Mumbai, June 15 -- Twenty-five years after Gadar: Ek Prem Katha stormed theatres and rewrote box-office history, its music still holds a special place in the hearts of millions of fans. Released in 2001, the film was more than just a cinematic phenomenon; it was an emotional experience powered by a soundtrack that captured love, separation, sacrifice and patriotism in equal measure.

The romantic-action-thriller, which was directed by Anil Sharma and starred actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, arrived at a time when Bollywood music was undergoing a transformation. Yet composer Uttam Singh and lyricist Anand Bakshi delivered an album rooted in melody, Punjabi folk traditions and timeless emotions. Even today, the songs are played at weddi...