10 haunting songs

With Emraan Hashmi's Raaz Reeboot up for release, we bring to you a comprehensive list of 10 stunning songs that are bound to give you the chills. These spooky songs are the perfect way to add mystery to the horror genre. They feature ghosts, witches and mysterious thrills of all kinds. Listen to these and you're guaranteed lack of sleep.

Sound of Raaz – Raaz Reeboot (2016)

 
This song by Jeet Ganguly is an eerie but contemporary theme for the upcoming Raaz Reebot movie. It sets a nice mood for the film. It's not your typical high on electronica number and the slightly old school treatment make it a real horror specialist.
 

Launtungi main – Ek Thi Daayan (2013)



Another song featuring Emraan Hashmi, this creepy number from Ek Thi Daayan basically features Konkona Sen Sharma sneaking around eerie locales and proclaiming that she'll be back to haunt Hashmi. Rekha Bhardwaj's spooky singing and Vishal Bhardwaj's music add a real terror to this track.

Kaisa Yeh Raaz Hai – Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009)

Sayeed Qadri's and Kumaar's lyrics bring in an element of mystery while KK's voice gives this haunting number a blanket of confusion. Kaisa yeh raaz hai from the Raaz sequel is another case when good composition and a focus on story elevates a horror number and makes it better than just another attempt to shock.

 

Tujhko pukare mera pyar – Neel Kamal (1968)



The '60s did turn out to be a treasure trove for graveyard brilliance. Some of the best horror film music came out in this decade. And none were as haunting as Tujhko pukare mera pyar from Neel Kamal. It's not everyday that a male ghost gets the centrestage in a film, but the combined forces of Raaj Kumar and Mohd. Rafi fuel the thrills in this ghost song.

 

Mera saaya saath hoga – Mera Saaya (1966)



 
Amongst the many emotions that Lata Mangeshkar's voice can convey, horror, haunting and unrequited love seem to be the most enchanting. Her voice in Mera saaya saath hoga sum up Sunil Dutt's character's longing for his dead wife perfectly. The video features a lonely Dutt missing his beloved wife (Sadhana) in an empty palatial house. The feeling of horror is very apparent in this memorable track.
 

Har tukda mere dil ka – Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi (1966)



 
Asha Bhosle's stellar voice adds a real spooky punch to this lovely but haunting melody from Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi. The video features Biswajit in a forest and the setting is perfect for Sharmila Tagore's apparition to mourn love and loss. The smokey surrounding, the dark forest and the melody create the perfect horror ambience.
 

Gumnaam hai koi – Gumnaam (1965)



Strangers on a scary island get their spines frozen in horror when Lata Mangeshkar's voice echoes in the wilderness. This eerie song from Gumnaam features Nanda running around a desolate island summing up the tension of the premise and song to perfection. Gumnaam hai koi is one of the most memorable spooky songs ever.

 

Naina barse – Woh Kaun Thi? (1964)



The vast emptiness of the valleys, the cold buzz of the snow and the haunting voice of Lata Mangeshkar add to the perplexed demeanor of Manoj Kumar in this classic song from Woh Kaun Thi. The beautiful Sadhna, dressed in all white sings this haunting love ballad and the hero is completely enchanted by the mystery.
 

Kahin deep jale kahin dil – Bees Saal Baad (1964)



 
A lonely spirit singing of longing and misdirection, Shakeel Badayuni's lyrics in Kahin deep jale kahin dil were the perfect match for Lata Mangeshkar's haunting voice and Hemant Kumar's tune. Add to that the eerie visuals of Biswajit chasing the ghostly figure of Waheeda Rehman and you have an instant classic.
 

Aayega aaanewala – Mahal (1949)



The veritable anthem of horror songs, Aayega aane wala is the song that started the trend of ghostly figures having a penchant for melodies. This superb composition from Mahal (1949) features a young Madhubala haunting the house of Ashok Kumar. Lata Mangeshkar's ethereal voice made its first big impact with this haunting number.