Holi 2021: Let's create a euphoric playlist by revisiting all the melodies that are remembered by generations.
The vibrant festival of colours is just around the corner! As much as it is impossible to stay away from colours on this day, so is to restrain yourself from grooving to the iconic tunes of Holi songs. This year Holi will be celebrated on March 29.
Even though it is a predominantly Hindu festival, it is celebrated by people of other faiths as well. It marks the arrival of the spring harvest season in the country. The evening before Holi is known as Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi during which people light a bonfire to signify the burning of the demon Holika. People celebrate the festival by binging on some lip-smacking sweets, 'thandai' and splash coloured powder, water, and balloons while chanting "Holi Hai".
However, no celebration is complete without some songs that go perfectly with the occasion. When it comes to festivals, Bollywood has always been at the forefront of providing the best songs for its audience. For Holi 2021, let's create a euphoric playlist by revisiting all the melodies that are remembered by generations.
1. Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra's 'Do Me A Favour Let's Play Holi'
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Music director Anu Malik has helmed and sung the song with Sunidhi Chauhan. The number, penned by lyricist Sameer, stars Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra.
2. Amitabh Bachchan's 'Rang Barse'
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Holi celebration is incomplete without this song which is from the 1981 film 'Silsila' sung by Amitabh Bachchan and penned by his father and legendary writer Harivansh Rai Bachchan.
3. Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt's 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania Title Song'
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The Holi song from the 2017 Hindi movie 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' starring Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt is enough to hit the euphoric nerves of people while playing Holi. The song is sung by Neha Kakkar, Dev Negi, Monali Thakur, and Ikka Singh.
4. Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini's 'Hori Khele Raghuveera'
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From the 2013 movie 'Baghban', this song that stars Amitabh Bachchan, and Hema Malini is sung by Amitabh Bachchan, Alka Yagnik, Sukhwinder Singh, and Udit Narayan.
5. Dharmendra and Hema Malini's 'Holi Ke Din'
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Sung by the legendary singers Kishore Kumar, and Lata Mangeshkar, the song stars Hema Malini, Dharmendra Deol, and Amitabh Bachchan. The song, penned by Anand Bakshi is still listed as one of the most iconic Holi songs of Bollywood.
6. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's 'Balam Pichkari'
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The 2013 Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor-starrer gave this iconic Holi song to Bollywood. The track was sung in the soulful voices of Shalmali Kholgade and Vishal Dadlani.
