Every year the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated by Hindus to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the personification of playfulness and innocence. According to the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on the eighth day of Bhadra month. According to the Western calendar, the day does not often fall in August or September.
The Janmashtami pageant is celebrated with prayers to Lord Krishna, beautifully decorated swings, dance and music performances and Dahi Handi competitions. Further, Bollywood also has several movies depicting Lord Krishna worship, Janmashtami and Dahi Handi. So, on the occasion of Janmashtami, here are 6 historical Bollywood songs that capture the spirit of the festival well.
Govinda Aala Re (Bluff Master)
Sung by Mohammed Rafi, this song was once from the Manmohan Desai-directed Bluff Master starring Shammi Kapoor, Saira Bano, Pran and Lalitha Pawar. It shows Dahi Handi competing in an active and passionate manner with Shammi Kapoor cake topping expression.
Mohe Panghat Pe (Mughal-E-Azam)
Everything consisting of lyrics, melody, voice and cinematography of this song was once amazing. Sung by the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, the beautiful Madhubala’s swish dance and expressions were superb.
Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re (Kohinoor)
The blend of Mohammad Rafis’ voice, Shakeel Badayunis’ lyrics and Naushad’s tracks create this classic, timeless masterpiece. In its video, Dilip Kumar has worked particularly hard with his hand movements to portray the herbs on screen.
Yashomati Maiyya Se Bole Nandlaala (Satyam Shivam Sundaram)
This song shows how Krishna, as a child, was worried about his dark complexion and was compared to Radha as his friends and elder brother teased him because of his dark complexion.
Bada Natkhat Hai (Amar Prem)
Bara Natakht Hai perfectly portrays the motherly love of Yashoda, who would chastise and chastise Krishna for his mischievous actions. However, it was nothing compared to the love he showered on her.
Shor mach gaya shor dekho aaya maakhan chor (Badla)
Sung using Kishore Kumar, this song perfectly captures the Janmashtami get together. Shore Maach Gaya Shore Dekho Aya Makhan Chor was from the 1974 film Badla, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Moushumi Chatterjee and Johnnie Walker.
