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Hindi film music

Hi there, little one! Today we are going to talk about something very exciting - Hindi film music!

Hindi film music is the kind of music you hear in Indian movies, which are also called Bollywood movies. The songs in these movies are usually in the Hindi language, which is one of the official languages of India. The music is a really important part of these movies, and people love to listen to it even when they are not watching the movies.

The music in Hindi films can be happy, sad, romantic, or even silly. There are so many different kinds of songs in Hindi movies! Some of the most popular types of songs are called "item songs" and they are usually really energetic and fun.

A lot of famous singers sing in Hindi movies. Some of the most popular singers are Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and Kishore Kumar. The music in Hindi movies is usually composed by someone called a music director. Some of the most famous music directors are A.R. Rahman and Vishal-Shekhar.

If you ever watch a Hindi movie, you will notice that there are usually several songs in it. These songs can be really long, and they are usually lip-synced by the actors. That means that the actors pretend to sing the songs, but they are actually lip-syncing along to the recorded music.

Hindi film music is a really big part of Indian culture. People love to listen to it and sing along, and it is a big part of weddings, parties, and other celebrations. So if you ever get a chance to listen to some Hindi film music, go ahead and try it out - you might find that you really like it!