On Karisma Kapoor's 51st birthday on June 25, Subhash K Jha lists her top 10 songs.
Sarkai Lo Khatiya Jada Lage from Raja Babu
The most popular song of Karisma’s career, Director David Dhawan defends it, 'It was not vulgar. It was fun, cute. Karisma and Govinda were so much into it, there was no room for suggestiveness to slide in.'
Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha from Coolie No 1
Sung by Kumar Sanu and Poornima, this has Karisma matching steps with Govinda once again.
Pucho Zara Pucho from Raja Hindustani
Nadeem-Shravan composed many hits for Karisma, the biggest of them was Pardesi Pardesi from Raja Hindustani. But that was not picturised on Karisma, this catchy Alka Yagnik song was.
Tan Tana Tan from Judwa
Salman Khan matches steps with Karisma in this chartbuster. The opening lines were suggested by Producer Sajid Nadiadwala.
Sona Kitna Sona Hai from Hero No 1
Karisma and Govinda team up again for David Dhawan's hit.
Le Gayi from Dil Toh Pagal Hai
Asha Bhosle steps in for Karisma’s number, pumping up the adrenaline to Shiamak Davar’s unusual steps.
So Gaye Hain from Zubeidaa
Lata Mangeshkar sings for Karisma in this AR Rahman number.
Baby Baby Mujhe Log Bole from Khuddar
Originally titled Sexy Sexy Mujhe Log Bole, the Censor Board clamped down on the two offending words. This was sung by Alisha Chinai.
Meri Pant Bhi Sexy from Dulaara
Interestingly, the Censor Board had no objection to the title of this Govinda-Karisma song.
Kuch Log Jeeti Baazi from Megha
Lata Mangeshkar sings a heartbreak song for Karisma.