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Holi 2019: Old is Gold! 10 EVERGREEN Bollywood Holi songs to play on the festival of colors

New Delhi: There’s no doubt that Holi is one of the most loved festivals in India. Holi is the festival of colors and celebrations and it symbolizes the start of new beginnings. People keep their grudges & differences aside and celebrate the festival with joy and fervor. The festival is all about colors, thandai, lip smacking gujiya and rain dancing. What creates the Holi vibe is the music and what better than Bollywood songs, isn’t it?

Old is gold. Songs like ‘Rang Barse’ and ‘ Holi Ke Din’ are set against the backdrop of Holi and any Holi celebration is consider incomplete without them playing in the background.

Here’s a look at the top ten evergreen Bollywood Holi songs which are a must on your playlist.

Rang Barse
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It won’t be wrong to say call ‘Rang Barse’, the official Holi anthem of India. The iconic number featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha has been sung by Big B himself. The song from ‘Silsila’ has a fixed place in every Holi songs playlist and we all know why.

Aaj Na Chodenge
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The light-hearted song ‘Aaj Na Chodege’  from ‘Kati Patang’ featured the superstar Rajesh Khanna and Asha Parekh. The  hummable melody has been sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.

Holi Ke Din
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Whenever we talk about the film ‘Sholay’, the song ‘Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jate Hain’ automatically comes to our mind. The chemistry of Hema Malini & Dharmandra and the magical voice of Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar are the main highlights of the song.

Jai Jai Shiv Shankar
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Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz starrer ‘Aap Ki Kasam’ is still fondly remembered for the song ‘Jai Jai Shiv Shankar’. No Holi is complete without dancing on this song while acting inebriated. Why not sip a glass of thandai while the song plays in the background?

Holi Re Holi Rangon Ki Holi
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The song ‘Holi Re Holi Rangon Ki Holi’ from ‘Paraya Dhan’ signifies the ‘huddang’ of Holi. The song has been crooned by Asha Bhonsle and Manna Dey.

Jogiji Haan

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 Old is definitely gold. Thinking, why we are saying this again? Listen to the song ‘Jogiji Haan’ from the classic ‘Nadiya Ke Paar. The song will definitely bring a smile on your face.

Ang Se Ang Lagana

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The rocking number ‘Ang Se Ang Lagana’ from ‘Dar’ is a must on your Holi songs playlist. Dance, colors, music, fun- the song featuring Juhi Chawla, Sunny Deol, Shah Rukh Khan and Anupam Kher has everything.

Holi Khele Raghuveera

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Both Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan have a connection with Holi songs. The song ‘Holi Khele Raghuveera’ from ‘Baghban’ is peppy, vibrant and Big B’s voice will pull you towards the dance floor.

Soni Soni

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It’s Holi today and how you can not want to dance on ‘Soni Soni’ from ‘Mohabbatein’? The song celebrates the festival of Holi and we are sure you will have a blast dancing on it.

Do Me a Favour Let’s Play Holi

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Although, it’s hard to believe but ‘Waqt- The Race Against Time’ will soon complete 14 years of release. The song ‘Do Me a Favour Let’s Play Holi’ featuring Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra is played at several Holi parties.

 So what are you waiting for? Hit the dance floor and shake a leg on these evergreen songs.

Here’s wishing everyone a very Happy Holi!

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