Diwali, the harbinger of culture, fun and harmony brings together families and friends who celebrate the ‘Festival of Lights’ with love, laughter and gifts. Well, it’s that time of the year again! Today, that is Bhai Dooj, is the last day to dress up, decorate your homes with colourful oil lamps, attend Diwali bash and burn crackers, as we’ve to wait for yet another year to party all-night-long.
Since Bollywood has been immensely successful in capturing the festive spirit of the festival on celluloid, here’s a glimpse of top 5 Bollywood songs that set us in the mood for revelries in October-November.
Top Bollywood Diwali Songs
- Pairon Mein Bandhan Hai from Mohabbatein (2000)
Big college ground, sensual girls dressed in ethnics, merriment around and peppy youthful crowd. The song is not just set against the backdrop of Deepawali, but it also sets the mood for wedding dance. This one was a hit among women for several years!
- Meri Saanson mein tu hai Samaya from Kabhi khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Lavish sets, grand decorations, beautiful women dancing with diyas, big laddus and a picture-perfect family. This melodious song offers us a brief glimpse of how the elite class celebrates Deepawali in India.
- Aye Hai Abke Saal Diwali from Haaqeeqat(1964)
Well, old is gold and this one suits the mood of nation this year. The monochrome tune starts on a sombre note and reflects a lot of pathos. It portrays the plight of soldiers who fulfil their duty of safeguarding their nation, away from their families so that their fellow countrymen can happily celebrate Deepawali in their homes.
Amidst heightened tension at Indo-Pak and Indo-China border this year, this one will surely resurface in our memory once again.
- Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le from Sadma (1983)
The song is full of young romance, starring Sridevi and Kamal Hassan in lead roles. The lovebirds celebrate Deepawali together by lighting up their homes and burning fire crackers, a perfect display of how important Diwali is for the newlyweds in Hindu culture.
- Jaltey Diye from Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)
In a diya-lit environment, decorated with flowers and colourful lights, the song portrays how love blooms during the festive season. Kudos to Sonam and Salman for looking lovely!
But, Diwali is not just about songs, but about bigger movie clashes, as well! The festival often witnesses more than one mega-crore release, but only one emerges a winner, finally entering the 100-crore club while the other one is knocked into ignominy.
Let’s look at the most memorable Bollywood clashes during Deepawali.
Memorable Movie Clashes
- Yarana Vs. Dil wale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)
This one doesn’t require any verdict for we know who emerged as the final winner. While Dhawan-directed Yaraana was a hot-shot property of the 90s with lots of sensual scenes, Aditya Chopra’s debut DDLJ became the longest running film in the history of Bollywood!
- Suhaag Vs. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
It’s shocking that multi-starrer Suhaag set the box-office on fire and became one of the highest grossing film of 1994 whereas Santoshi’sAndaaz Apna Apna was an average grosser. Nevertheless, younger generations set the record straight. A3, which was later loved by Hindi cinema lovers, became a cult film over the years.
- Mission Kashmir Vs. Mohabbatein (2000)
With both the Chopras (Vidhu Vinod and Aditya) on battleground for this one, the battle became huge. Both the films saw tough competition. While Mohabbatein won over the youngsters because of the sentiment factor and flashy aesthetics, Mission Kashmir was favoured by veteran Bollywood lovers, female Hritik fans and movie critics.
It seems the history is set to repeat itself, once again. With Shivaay vs Ae Dil Hai Mushkil facing each other in the arena, the audience is set to watch yet another biggest Bollywood clash over Deepawali this year. Good ahead and enjoy the festival. Also, don’t miss these movies!
