A nonetheless from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. (courtesy: YouTube)
New Delhi:
It’s that point of the yr when the air is colored in shades of pink, pink, yellow and inexperienced due to Holi. The colourful pageant of colors holds immense significance in Indian tradition and the enjoyable and frolic that the event brings with it has been drastically exploited by Bollywood filmmakers. Holi has been used as a canvas to color tales of romance, drama, and emotional upheaval. The pageant has served as the right backdrop for heavy-duty drama in a number of Bollywood movies. This is a listing of 5 Bollywood films that fantastically seize the essence of Holi and its myriad prospects.
1. Sholay – Prime Video
Sholay, considered one of Bollywood’s most iconic movies, really makes use of the spirit and setting of Holi to strengthen its storyline. The pageant of colors turns into the backdrop for love as Veeru (Dharmendra) woos Basanti (Hema Malini). The music Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jate Hain has been a daily fixture on the Holi playlist. However the identical celebration additionally options because the setting for a battle between the evil Gabbar and the heroic Jai-Veeru.
2. Silsila – Prime Video
Yash Chopra’s Silsila has a stunning Holi scene – and a well-known music Rang Barse – that serves as a pivotal second within the storyline. Because the festive fervour takes over, Amit (Amitabh Bachchan) and Chandni (Rekha)’s inhibitions slip away. Their fondness for one another involves the fore as Amit’s spouse Shobha (Jaya Bachchan) and Chandni’s husband Dr Anand (Sanjeev Kumar) watch helplessly.
3. Mohabbatein – Prime Video
On this movie, Holi is the catalyst that enables the triumph of affection over societal norms. The rebellious Raj Aryan Malhotra (Shah Rukh Khan) throws warning to the wind and leads his college students to a day of celebration and irreverence. The younger minds sing, dance and fall in love, a lot to the chagrin of their strict principal Narayan Shankar (Amitabh Bachchan).
4. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani – Netflix
Holi marks a turning level for protagonists Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) and Naina (Deepika Padukone) in Ayan Mukerji’s coming-of-age drama. It’s throughout a Holi celebration that Bunny sees Naina as a vivacious younger lady past her “scholar” picture and Naina surprises herself along with her abandon. We get nice moments of friendship and candour set to the wonderful tune of Balam Pichkari.
5. Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela – Jio Cinema
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela has proved that Holi is the right setting to fall in love. When Ram (Ranveer Singh) and Leela (Deepika Padukone) flirt between clouds of color, their fiery chemistry is palpable. It’s once more matched with a tune for the ages, Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, that can make you smile and groove.
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