Top 12 Famous Bollywood Holi Songs
Holi means colors, brightness, fun, and ecstasy. This unique Indian festival of colors and Bollywood have a special connection. And perhaps Holi is that festival which is tapped by most moviemakers in Bollywood. From Mehboob Khan (Aurat & Mother India) in the ’50s to Ramesh Sippy in ’70s (Sholay), Yash Chopra (Silsila & Darr) in late ’80s & 90’s to Ayan Mukerji (YJHD) among the current generation – many gifted directors had a Holi song in their filmography. Here are the top 12 famous Bollywood Holi songs that have and will always remain in your playlist registering the quotient of vivacious fun & frolic.
1. Rang Barse – The Last Iconic Amitabh-Rekha Duo
- Movie: Silsila
- Year: 1981
- Music: Shiv-Hari (Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma & Hariprasad Chaurasia)
- Singer: Amitabh Bachchan
- Lyrics: Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
Never ever the cine-lovers have seen the iconic pair of Amitabh-Rekha again on screen! What an exit – really. Like the modern-day rendition of Lord Krishna & Radha – Amit & Chandni were playfully engaged in smearing each other with Holi colors totally forgetting the society around them. Holi festival has a flair of Radha-Krishna love in it and this song has that same madness, intoxication, and carelessness traits of love. You simply cannot celebrate Holi without playing this iconic song.
2. Holi Ke Din – The Song Before Gabbar Invades
- Movie: Sholay
- Year: 1975
- Music: R. D. Burman
- Singers: Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar
- Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
- Movie: Mohabbatein
- Year: 2000
- Music: Jatin-Lalit
- Singers: Udit Narayan, Sonali Bhatawdekar, Ishaan Dev, Pritha Mazumdar, Jaspinder Narula, Udhbav Ohja, Shweta Pandit, & Manohar Shetty
- Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
- Movie: Yej Jawani Hai Deewani
- Year: 2013
- Music: Pritam
- Singers: Shalmali Kholgade & Vishal Dadlani
- Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
- Movie: Baghban
- Year: 2003
- Music: Lt. Aadesh Shrivastav
- Singers: Udit Narayan, Amitabh Bachchan, Sukhwinder Singh, & Alka Yagnik
- Lyrics: Sameer
- Movie: Kati Patang
- Year: 1971
- Music: R.D. Burman
- Singers: Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar
- Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
- Movie: Waqt
- Year: 2005
- Music: Anu Malik
- Singers: Anu Malik & Sunidhi Chauhan
- Lyrics: Sameer
- Movie: Darr
- Year: 1993
- Music: Shiv-Hari
- Singers: Vinod Rathod, Alka Yagnik, Sudesh Bhosle, & Devki Pandit
- Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
- Movie: Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela
- Year: 2013
- Music: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Singers: Shail Hada & Osman Mir
- Lyrics: Siddharth-Garima
- Movie: Badrinath ki Dulhaniya
- Year: 2017
- Music: Tanishk Bagchi
- Singers: Dev Negi, Neha Kakkar, Monali Thakur, & Ikka
- Lyrics: Shabbir Ahmed
- Movie: Raanjhanaa
- Year: 2013
- Music: A.R. Rahman
- Singers: Javed Ali,
- Movie: Dil Jo Bhi Kahey
- Year: 2005
- Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
- Singers: Sudesh Bhonsle & Vaishali Samant
- Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
There is no one in India who doesn’t know the name of this movie. The newborn babies or the millennials are taught about Sholay by the elders. It is like the bible of Bollywood. And it also features a Holi song. The villagers were shown having fun on the Holi day and post the song, the group of dacoits led by Gabbar Singh arrives to snatch away wealth of people.
3. Soni Soni - Playing Holi The SRK Way
Three different couples with a different meaning of love enjoy this colorful festival of togetherness. The King of Romance – SRK dances with his students and other residents of that place and it is a spectacular show. It is the perfect song to play on Holi if you have called all your college or school friends. You will also see people filling their heart with “Bhaang”. Play this song, dance your heart out, and pour some Bhaang in your throat.
