Imagine the vibrant festival of Holi without your favourite Bollywood numbers to accompany the celebrations. Unimaginable! Nothing to dance on, nothing to hum and nothing to tease each other with...
We've dug into the past and present and bring you some evergreen songs to spice up the season. Here is a glimpse of the 'most wanted' Holi songs — for your eyes-only!
Holi Ke Din Rang Mil Jaate Hai:
This colourful number from Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' is one of the best Holi songs with its lyrics emphasizing on washing away enmity by splashing colour on each other.
Rang Barse:
The chemistry crackled between Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha in this song from 'Silsila'. It's a perfect depiction of getting naughty on Holi with your 'special' friend!
Hori Khele Raghuveera:
Holi tracks are synonymous with Amitabh Bachchan and it is inevitable that his name figures again. This one from 'Baghban' makes you dance with the dream jodi of Hema Malini and Big B.
Ang Se Ang Lagana Sajan:
This playful track from 'Darr' adds zing to the hues of Holi and is a flawless depiction of showering colours of love on each other.
Do Me A Favour Let's Play Holi
Featuring doomed lovers Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, this song from 'Waqt' reminds one of his salad days. So, do us a favour and groove with this sumptuous number this Holi!
Aaj Na Chhodenge Bas Humjoli Khelenge Hum Holi:
Rajesh Khanna, in his typical style, entices Asha Parekh on the sacred day of Holi. This timeless song from 'Kati Patang' is a must on the list.
Dekho Aayi Holi:
This one from 'Mangal Pandey' conveys the message of forgetting sorrows in clouds of blues, greens and reds. So, go and paint one and all alike while grooving on this track!
Chandi Ki Daal Par:
This song from Salman Khan's 'Hello Brother' is an accurate portrayal of the Maharashtrian tradition of rejoicing on Holi with the challenge of breaking the butter-milk pot hung high in the middle of the street.
Chhan Ke Mohalla Saara:
This song from 'Action Replayy' makes a spanking new entry in the category of Holi songs with Aishwarya Rai shaking a leg and splashing colour!
Soni Soni Ankhiyon Wali:
This sparkling track from 'Mohabbatein' breathes an air of romance and adds to the merriment, the very spirit of Holi!
Some other Holi classics:
Mal De Gulal Mohe, Aaye Holi Aaye Re from 'Kaamchor'
Apne Rang Mein Rang De Mujko from Aakhir Kyon
Aayee Re Aayee Re Holi from 'Zakhmee'
Phagun Aayo Re from 'Phagun'
Holi Aaye Re Kanhayee from 'Mother India'
Tan Rang Lo Ji Aaj Mann Rang Lo from 'Kohinoor'
O Dekho Holi Aayi from 'Mashaal'
Rang Di Preet Ne Rang Di from 'Dhanwan'
Arre Ja Re Hat Natkhat from 'Navrang'
So, if music be the colour of Holi, play on!
Holi Ke Din Rang Mil Jaate Hai:
This colourful number from Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' is one of the best Holi songs with its lyrics emphasizing on washing away enmity by splashing colour on each other.
Rang Barse:
The chemistry crackled between Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha in this song from 'Silsila'. It's a perfect depiction of getting naughty on Holi with your 'special' friend!
Hori Khele Raghuveera:
Holi tracks are synonymous with Amitabh Bachchan and it is inevitable that his name figures again. This one from 'Baghban' makes you dance with the dream jodi of Hema Malini and Big B.
Ang Se Ang Lagana Sajan:
This playful track from 'Darr' adds zing to the hues of Holi and is a flawless depiction of showering colours of love on each other.
Do Me A Favour Let's Play Holi
Featuring doomed lovers Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, this song from 'Waqt' reminds one of his salad days. So, do us a favour and groove with this sumptuous number this Holi!
Aaj Na Chhodenge Bas Humjoli Khelenge Hum Holi:
Rajesh Khanna, in his typical style, entices Asha Parekh on the sacred day of Holi. This timeless song from 'Kati Patang' is a must on the list.
Dekho Aayi Holi:
This one from 'Mangal Pandey' conveys the message of forgetting sorrows in clouds of blues, greens and reds. So, go and paint one and all alike while grooving on this track!
Chandi Ki Daal Par:
This song from Salman Khan's 'Hello Brother' is an accurate portrayal of the Maharashtrian tradition of rejoicing on Holi with the challenge of breaking the butter-milk pot hung high in the middle of the street.
Chhan Ke Mohalla Saara:
This song from 'Action Replayy' makes a spanking new entry in the category of Holi songs with Aishwarya Rai shaking a leg and splashing colour!
Soni Soni Ankhiyon Wali:
This sparkling track from 'Mohabbatein' breathes an air of romance and adds to the merriment, the very spirit of Holi!
Some other Holi classics:
Mal De Gulal Mohe, Aaye Holi Aaye Re from 'Kaamchor'
Apne Rang Mein Rang De Mujko from Aakhir Kyon
Aayee Re Aayee Re Holi from 'Zakhmee'
Phagun Aayo Re from 'Phagun'
Holi Aaye Re Kanhayee from 'Mother India'
Tan Rang Lo Ji Aaj Mann Rang Lo from 'Kohinoor'
O Dekho Holi Aayi from 'Mashaal'
Rang Di Preet Ne Rang Di from 'Dhanwan'
Arre Ja Re Hat Natkhat from 'Navrang'
So, if music be the colour of Holi, play on!
