The rains may be playing havoc in Mumbai, but they have a special place in Bollywood.
Subhash K Jha picks beautiful rain songs in Hindi movies.
Rimjhim Ke Tarane Leke Aai Barsaat from Kala Bazar
Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman roam the green vastness in Mohammad Rafi and Geeta Dutt's voices.
Rimjhim Ke Geet Saawan Gaaye from Anjaana
Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi get together for a passionate rain number featuring Rajendra Kumar and Babita.
Sawan Ke Jhoole Pade from Jurmana
R D Burman's composition and Lata Mangeshkar's singing make this a must on your playlist.
Phirse Aaiyo Badra Bidesi from Namkeen
Asha Bhosle weaves magic around Gulzar's poetry.
Rimjhim Gire Sawan from Manzil
The ultimate rain song dedicated to Bombay.
Jhir Jhir Barse Sawani Ankhiyan from Aashirwad
Lata Mangeshkar excels in Gulzar's lyrics, set to tune by Composer Vasant Desai.
O Ghata Sanwari from Abhinetri
Hema Malini looks divine as she sings in Lata Mangeshkar's voice.
Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein from Ajnabee
Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar make magic in this R D Burman composition.
Pani Re Pani Tera Rang Kaise from Shor
Varma Mallick's lyrics take a philosophical view of the rains.
Allah Megh De Paani De from Guide
A powerful evocation asking the rain gods to shower on earth, this is an S D Burman classic.