4. Balam Pichkari – The New Age Holi Classic
The beats and lyrics of this song allow you to go back to the retro and classic steps of Bollywood. The thumkas and pelvic thrusts would give you some amazing Insta Boomerang videos. It took the whole nation by a storm and every time this song plays, you really feel that “there is intoxication (bhang) in the air”. Therefore, it is the New Age Holi Classic song and has reached the heights of “Rang Barse”. There is mad friendship, inebriating bhaang, and amazing dance moves in this song which makes it to everyone’s playlist.
5. Holi Khele Raghuveera – The Ageless Holi Song For Family
Three generations are dancing together in this song and that perfectly portrays the average Indian families. The whole family comes together to celebrate the major occasions and relish on lavish food, desserts, and drinks. This song also epitomizes ageless love between the aged couple played by Amitabh Bachchan & Hema Malini. So, play this song and drag all your family members to the lawn to play Holi and dance.
6. Aaj Na Chhodenge – The Ritual Challenging Holi Song
This famous Holi song sees Rajesh Khanna in his frivolous form & Asha Parekh in her coy avatar. The song challenged rituals of an old India where widows were barred from most of the festivals. Asha Parekh or Madhavi was unwilling to join the Holi brigade but her lover Kamal or Rajesh Khanna won’t listen to any age-old tradition. The cool and casual lyrics taps the passion of love beautifully while the melodious music of Burman gives it a classic touch.
7. Do Me A Favor – The Angrez Swag Of Holi
The unique voice of Anu Malik adds that extra layer of sizzle to this song while Sunidhi Chauhan brings a playful flavor to it. Picturized beautifully on Akshay Kumar & Priyanka Chopra, this song takes place on a boat. The lyric is a blend of Hindi & English and the fast beats make it a favorite among the young hearts. You simply cannot have Holi at your place without this awesome song.
8. Ang Se Ang Lagana – K …K ….K…Kirrannn Plays Holi
It is a fun Holi song which you can never miss out. Yash Chopra delved into both simplicity and passion of love in this song. In the movie, you would see the violent and aggressive extent of Rahul Mehra or SRK to catch a glimpse of his ladylove Kiran played by Juhi Chawla. So, when you have a “all-couples” Holi get-together, this song is a must in your list.
9. Lahu Muh Lag Gaya – When Ram & Leela Plays Holi
They know that they are enemies and yet cannot help to fall for each other. Love is fierce, fervent, and full of courage. This song features the first meet of Ram & Leela whose families are arch rivals. Ram & Leela fall in “love at first sight” and starts teasing each other just like Lord Krishna & Radha. The amazing cinematography by Ravi Varman, SLB’s artistic vision, and marvelous dance direction by Samir and Arsh Tanna make this song “unforgettable”.
10. Badri Ki Dulhaniya – The Fun Holi Song
This is the recent Bollywood number to reach this list of Top 12 Famous Bollywood Holi Songs. It features the current sensations of Bollywood – Varun Dhawan & Alia Bhatt. There is a cool quotient to this song and the youngsters find it really “happening”. The tune is hummable and drags one to the dance floor. If you or any of your friends are participating in any Dance Competition during Holi, try to build the choreography on this song.
11. Tum Tak – The Romantic Holi Song
The lyrics of this amazing song doesn’t narrate the friskiness of Holi but Natarajan Subramaniam & Vishal Sinha have captured Banaras in a breath-taking manner. The characters in this movie are on the streets playing Holi in a crazy way. The lead actor imagines his lady love comes in Yellow suit and smears him with Holi colors of love. Just for the spectacular visuals, this song makes it to the list of memorable Holi songs of Bollywood.
12. C'est La Vie – Another Holi Special From BigB
The lyrics say “play Holi with your near & dear ones” and there is the inclusion of French phrase “C’est La Vie”. C’est La Vie is a hugely popular song by Khaled and it is used to convey that certain situations happen in life, and you cannot do anything about them. It is a song that inspires you to go with the flow of time, have fun, and move on. The melodious music by SEL would make you dance for sure!
