What’s a Holi party without some music? No matter how old you are, you need to dance to make this day a little special. So, if you are throwing a party this time for your friends and family, try to make your playlist unique.
Since it’s the Festival of Colours, why not include songs, both recent and from yesteryears, with the word rang in them? Here are our top picks to add to your playlist this festive season…
Besharam Rang
This song might have been released two months back but is still ruling the charts, much like Shah Rukh Khan, in Pathaan, ruling over his audience’s hearts. With a sizzling Deepika Padukone, partying and dancing away on the shores of an island in Spain, this song is all about partying hard. Having the word rang in its title, we’re sure this song is going to be a hit at your Holi party!
Rang Barse
This has to be the most iconic Holi song of all time. From the legendary Yash Chopra’s Silsila, this song is all about having fun on Holi. With Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bachchan on the screen, you can’t help but dance to the tunes of this song! Afterall, it’s all about the rang, you see!
Mohe Rang Do Lal
If you’re planning on mood-changer, this is the song for you. Performed gracefully by Deepika Padukone in Bajirao Mastani, this song, too, is set during Holi. Choreographed by Pandit Birju Maharaj, it is all about the desire of love and will surely make a great addition to your playlist.
Rangisari
Now, this song is one that everyone has heard, and loved! From being a single release to trending on Instagram reel to being featured in the film JugJugg Jeeyo, this song by Kanishk Seth and Kavita Seth is definitely one to party to. It has the beats and rhythm to dance along with your friends, or even your beau. So, have a blast.
Rang De Basanti
It’s time to break into a bhangra! We bet no one can sit still when this Daler Mehndi gem starts playing. With AR Rahman’s electrifying music and Mehndi’s infectious voice, playing this song from the eponymous film will make you everyone’s favourite at the party!
The must-play classics:
Balam Pichkari
How can any Holi playlist be complete without this gem? Everyone’s favourite Holi song, Balam Pichkari from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is truly every generations’ fav! With playful lyrics and a high-tempo beat, you will find people of all ages grooving to this one for sure!
Do Me A Favour Lets Play Holi
From the film Waqt - The Race Against Time, this Anu Malik song is a must-play. Having cheeky, flirty lyrics and a chorus line unlike any other, you have to play this song at your Holi party. While you’re at it, why not ask your crush, “Do me a favour? Let’s play holi!”
Jai Jai Shiv Shankar and Jai Jai Shivshankar
You might be wondering what the two different versions of the song are! Well, the first is definitely a gem from the film Aap Ki Kasam with Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz. The song is a Holi classic because who doesn’t know the lyrics — Ek ke do, do ke char mujhko to dikhte hain, Aisa hi hota hai jab do dil milte hain!
The newer version of the song is from the movie War, starring Tiger Shroff and Hrithik Roshan as leads. Their electrifying dance moves might be difficult to imitate but you sure will be dancing to the tunes of this song when you hear it!
