# Songs that outlive their films still matter after 25 years 2026-08-15T02:09:43+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Deccan Herald columnist Rashmi Vasudeva explores how songs sometimes surpass the films they originate from, finding a lasting place in listeners' lives even 25 years later. The piece reflects on the phenomenon of music that escapes its cinematic context and stays with audiences over time, becoming more memorable than the movie itself. The column examines this enduring emotional connection with songs that outlive their films, turning into personal anthems or cultural touchstones. It invites readers to consider what makes certain music persist and create these unlikely afterlives. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: Deccan Herald, Rashmi Vasudeva Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/songs-that-outlive-their-films-still-matter-after-25-years/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/songs-that-outlive-their-films-still-matter-after-25-years/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.