Hey,

Do you ever find yourself humming a song from a movie days after watching it?

I know I do!

For me, music is often the reason a film stays with me long after the credits roll.

It’s not just about entertainment — music shapes the emotions and memories tied to a movie. And honestly, I can’t imagine cinema without it.

Music: More Than Just Background Noise

Here’s something I’ve noticed: music in movies isn’t just about filling silence.

It tells stories words can’t.

Take Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, for instance. "Suraj Hua Maddham" doesn’t need dialogue to convey the longing between Rahul and Anjali — it’s all there in the melody.

And it’s not just Bollywood. Think about Whitney Houston’s "I Will Always Love You" in The Bodyguard. That song IS the movie, isn’t it?

It’s incredible how a single track can carry so much emotion and define an entire story.

The Power of Music to Move Us

I’ve always felt that music has a unique way of amplifying emotions. Whenever I hear the title track from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil or ‘Shallow’ from A Star Is Born, it’s like I’m reliving the movie all over again.

Classic songs like "Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany’s or modern hits like "Shallow" don’t just accompany the scenes — they elevate them.

For me, it’s these musical moments that make films unforgettable.

When Songs Steal the Spotlight

Sometimes, a movie’s songs are more memorable than the movie itself!

For example, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is a fun film, but I bet most of us remember it more for "Badtameez Dil" and "Balam Pichkari."

Hollywood’s got its own examples too.

The Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack, with tracks like "Hooked on a Feeling," became a character in its own right. It’s amazing how the right music can boost a film’s popularity.

Music Changes as We Do

What’s fascinating to me is how music in cinema evolves with time.

Back in the day, Bollywood was all about poetic love songs, but now we have rap, EDM, and even folk fusion in mainstream movies.

Take Gully Boy. It introduced Indian hip-hop to a much wider audience, just like 8 Mile did for rap in the US.

Both films used music to tell authentic, raw stories — and that’s what made them so powerful.

If there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s that music is the heart of cinema.

It’s what makes us laugh, cry, and fall in love with a story. Without it, movies wouldn’t have the same magic.

A Fun Quiz for You

Let’s see how well you know your movie soundtracks! Can you match these songs with their movies?

• "I Will Always Love You"

• "Shallow"

• "Rimjhim Gire Sawan"

a) A Star Is Born

b) Manzil

c) The Bodyguard

Reply with your guesses and they will get a special shoutout in this Saturday's newsletter.

Until next time, keep humming those movie tunes. 🎶

Warm regards,
Vipul Agrawal. Founder & CEO, Mugafi.