Bollywood has always had a special place for festivals in its heart, and Navratri and Durga Puja are no exceptions. These vibrant and joyous occasions have inspired filmmakers to create movies that capture the essence of these celebrations.
In this blog, we'll take you on a cinematic journey through the top 5 Bollywood movies that feature epic Navratri and Durga Puja songs. From timeless classics to modern gems, each film has its unique charm, and we'll delve into the details, including the movie name, release year, singers, production banner, lyricist, and composer.
Let's start our musical journey with these fantastic Bollywood movies:
Production Banner: Bhansali Productions & Eros International
Singers: Shreya Ghosal, Osman Mir, Aditi Paul, and others
Lyricist: Siddharth-Garima
Composer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
"Ramleela" is a visual and musical spectacle that beautifully encapsulates the fervor of Navratri. The energetic and colorful Garba songs in this movie, such as "Laal Ishq" and "Nagada Sang Dhol," are timeless classics.
Production Banner: Mega Bollywood & Red Chillies Entertainment
Singers: Kavita Krishnamurthy, Shreya Ghosal, and others
Lyricist: Nusrat Badr
Composer: Ismail Darbar
While "Devdas" primarily explores tragic love, its song "Dola Re Dola" featuring Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit in grand attire during Durga Puja is unforgettable, showcasing the opulence of the festival.
Production Banner: Bhansali Productions & Viacom18 Motion Pictures
Singers: Shreya Ghosal, Shivam Pathak, and others
Lyricist: A. M. Turaz
Composer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
"Padmaavat" may be an epic historical drama, but it doesn't skimp on cultural celebrations. The song "Ghoomar" showcases the traditional Rajasthani Garba dance during Navratri.
Production Banner: Salman Khan Films & SKF
Singers: Asees Kaur, Darshan Raval, and others
Lyricist: Shabbir Ahmed
Composer: Tanishk Bagchi
As the name suggests, "Loveyatri" is a love story that unfolds during Navratri. The film's soundtrack, including "Chogada" and "Tera Hua," captures the festive spirit with foot-tapping beats.
Production Banner: Dharma Productions & Viacom18 Motion Pictures
Singers: Arijit Singh, Darshan Raval, Bhoomi Trivedi, Shreya Ghosal and others
Lyricist: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Composer: Pritam
"Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" offers a Flamboyant Punjabi Rocky and intellectual Bengali journalist Rani develop a deep romantic connection despite their contrasting backgrounds. In the face of resistance from their families, they make the choice to immerse themselves in each other's family environments for a three-month period before tying the knot. The song "Dhindhora Baje Re" adds a dash of festivity to the storyline.
So, the next time you're looking to immerse yourself in the joy of Navratri and Durga Puja, consider watching these cinematic gems that beautifully blend storytelling with music, dance, and tradition.