Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s Biggest Hits That Still Shape Indian Cinema

Few composers have shaped modern Hindi cinema as clearly as Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. Across genres and decades, their music has defined how emotion and scale work together on screen. Their songs are remembered not just as hits, but as moments tied to scenes, stories, and lived experiences. By blending classical foundations with contemporary and global influences, their work expanded the possibilities of mainstream Hindi film music. Taken together, these songs reflect how Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy shaped listening habits and the way audiences connect music with memory and identity.

This playlist brings together some of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy’s most influential tracks, songs that marked key moments in films and continued far beyond the theater.

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s Biggest Hits

1. Where’s The Party Tonight – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Vasundhara Das, Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa
2. Jhoom Barabar Jhoom – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, KK, Sukhwinder Singh, Mahalakshmi Iyer, and Shankar Mahadevan
3. Nach Baliye – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Shankar Mahadevan, Sowmya Raoh, and Loy Mendonsa
4. Mitwa – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Shafqat Amanat Ali, Caralisa Monteiro, and Shankar Mahadevan
5. Tere Naina – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Shafqat Amanat Ali
6. It’s the Time to Disco – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Vasundhara Das, KK, Shaan, Loy Mendonsa
7. Kajra Re – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Alisha Chinai, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali
8. Rock N Roll Soniye – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, Mahalakshmi Iyer
9. Pretty Woman – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Shankar Mahadevan, and Ravi “Rags” Khote
10. Kal Ho Naa Ho – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sonu Nigam
11. Maahi Ve – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sadhana Sargam, Sujata Bhattacharya, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam
12. Senorita – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, María del Mar Fernández
13. Bol Na Halke Halke – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Mahalaksmi Iyer

Staying Connected to the Music That Shapes Culture

At Sanskar Savvy, we focus on moments where music moves beyond entertainment and becomes part of cultural memory. Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy’s body of work reflects how sound can shape generations, communities, and shared experiences.

Explore the playlist and stay connected with Sanskar Savvy for deeper looks at the artists, stories, and live moments shaping South Asian music today. Together, we continue to Celebrate, Explore, Connect! through the music that brings us together.

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