Bollywood songs have been setting the mood for Holi every year. From actor Rajesh Khanna crooning “Aaj Na Chhodenge” to Amitabh Bachchan-Rekha romancing in “Rang Barse”, the songs let Holi revelers show their delight and passion on the occasion.
On this festival of colors, put your best foot forward with these evergreen numbers: Jai Jai Shivshankar – ‘War’
Hori Mein – ‘Gulmohar’
This lively track from the latest family drama starring Manoj Bajpayee and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore is full of the Holi vigor. Sung by Kavita Seth, the song is a celebration of love and endearment that thrives in a family despite all ups and downs.
What happens when Hrithik Roshan leaves no stone unturned to make you tap a foot? You forget everything and start grooving. This is what happens when the song ‘Jai Jai Shivshankar’ from the action thriller ‘War’ plays on
Gori Tu Latth Maar – ‘Toilet – Ek Prem Katha’ Aaj Na Chhodenge – ‘Kati Patang’ Rang Barse – ‘Silsila’
Starring Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar, this song is a heart-to-heart romantic yet quirky Holi song.
The song is an iconic Holi song sung by the legendary singers of our country Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.
No Holi celebration is complete without the song. Actor Amitabh Bachchan’s father and legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan wrote the lyrics for this song
Balam Pichkari – ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ Badri Ki Dulhania (Title track)
Sung by Vishal Dadlani and Shalmali Kholgade, this fun-loving song from the 2013 film stars Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor
With around 650 million views on YouTube, this is likely one of the most streamed songs on the website. Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan’s chemistry is sizzling and so is the song.
Holi Khele Raghuveera – ‘Baghban’
Starring actors Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan, the song was composed by Aadesh Shrivastava for the film. It became the Holi anthem for many, after the ‘Rang Barse’ song.