Updated on: 02 September, 2026 01:01 PM IST |Kavya Agarwal
Some voices don’t just accompany a song because they become its emotion. Tochi Raina is one such singer whose distinctive vocals have added depth, warmth and an unmistakable character to some of Bollywood’s most memorable tracks. His voice has a way of lingering long after the music fades. On his birthday, let’s revisit five of his songs that beautifully showcase the magic and versatility of his voice.
Aali Re (No One Killed Jessica)
Tochi Raina’s vocals are what give "Aali Re" its lasting imprint. His sound becomes inseparable from the track, so when the song comes to mind, it is not just the tune that stays behind. It is the unmistakable vocal presence that made the track what it is.
Tochi Raina’s vocals are what give "Aali Re" its lasting imprint. His sound becomes inseparable from the track, so when the song comes to mind, it is not just the tune that stays behind. It is the unmistakable vocal presence that made the track what it is.
Saibo (Shor In The City)
Tochi Raina gives this song a quality that makes it feel wonderfully timeless. His voice avoids sounding tied to a particular vocal trend, allowing the composition to retain its charm and ensuring that the track can continues to be loved.
Tochi Raina gives this song a quality that makes it feel wonderfully timeless. His voice avoids sounding tied to a particular vocal trend, allowing the composition to retain its charm and ensuring that the track can continues to be loved.
Gal Mitthi Mitthi (Aisha)
There is a beautiful sense of fluidity in Tochi Raina’s rendition of this song. His vocals move naturally with the composition, making this song perfect. The voice complements the narrative perfectly.
There is a beautiful sense of fluidity in Tochi Raina’s rendition of this song. His vocals move naturally with the composition, making this song perfect. The voice complements the narrative perfectly.
Iktara (Wake Up Sid)
"Ikatra" remains our favorite for the sheer atmosphere created by Tochi Raina’s vocals. There is a quality to his rendition that allows the song to stay in the listener’s mind, long after the music has stopped playing.
"Ikatra" remains our favorite for the sheer atmosphere created by Tochi Raina’s vocals. There is a quality to his rendition that allows the song to stay in the listener’s mind, long after the music has stopped playing.
Parinda (Jab Harry Met Sejal)
The beauty of "Parinda) is in how Tochi Raina becomes a part of its musical world. His voice never feels placed over the composition; it feels woven into it.
The beauty of "Parinda) is in how Tochi Raina becomes a part of its musical world. His voice never feels placed over the composition; it feels woven into it.
