweta Devi. The narrative revolves around the life of a woman named Shanichari, who belongs to a lower caste in Rajasthan and ends up becoming a professional mourner, a Rudaali.

The music for Rudaali was composed by the legendary Bhupen Hazarika, and the lyrics were penned by Gulzar, creating a memorable soundtrack that deeply resonates with the film’s emotional depth. The songs were beautifully rendered by singers like Lata Mangeshkar and Bhupen Hazarika himself, adding layers to the movie’s poignant atmosphere. Rudaali was critically acclaimed and received several awards and nominations. Dimple Kapadia won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her powerful performance. The film’s music also garnered significant attention, with its songs becoming integral to the narrative’s impact. The movie won many awards, like 40th National Film Awards, 38th Filmfare Awards, 39th Filmfare Awards, 38th Asia-Pacific Film Festival and many other for various categories. Among the standout tracks from the movie are “Dil Hoom Hoom Kare“, “Samay O Dhire Chalo” and “Moula O Moula” each adding a unique flavor to the film’s soundtrack.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Rudaali sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Bhupen Hazarika, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Rudaali movie song lyrics below.