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The Soundtrack of 2025: 10 Songs That Defined Our Mood

From heartbreak ballads to high-octane anthems; the Bollywood playlist that summed up a year. 2025 gave us a soundtrack that felt personal playlists that moved from cosy heartbreak to stadium energy in a single scroll. Here's a thoughtful rundown of how each track shaped moods across India this year. “Pardesiya” from Param Sundari A tender, nostalgia-tinged ballad made richer by a classic playback voice and film visuals that leaned into old-school romance. “Pardesiya” quickly became a reels favourite and the kind of song couples tag each other in soothing, evergreen and singable. The single’s release and early reactions helped build buzz for the film. “Aavan Jaavan” from War 2 When you needed an instant energy hit, “Aavan Jaavan” delivered. The action-packed visuals plus a hook step made this song a social-media trend within days of release, gym playlists, dance covers and celebrity reactions followed fast. Its stadium-ready production mirrored the ...

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