Holi 2021: It’s hard to let the festival of colors pass without some bonhomie and fun (File)
COVID-19 may have ruined Holi’s performances last year and is likely to do the same this year as well, but the Bollywood buff in us is finding it hard to let the festival of colors pass without a bit bonhomie and fun. And the only really important prerequisite of the festival is the presence of the famous Holi songs.
Here are 10 songs to wake you up in the mood of Holi without stepping out of the house:
Holi Ke Din (Sholay)
Hosted by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, this colorful song from a 1975 cult film features Dharmendra romancing Hema Malini on screen. Even 46 years later, the song is still as green as the couple, who tied the knot in 1980.
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Rang Barse (Silsila)
A iconic song that most of us have grown up listening to, it stars Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan again, this time with Rekha for company. This puppy song is still very popular among the holi on Holi.
Soni Soni Ankhiyon Wali (Mohabbatein)
Shah Rukh Khan in festive cheer, dancing away to glory, and Aishwarya Rai making a floating appearance. We need to say more! This song is a true Holi classic.
Jai Jai Shiv Shankar (War)
Two of the best dancers in the country – Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff – took their A-game forward and took steps with this Holi song. Their deadly combination ensured that the song went on to become a country dance anthem.
Balam Pichkari (Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani)
Among recent Holi songs, this one from the 2013 movie is a party favorite. It has been dubbed ‘Holi’s new hymn’ by Deepika Padukone, who appears in this puppy song performing ‘thumkas’ by Ranbir Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin. It was sung by Vishal Dadlani and Shalmali Kholgade. The words are by Irshad Kamil.
Make Me My Favorite, We Play Holi (Waqt)
You can’t get through Holi without someone hearing this song at least once. There are so many things to enjoy along the way – Anu Malik’s intriguing notes punctuated by the sublime and fun calls of Sunidhi Chauhan, the chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, the bonhomie and the overall Christmas feel.
Badri Ki Dulhania (Badrinath Ki Dulhania)
Imagine a riot of color, desi swag, kala chashma, six-pack abs and lots of pouting. Bam! Your Alia Bhatt-Varun Dhawan star title song 2017. The song is all you need for a puppy Holi.
Tum Tak (Raanjhanaa)
Holi is not the usual way with all the jhatkas and matkas, this is about celebrating the festival of colors with the love of your life. This song is full of fun and unhappiness and just grows on you with time.
Tu Ne Maari Entriyaan (Gunday)
Really best Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor wooing Priyanka Chopra in this song from the 2014 action player sums up Holi’s celebration. It is the step of the hook that makes it more memorable.
Lahu Muhn Lag Gaya (Goliyon Ki Ras Leela: Ram-Leela)
This was Deepika Padukone’s second Holi song in 2013 and can be said to be as lively as Balam Pichkari. Set in a Gujarati environment with some elements of Holi as well as garba, Lahu Muhn … was a sensual trail. This piece, sung by Shail Hada, was lit with the unique chemistry of Deepika and Ranveer Singh.