Ah, Diwali! The festival of lights, sweets, and songs that stick in your head like glitter on a greeting card. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, Bollywood swoops in with its musical magic, casting its spell across the nation. This year, as the country gears up for a luminous Thursday, let’s dive into the playlist that makes Diwali sparkle with Bollywood’s melodious touch. 🎶✨
Bollywood’s Musical Fireworks for Diwali
First on our musical journey is ‘Mere Tumhare Sabke Liye Happy Diwali’ from the film Home Delivery: Aapko… Ghar Tak. With a chorus featuring Vaishali, Surthi, Divya, Suraj, and the powerhouse Sunidhi Chauhan, it’s a lyrical concoction cooked up by Vishal Dadlani. A track so popular, even your neighborhood DJ can’t resist spinning it during the festivities. 🎧
Next, we rewind to 1960 with ‘Deep Diwali Ke Jhoothe’ from Jugnu. Sung by the legendary Mohammed Rafi, this song is like finding an old treasure in your grandma’s attic—filled with nostalgia and the joy of simpler times. It’s a musical reminder that some things, like Rafi’s voice, are timeless. 🎤
Fast forward to 2001, and we have ‘Aayee Hai Diwali’ from Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya. This track is a vocal extravaganza featuring Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, Shaan, Ketki Dave, and Sneha Pant. If there were a Diwali karaoke championship, this would be the anthem to clinch the title. 🎶
Then, there’s ‘Shubh Deepawali’ from Home Delivery (yes, again!), a tune that radiates festival vibes like a 1000-watt bulb. It’s a feel-good anthem encouraging everyone to dive into the festive spirit with hearts wide open. 🕯️
From the archives, we have ‘Aayi Abke Saal Diwali’ from Haqeeqat, starring the ever-charming Dharmendra and Priya Rajvansh. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar, with lyrics by Kaifi Azmi, it’s one of those classics that makes you want to light a diya and reminisce about the good old days. 🕯️
If you’re in the mood for some black-and-white nostalgia, ‘Ek Woh Bhi Diwali Thi’ from Nazrana is your go-to. Mukesh’s voice, Rajendra Krishan’s heartfelt lyrics, and a cast including Raj Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala make it a classic gem. 🎬
Lastly, we revisit Nazrana with ‘Chiragon Ke Rangeen Deewali’, another Lata Mangeshkar masterpiece. It’s like the cherry on top of a festive playlist, sweet and absolutely necessary. 🍒
Nisha’s Nutshell: 🎇
In the end, Bollywood and Diwali are like chai and pakoras—inseparable and always better together. This festival, whether you’re dancing to the classics or just humming along, remember: Life is like a Bollywood song—full of drama, unexpected twists, and occasional high notes. So, light up, sing loud, and may your Diwali be as dazzling as a Bollywood dance sequence! 💃✨
