The 1990s are often celebrated as the , a decade defined by a shift from the action-heavy 80s to soulful, melody-driven soundtracks . This period saw the rise of legendary playback singers like Kumar Sanu , Udit Narayan , and Alka Yagnik , alongside groundbreaking composers such as A.R. Rahman and the duo Nadeem–Shravan . Iconic Romantic Anthems