Mumbai, Aug. 12 -- Do you know what Bollywood has always managed to do with gangster dramas? Make them surprisingly soulful. For years, films about crime, violence and the underworld have stood out not just for their intense stories, but also for music that gives these characters an emotional side. Somehow, romance and soulful melodies have always found their place in the world of gangsters.

And one of the strongest examples remains Awarapan. Released in 2007, Mohit Suri's film may have been built around crime, revenge and redemption, but its music gave the story a completely different emotional weight. Songs like "Toh Phir Aao", "Tera Mera Rishta", "Mahiya" and "Maula Maula" became an important part of the film's identity. Almost two de...