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It is associated with the legend of Prahlad and Holika, symbolising the triumph of devotion over arrogance. Holi is more than just a festival—it's a celebration of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings. It brings people together, washing away past grievances and filling hearts with happiness. Dance like no one's watching, laugh till your stomach hurts, and celebrate this joyous occasion with unfiltered energy. So, grab your colours, let go of worries, and immerse yourself in the joy of Holi!
Holi in Bollywood
With the festival of colours, Holi, just around the corner, it’s time to raise the temperature on the streets with some heart–throbbing music and the spirits of festivities! And so that you don’t waste any more time searching for songs to play at the festival, we have sorted out some of the top musical hits that have our word to entertain you to the fullest. Without wasting any of your time reading between the lines, let’s have a peek at the best of Holi in Bollywood sequences
Holi Ke Din
From Bollywood’s iconic movie Sholay, Holi Ke Din is a hit song that steals a lot of hearts yet today! The villagers of Ramgarh start preparation for Holi celebrations around and it aces the excitement with the entry of Veeru and Basanti playfully teasing each other with colours, leading to this amazing song Holi Ke Din. Composed by the legend of Bollywood, R. D. Burman, showcased beautifully is one of the epic celebrations of Holi in Bollywood movies by the renowned actors Hema Malini and Dharmendra!
Balam Pichkari
Grab the colours and try dodging the water balloons with this musical composition by Pritam playing in the background! Balam Pichkari song cast by Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor was one of the ultimate Holi scenes from Bollywood. This song displays the transformation of Naina (Deepika Padukone) towards the end of their trip, which leaves Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) in exuberance and decides to join the locals celebrating Holi that unfolds a lively Holi party song setting a new trend among youngsters and is everyone’s favourite!
Jai Jai Shiv Shankar
The Holi sequence is set in a grand festive atmosphere where two powerful characters, Kabir (Hrithik Roshan) and Khalid (Tiger Shroff), engage in a friendly yet intense dance-off. This electrifying music composition by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani will surely set the party’s mood to ‘bhayankar’ towards its end! Start your party with this rocking song and try to match the steps by Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, a power-packed magic duo in one of the celebrated Holi movies, War.
Hori Khele Raghuveera
Be it a youngster or an elder, this is one of the evergreen hits that everyone would like to play at least once on Holi. Played in the movie Baghbaan by the beautiful duo Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini—iconic Holi scenes in Bollywood, is a nostalgic and heartwarming one, where Raj Malhotra (Amitabh Bachchan) and his wife (Hema Malini) relive their youthful days amidst the Holi celebrations. You will want to put this composition by Uttam Singh and Aadesh Shrivastava on repeat and groove as it is a tribute to the festival’s cultural significance!
Rang Barse
One of the top Holi movies of Bollywood, Silsila, a 1981 film, has changed the view of Holi parties almost everywhere. The Holi playlist cannot be complete without the Rang Barse song of Amitabh Bachchan's. It is one of the most popular songs of Holi, which showcases the iconic Holi scenes in Bollywood, where Amit (Amitabh Bachchan) playfully sings Rang Barse, the song takes on a deeper meaning, revealing the underlying turmoil in the love triangle between Amit (Amitabh Bachchan), Chandni (Rekha), and Shobha (Jaya Bachchan).
So, what are you waiting for? With a power-packed playlist from the best Holi scenes from Bollywood ready to set the mood, it’s time to dive headfirst into the Holi madness and splash colours on your loved ones because ‘Bura na mano Holi hai!’
But first, make sure you keep these basics in mind:
- Use organic colours which are better for your skin and the environment.
- Hydrate well because your body needs that amidst all the chaos.
- Oil your hair and skin which makes it easier to wash off the colours later.
- Seal your phone in a waterproof pouch unless you want it covered in gulal.
- Respect personal space. Play safe and ensure that everyone around you is having a good time.
And then, grab your vibrant gulal, drench your friends and family in a riot of colours and water balloons, and let the festive beats take over—make this festival unforgettable!