होली है!

Holi Hai

Bollywood movies and festivals are made for each other. Holi, however, provides an unparalleled opportunity. It comes with colour, romance, dance, and provides an opportunity to cross the line . They got everything.

Wide range of emotions have been captured (sometimes in the same song) via Holi through decades. Remember the unforgettable (and embarrassed) look at Sanjeev Kumar’s and Jaya Bhaduri’s faces in Rang Barse (Silsila)? Or the contrast between the colourful Rajesh Khanna and a white-clad and spotless Asha Parekh in Aaj na chhodenge bas humjoli (Kati Patang)? Kati Patang has a really twisted story, by the way!

Sometimes, Holi songs prove pivotal in a story – Piya Sang Khelo Holi Phagun Aayo Re (Phagun) is all about playing Holi with the loved one but when Dharmendra sprays Wahdeeda Rehman’s silk sari with colours, she rebukes him. He leaves never to come back. (actually, he does come back, but only at the end). Great music by S. D. Burman.

Mom says must mention these two evergreen Holi songs – Holi Aayi Re Kanhai (Mother India) and Holi Khelat Nandlal (Godan).

Listen to all these and others in our Holi songs collection. Comments welcome here.

Happy Holi from Phulki!