Top 25 Farewell Songs from Bollywood in Hindi

A farewell is when we say goodbye to people leaving an organization, school, college, locality, etc. A party is held in which others speak about the leaving person about their contribution and how he will be missed. In Bollywood movies, there are several occasions when this type of situation happens, and songs are an integral part of the occasion. Here we bring you the top 25 songs in Hindi from such Bollywood movies, which are popular and are played during a farewell party.

These songs also pass right goodbye sentiments for a retirement party. One could enlighten the mood for people and make the occasion fun and upbeat. Saying goodbye becomes easy with songs.

List of 25 Best Farewell Songs from Bollywood in Hindi

1. Chalte Chalte Mere Ye Geet Yaad Rakhna (चलते चलते, मेरे ये गीत याद रखना)

Movie: Chalte Chalte (1976)
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music: Bappi Lahiri
Lyrics: Amit Khanna

Sunder Dar directed the movie, and the music was given by Bappi Lahiri, one of the budding music directors of that time. The film tanked at the box office, but the songs were outstanding.

2. Yaadein Yaad Aati Hain (यादें याद आती हैं)

Movie: Yaadein (2001)
Singer: Sunidhi Chauhan, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Hariharan
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

This song is from the movie Yaadein which was released in 2001. Subhash Ghai directed it, and the movie was a hit, so were its songs. The lead actor for the movie included Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff.

3. Aye Jaate Huye Lamhon Zara Tehro (ऐ जाते हुए लम्हों, ज़रा ठहरो, ज़रा ठहरो)

Movie: Border (1997)
Singer: Roop Kumar Rathod
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar

This song is from the movie Border, released in 1997 and directed by J. P. Dutta. The film was super hit and is based on real events in the Battle of Longewala fought between India and Pakistan in 1971.

4. Main Yaad Aaonga – Lagan (मै याद आऊँगा)

Singer and Lyrics: Lagan – Pakistani Band
Produced By: Xulfi at Xth Harmonic

The song is by Pakistan’s band, Lagan. It is still one of the favorite songs after 11 years of its release and played in school and college farewells. Sami Khan, the front-man of the Lagan band, recently launched a Mash-up of the track with Rahma Ali.

5. O Janewale Ho Sake Toh Laut Ke Aana (ओ जानेवाले, हो सके तो लौट के आना)

Movie: Bandini (1963)
Singer: Mukesh
Music: Sachindev Burman
Lyrics: Shailendra

Bandini, released in 1963 and directed by Bimal Roy, was one of the most successful movies. The film bagged the national award for the best feature film in Hindi and captured nearly all Filmfare awards that include the best movie, best actresses (Nutan), best director, etc.

6. Rahen Na Rahen Hum (रहें ना रहें हम महका करेंगे बन के कली)

Movie: Mamta(1966)
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music: Roshanlal Nagrath
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri

Mamta was directed by Asit Sen and was released in 1963, where the star cast included Ashok Kumar, Suchitra Sen, and Dharmendra. The story theme is that of ‘Mamta,’ i.e., motherhood.

7. Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (जिंदगी एक सफ़र है सुहाना यहा कल क्या हो)

Movie: Andaz (1971)
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music: Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri

The film Andaz was directed by Ramesh Sippy and came to the theater in 1971. The film star cast included the superstars of that era Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Shammi Kapoor, and Simi Garewal. Hasrat Jaipuri got the best lyricist Filmfare award for this song. Kishore Kumar was too nominated for the award, but he lost Manna Dey for Ey Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo from the movie Mera Naam Joker.

8. Aakhri Alvida (धड़कनें खामोश है, कुछ कहती नहीं)

Movie: Shoot Out At Lokhandwala(2007)
Singer: Strings
Music: Anwar Maqsood
Lyrics: Strings

Shoot Out At Lokhandwala was released in 2007, and Apoorva Lakhia directed the movie. The movie is based on the real story of the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex shootout.

9. Alvida Alvida Meri Rahe Alvida (अलविदा, अलविदा, मेरी राहें अलविदा)

Movie: Life in a metro
Singer: Kay Kay
Music: Pritam Chakraborty
Lyrics: Amitabh Varma

Anurag Basu was the director of the movie Life in a metro which was released in 2007. The lead pair in the movie were Shilpa Shetty and Shiney Ahuja. The film bagged 3 Filmfare awards for best-supporting actress Konkona Sen Sharma, best-supporting actor Irrfan Khan and best screenplay, Rensil D’Silva.

10. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (कभी अलविदा ना कहना)

Movie: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Singer: Sonu Nigam & Alka Yagnik
Music: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Lyrics: Javed Akhtar

The movie Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna was directed by Karan Johar and had many top stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Preity Zinta. The film did extremely well at the box office.

11. Tera Yaar Hoon Main (तेरा यार हूँ मैं)

Movie: Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)
Singer: Arijit Singh
Music: Rochak Kohli
Lyrics: Kumaar

This is the “best friend exits, entire class cries” kind of song. It’s one of the most used in the present times with GenZ. It fits well in school, college, and even office goodbyes.

This song is from the 2018 buddy comedy Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, directed by Luv Ranjan. The song celebrates true friendship and loyalty. It’s simple and emotionally melodic, and will strike a deep chord with audiences.

