Dancing through the decades: 8 superhit Shivarajkumar songs that rocked the 90s

In the golden era of 90s Kannada cinema, Shivarajkumar was a bona fide trendsetter. With his unmistakable screen presence and a catalogue full of chartbusters, he earned his place as the ultimate superstar. The decade also gave us some of his most iconic songs that fans still revisit with love. Packed with energetic dance numbers and soulful melodies, the 90s truly marked a golden phase in Shivarajkumar’s musical journey. So, as the Kannada superstar celebrates his 63rd birthday today, here are 8 unforgettable tracks from that era that continue to strike a chord even today:

1. College Kumaru (Om)
No list is complete without the swagger of College Kumaru. The youthful vibe of this track became an anthem for college-goers across Karnataka. Shivanna’s energy along with the peppy beats made it a must-play at every campus fest back in the day.


2. Kadalo Kadalo (AK 47)
This foot-tapping hit remains a quintessential Shivarajkumar moment with its unmistakable mid-90s Kannada film charm. It’s impossible not to groove along once Kadalo Kadalo kicks in.

3. Baare Baare (Kurubana Rani)
There’s Kurubana Rani the film and then there’s its music. Baare Baare is an evergreen favourite, known for the intensity Shivarajkumar and Nagma bring to the screen. It’s a softer track, but it hits hard, just like the film’s cult status.

4. O Gulabiye (Om)
Romance, rustic settings, and that innocent spark, O Gulabiye perfectly captured the essence of Om. Backed by Hamsalekha’s timeless composition, this song saw Shivarajkumar in a gentler, heart-melting avatar.

5. Preethi Embuva (Aadhitya)
When love was simple and lyrics meant everything, Preethi Embuva became a go-to track for hopeless romantics. With soft instrumentation and emotionally charged vocals, this was peak 90s Shivarajkumar magic.

6. Yavvi Yaravvi (Kurubana Rani)
This energetic number showed Shivarajkumar's ease with movement and melody alike. Yavvi Yaravvi had a youthful verve and Shivanna dancing like nobody else could. Even today, it has that irresistible replay value.

7. Raja Raja (Chandrodaya)
A cult classic in its own right, Raja Raja came packed with a distinct rhythm. Shivarajkumar’s on-screen charisma elevated it from just another song to a truly memorable cinematic moment.

8. Jama Jama Jama (Gadibidi Aliya)
This one’s a banger. Jama Jama Jama is pure adrenaline with its massy lyrics, and a fierce Shivarajkumar in top form. It closed out the decade with a bang, proving that even as the 2000s loomed, Shivanna’s musical domination was far from over.

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