New Delhi: The air is filled with the Holi fervour and people are already soaking in in the colours of joy as they celebrate the festival of colours with their loved ones. But what is Holi without some thandai and thumkas on popular Bollywood tracks crafted especially for the occasion?
As you set your Holi playlist to enjoy the festival uniterrupted, obviously, we have to include Rang Barse (Silsila), Holi Ke Din (Sholay), Do Me A Favour (Waqt: The Race Against Time), and Go Pagal (Jolly LLB 2). Nonetheless, we've included five less well-known Holi songs here that you might find interesting.
Here are some lesser known songs that will rejuvenate your soul by letting you keep up with the Holi spirit at the same time. Check it out:
1. Hori Mein - Gulmohar
This lively track from the latest family drama starring Manoj Bajpayee and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore is full of the Holi vigour. Sung by Kavita Seth, the song is a celebration of love and endearment that thrives in a family despite all ups and downs. Get everyone grooving with this peppy track aur phir "Jhoomo Holi Mein."
2. Ae Gori - Delhi Heights
This song featuring Neha Dhupia, Rohit Bose Roy, Jimmy Shergill and Simone Singh from the movie Delhi Heights is one of the most underrated Holi songs. Sung by Kailash Kher and Sonu Kakkar, the song is on the lines of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha starrer 'Rang Barse', one of the most popular and evergreen Holi song of all times. Do include this song in your playlist for Kailash Kher's playful voice.
3. Holi Mein Rangeele
A Hindi album called 'Holi Mein Rangeele' was published in 2020. Talented musicians Abhinav Shekhar, Mika Singh, and Pallavi Ishpuniyani were involved in the song's composition. The peppy track infused with festive vibes features Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh and Varun Sharma.
4. Holi Biraj Ma - Genius
Holi Biraj Ma, which lasts 3:04 minutes, is a pure Holi celebration. Himesh Reshammiya wrote the song for the 2018 film 'Genius', and singer Jubin Nautiyal sang it.
Manoj Muntashir, a well-known poet and writer, wrote the song's lyrics. The song has a charming folky flavour and sounds similar to Phir Raat Kati from Shah Rukh Khan's 'Paheli'.
5. Jai Jai Shivshankar - War
What happens when Hrithik Roshan leaves no stone unturned to make you tap a foot? You forget everything and start grooving. This is what happens when the song 'Jai Jai Shivshankar' from the action thriller 'War' plays on your music system. Sung by Vishal Dadlani, Benny Dayal and Kumaar, the musis is composed by duo Vishal-Shekhar. Kumaar has penned the lyrics for the lively track that is bound to get you moving on the dance floor.
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