12. Woh Din (वो दिन)

Movie: Chhichhore (2019)
Singer: Tushar Joshi (also has another version)
Music: Pritam Chakraborty
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya

This song is basically a time machine with sad background music. Great for farewell slideshows, photo montages, and “yaar those were the days” moments.

13. Purani Jeans (पुरानी जीन्स)

Album: Sandesa (1993)
Singer: Ali Haider
Music: Ali Haider (popularly credited with the track)
Lyrics: (commonly circulated with the song; credits vary by release)

“Purani Jeans” is a song from the 1995 film Sandesa, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. It is one of those songs that will make you long for simpler times. Its timeless appeal continues to resonate with listeners even decades after its release.

This is a classic farewell song because it shouts nostalgia without trying too hard. It’s perfect for the “old friends, old jokes, same emotions” vibe.

14. Yaaron (यारों)

Album: Pal
Singer: KK
Music: Leslie Lewis
Lyrics: Mehboob

It is one of the best farewell songs for friends. If this plays at a farewell, friendships will automatically renew for another 10 years. Believe it or not.

15. Pyaar Ke Pal (प्यार के पल)

Album: Pal
Singer: KK
Music: Leslie Lewis
Lyrics: Mehboob

A soft, reflective track, and it is one of the best songs that works beautifully when the farewell isn’t loud. It should be used in a farewell where it is just emotional and real. Great for the last 5 minutes of the function when people stop acting “cool.”

16. Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh (बहती हवा सा था वो)

Movie: 3 Idiots (2009)
Singer: Shaan
Music: Shantanu Moitra
Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire

This song is ideal for “goodbye to hostel life” energy. It’s warm, and it hits especially hard when you’re leaving a group behind.

17. Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe (जाने नहीं देंगे तुझे)

Movie: 3 Idiots (2009)
Singer: Sonu Nigam
Music: Shantanu Moitra
Lyrics: Swanand Kirkire

Use carefully: it may cause public emotions.

18. Har Ek Friend Kamina Hota Hai (हर एक फ्रेंड कमीना होता है)

Movie: Chashme Baddoor (2013)
Singer: Sonu Nigam
Music: Sajid–Wajid
Lyrics: Jalees Sherwani

Perfect when you want to end the farewell with laughter, roasting, and “bhai tu toh pakka yaad aayega.” Great for group performances.

19. Jaane Kahan Gaye Woh Din (जाने कहाँ गए वो दिन)

Movie: Mera Naam Joker (1970)
Singer: Mukesh
Music: Shankar–Jaikishan
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri

A legendary “where did time go?” farewell track. It’s old-school, but it still lands like a full emotional punch.

20. Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon (मैं पल दो पल का शायर हूँ)

Movie: Kabhi Kabhie (1976)
Singer: Mukesh
Music: Khayyam
Lyrics: Sahir Ludhianvi

The song is a very emotional song from the 1976 film Kabhi Kabhie. The song is regarded as one of Sahir Ludhianvi’s finest literary works. The song perfectly blends poetry and melody seamlessly into a timeless gem of Hindi cinema.

Perfect for stage exit moments, last speeches, or when someone wants to sound deep.

21. O Meri Jaan (ओ मेरी जान)

Movie: Life in a… Metro (2007)
Singer: KK
Music: Pritam Chakraborty
Lyrics: Sandeep Srivastava

The song was sung by Pritam and KK. The song duration is 5:05 minutes. The film was This is a softer goodbye. The movie has an IMDb rating of 7.4 and is critically acclaimed. The song is personal, emotional, and perfect for a farewell when it is about people and not tied to any event.

22. Main Yahaan Tu Wahan (मैं यहाँ तू वहाँ)

Movie: Baghban (2003)
Singer: Amitabh Bachchan, Alka Yagnik
Music: Aadesh Shrivastava
Lyrics: Sameer

A classic separation song that works well for farewells. It might be more impactful where people are moving to different cities or countries. The means “distance = emotions × 10.”

23. Aanewala Pal (आनेवाला पल)

Movie: Gol Maal (1979)
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music: R. D. Burman
Lyrics: Gulzar

Aanewala Pal is a timeless, philosophical Hindi song from the 1979 comedy film Gol Maal. The film was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. It reflects how the present moment quickly becomes the past.

It’s perfect when your farewell message is: “Kal kya ho, nobody knows, so smile today.”

24. Kabhi Kabhi Aditi (कभी कभी अदिति)

Movie: Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na (2008)
Singer: Rashid Ali
Music: A. R. Rahman
Lyrics: Abbas Tyrewala

“Kabhi Kabhi Aditi” is a playful and upbeat song from the 2008 romantic comedy Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na. The film is directed by Abbas Tyrewala. It captures the charm of a boy affectionately teasing a girl named Aditi. It is a light-hearted song.

This is the “light farewell” song—perfect when you want hope, positivity, and a fun send-off instead of crying.

25. Ruk Jaana Nahin (रुक जाना नहीं)

Movie: Imtihan (1974)
Singer: Kishore Kumar
Music: Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri

It is more of a motivational song from the 1974 Hindi film Imtihan. The film is directed by Tulsi and Shyam Ramsey. It gives out a message of perseverance and never giving up in the face of hardships.

A perfect “moving on” farewell closer. Works brilliantly as an ending track. It leaves people motivated rather than emotional.