Dance, colours & Bollywood: 5 iconic Holi songs to set the mood

compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

Iconic Holi songs

Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, is here. Celebrate with these iconic Bollywood Holi songs — add them to your playlist for a lively and colourful celebration:

'Holi Ke Din'

This timeless classic from the iconic film Sholay is a Holi essential. Sung by the legendary Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, its lively beats and playful energy perfectly embody the festive spirit.

'Rang Barse'

Amitabh Bachchan’s legendary track ‘Rang Barse’ from Silsila is a Holi classic. With its infectious melody and playful lyrics, this song guarantees you'll be dancing amidst the colours in no time.

'Do Me a Favour Let's Play Holi'

This lively and upbeat track is the perfect way to kick off your Holi celebrations. With its infectious melody and Anu Malik's vibrant vocals, it has become a modern Holi anthem.

'Badrinath Ki Dulhania Title Song'

The Holi song from Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, is pure festive energy. Sung by Neha Kakkar, Dev Negi, Monali Thakur, and Ikka Singh, it’s a must-play for Holi celebrations.

'Hori Khele Raghuveera'

This vibrant Holi track from the 2013 film Baghban, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini, is brought to life by the soulful voices of Amitabh Bachchan, Alka Yagnik, Sukhwinder Singh, and Udit Narayan.