Bollywood Makes a Song and Dance About Diwali

Diwali is a time to eat, drink, make merry and celebrate life. What better way to do it than through a song? Bollywood makes music for our ears with these numbers

  • Diwali is a time to eat, drink, make merry and celebrate life. What better way to do it than through a song? Bollywood makes music for our ears with these numbers.
    Diwali is a time to eat, drink, make merry and celebrate life. What better way to do it than through a song? Bollywood makes music for our ears with these numbers.
    • Advertisement
  • <i>Pairon Mein Bandhan Hai</i> from <i>Mohabbatein</i>: A fun-filled Diwali for Uday Chopra and the gang from <i>Gurukul</i>, who are united with their sweethearts.
    Pairon Mein Bandhan Hai from Mohabbatein: A fun-filled Diwali for Uday Chopra and the gang from Gurukul, who are united with their sweethearts.
  • <i>Piya Tose Naina Lage</i> from <i>Guide</i>: Celebrating both Diwali and Holi, the first stanza of the song explains how the world looks beautiful during the festival.
    Piya Tose Naina Lage from Guide: Celebrating both Diwali and Holi, the first stanza of the song explains how the world looks beautiful during the festival.
  • <i>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham</i> title track: In <i>Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham</i> we see how the swanky Raichands celebrate Diwali. It's a lavish affair with Rani Mukerji dancing as Jaya Bachchan sings. Amitabh Bachchan presides over the festivities but only until Shah Rukh Khan arrives by chopper to steal the thunder.
    Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham title track: In Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham we see how the swanky Raichands celebrate Diwali. It's a lavish affair with Rani Mukerji dancing as Jaya Bachchan sings. Amitabh Bachchan presides over the festivities but only until Shah Rukh Khan arrives by chopper to steal the thunder.
    • Advertisement
  • <i>Sheher Ke Pariyon</i> from <i>Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander</i>: Puppy love for Diwali sparklers Aamir Khan and Ayesha Jhulka.
    Sheher Ke Pariyon from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander: Puppy love for Diwali sparklers Aamir Khan and Ayesha Jhulka.
  • <i>Lakho Tare Aasma Mein Magar</i> from <i>Hariyali Aur Rasta</i>: Star crossed lovers Manoj Kumar and Mala Sinha pine for each other amid the firecrackers.
    Lakho Tare Aasma Mein Magar from Hariyali Aur Rasta: Star crossed lovers Manoj Kumar and Mala Sinha pine for each other amid the firecrackers.
  • <i>Happy Diwali</i> from <i>Home Delivery</i>: A beautiful number that gets everyone in the festive mood including the actors of the film, Vivek Oberoi and Ayesha Takia.
    Happy Diwali from Home Delivery: A beautiful number that gets everyone in the festive mood including the actors of the film, Vivek Oberoi and Ayesha Takia.
    • Advertisement
  • <i>Kaise Diwali Manayen</i> from <i>Paigham</i>: Sung by Mohammad Rafi, the song picturised on Johnny Walker tickles our funny bone.
    Kaise Diwali Manayen from Paigham: Sung by Mohammad Rafi, the song picturised on Johnny Walker tickles our funny bone.
  • <i>Aaye Hai Abke Saal Diwali</i> from <i>Haqeeqat</i>: This soulful number sung by Lata Mangeshkar is an ode to the brave soldiers who fought the war against China.
    Aaye Hai Abke Saal Diwali from Haqeeqat: This soulful number sung by Lata Mangeshkar is an ode to the brave soldiers who fought the war against China.
  • <i>Ek Woh Bhi Diwali Thi</i> from <i>Nazrana</i>: Not a happy Diwali for Raj Kapoor as the actor reminisces about the good old times which is in contrast to his present state.
    Ek Woh Bhi Diwali Thi from Nazrana: Not a happy Diwali for Raj Kapoor as the actor reminisces about the good old times which is in contrast to his present state.
    • Advertisement
  • <i>Ayee Hai Diwali</i> from <i>Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya</i>: Juhi Chawla and Govinda lead the neighbourhood pack in a grand Diwali celebration.
    Ayee Hai Diwali from Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya: Juhi Chawla and Govinda lead the neighbourhood pack in a grand Diwali celebration.
  • <i>Deepavali Manai Suhani</i> from <i>Shirdiwale Sai Baba</i>: A time to pray and enjoy the festival of lights as Shirdi Sai Baba lights diyas in the village.
    Deepavali Manai Suhani from Shirdiwale Sai Baba: A time to pray and enjoy the festival of lights as Shirdi Sai Baba lights diyas in the village.